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noise problem with cable
I do not have xlr out or inputs on the equipment.I have used adaptors many times in the past with no problems.The noise is not just lost signal or sound degradation.It is a loud hush noise not a hum.would anyone know whether I could cut of the XLR... 
Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's?
the only thing I miss about the sixties and seventies is the great audio dealers,who would let you try out equipment,help you set it up without charging you hundred $,and make you feel they are doing you a great favor.I do not miss the LPs at my a... 
DC Metro
I live in potomac would like to join,how do i do it? 
replacing solid state amps with tubes
What about the big Manleys 
replacing solid state amps with tubes
Thank you all for your comments.I aspecially appreciate unsound drawing attention to the low impedence of the ddd speakers. 
Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players
Ctm-cra,I would be happy to host more players for a "shotout".I do agree with Eljaro as far as different kind of music may favor other cd players.However as far as less precis may be less fatiguing,or mor analytical may sound better for classical ... 
Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players
I would like to add some generic comments to the discussion.I beleive that shot out based on one listening session,can be highly misleading,results can be effected by individual tastes,ear fatigue,and social interactions.I do not own the digital s... 
Apogee versus German Physics
to usound your absolutly right,the only placement issue is the mid low frequency below 200hz where the woofers take over.One of the challenges in driving the Loreleys is the driving the the bass section having to power four 12in.woofers from 180hz... 
Apogee versus German Physics
to unsound,omni speakers such as the german physics do not have sweet spots sound and imaging is good independent of location. Used to live for thirty years with different electro static speakers very placement dependent.The same apply to ribbon s... 
Apogee versus German Physics
this is addresed to sirspeedy.I have auditioned the loreleys in manhattan,the set up was extremly bad,primarily his cross over was set poorly ,poor amps,and like you said poor room.I know all of this because I purchased these speakers,and had the ... 
Apogee versus German Physics
A quick update,I have had warping of the DDD in my legato and borderland done by the cleaning help.However that does NOT impact the sound and is easy to straighten out.However I recently had stainless steel covers installed over the DDD making the... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
I am not sure I can add much to all that been said.I do have in my system four different cd players,meridian 800 Version III includes dvd A,accuphase dp-85 sacd,Reimyo cdp-777 and zanden dac 5000 signature combined with zanden 2000 transport.My sy... 
where are Zanden dealers in the US
Thank you all for your very useful inputs. 
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE???
Cello,I use the audio pallete in my main system could not live without it,a unique and essential component. 
Seeking hot running amps
The Gryphon A class amps such as Antileon signature will definitly heat the room and sound better than most amplifiers,down side is the weighr the stereo version weighs about 220lbs.