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Which amplifier to drive B&W Nautilus 802?
I think you need an amp that puts out atleast 400 watts into 4 ohm load. Solid state, no tubes unless it's a real powerful one. 
Audio Research 150.2 Class T Digital Amp
I have concluded that, when one describes this amp. It is a description of the source component and pre-amp signature. I also believe the digital circuitry in this amp has the ability to "learn"- but this is only my opinion. I have made some chang... 
Audio Research 150.2 Class T Digital Amp
I own one now for a month, using in a 2ch system. Sounds laid back and warm and polite to me. No trace whatsover of any transistor harshness. I find the strong points to be in the mids and highs. The amp surely has a low damping factor. Don't get ... 
Audioquest Dialectric-Bias System
They never did open up on my system in the way that stranded designs have done for me. I passed them back to my friend that has quads. He also is not thrilled with their soundstage and hf presentation. Desribes them as recessed. Much of this is ve... 
looking for a warm ss amp....
Audio Research 150.2- digital switching amp. 
Audio Research pre amp question
I have owned LS-25mk1's since they came out. Warm, musical, great soundstage- yet dynamic, transparent and detailed (with right tubes) all in the same package. Performs best when mated to an ARC amp. Will never sound solid state like when matched ... 
Esoteric DV-50 vs. Accuphase DP-75V
Hi, all you need is (1) set of (5) way binding posts on youramp. Use (1) cable with spades the other with banana plug.Take care. 
Esoteric DV-50 vs. Accuphase DP-75V
Oldlee- I have made a change that I now use full gain from my pre-amp. I use dynamic speakers- bi-wired. Use copper interconnects. Multi-solid core to mids-highs. But now use a copper/silver hybrid to woofers---- wooahhh!!! Perfect match for the D... 
Esoteric DV-50 vs. Accuphase DP-75V
Very interesting, you seam to have perhaps followed my posts over at AA about my experience. Teac should allow for a voltage trim for the two channel outputs in cd direct mode. The voltage trim thru the main menu will not keep it's setting when sw... 
Esoteric DV-50 vs. Accuphase DP-75V
About the DV-50- in audio- it is all about the driver that is controlling the hardware. A skilled driver will achieve A+ performance with the DV-50. An average driver will dismiss the player as "decent". 
Audioquest Dialectric-Bias System
Uh-oh- we have a problem here- on day number 9. Cables need no burn in???- not. Well the high's are still distortion free but-- they are MIA. The cable sounds absolutely muted to the point of a complete loss of soundstaging. They are out of the ru... 
Upgrading Rega P9 + RB1000
Yhun- I have found away to reduce the lumpy bass to almost imperceptable levels with most LP's-- with the stock wire. I advise that you do not use the expressimo heavyweight. My listening has revealed the the low slung weight will increase the bas... 
Upgrading Rega P9 + RB1000
Soldering direct to the stage is only for the most "adventureous". This past weekend I opened up the base plug and did the ground mod- this took care of the distortion in the highs. I am not looking foward to doing more surgery. Attaching a din to... 
Upgrading Rega P9 + RB1000
I have the RB-1000. You must atleast disconnect the ground from the left channel lead and run a seperate ground wire. Also get the rega extra heavy weight (from rega) so you can place it closer to the arm pivot. That said, the arm is still comprom... 
Best Tube Preamp & SS Amp Combos
List price is $2,495.