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Great cdp's with analog volume control?
LR1,Sorry I didn't see your reply yesterday.About the comparison between the MF CD/pre-24 and Quad: I have not compared them directly yet. I have listened to both separately and I think they are both very good sounding CD players and they both hav... 
Efe technology t-22
Ed Frias does not have a web site AFAIK, but you can reach him via e-mail at EFESPKRS@aol.com . He can e-mail a product brocure to you.There are lots of user reviews of EFE speakers at www.audioasylum.com and at www.audioreview.com . I've spoken w... 
Great cdp's with analog volume control?
I have personally owned the following CD players and DAC with on-board volume control:Theta Miles-balanced version(2X the DAC chips of non-bal.)Cary CD-308Resolution Audio Opus 21Musical Fidelity CD/Pre-24Quad 99 CD-PMonarchy Model 33 DAC/Pre-ampB... 
arcam cd 72T upgrade question...
The last time I enquired with Arcam's US distributor, ASL Group, the upgrade cost was the same as the incremental difference between the cost of the new units. So, if yours had a list price of $750 for instance, and the upgraded unit listed for $1... 
Recommendations for banana plugs
The Nordost Z-plug is a very fine connector. I like it better than spades because it does not require tightening of the binding nut and it offers a very large contact area. For all, do not confuse the Nordost Z-plug with and ordinary banana. An or... 
Can Rock-N-Roll have great sound quality?
For a sonic treat, get the cd "Puzzle" by the alternative rock band, "dada".Sonically spectacular IMHO and I love the music. It's been in regular rotation at the TIC household since it was first released in 1993.Another good blues rock record is R... 
QUAD or Arcam ?
I've owned the following CD players over the last few years:Arcam Alpha 9Theta Miles (balanced version)(built-in volume control)Cary CD-308 (built-in volume controlResolution Audio Opus 21 (built-in volume controlGranite Audio CD-650Musical Fideli... 
Best Home Theater 5.1 Receiver??
I'm going to also agree with Exertfluffer. I've owned many different HT receivers, hoping to combine my HT and 2-channel needs and none of them met my needs. The Cheapest I owned was a Pioneer VSX-D850S which I bought at BestBuy for under $200 and... 
Another CD Player shopping question
Charles,Here are the players I've owned over the last few years:Arcam Alpha 9Theta Miles (balanced version)(built-in volume control)Cary CD-308 (built-in volume controlResolution Audio Opus 21 (built-in volume controlGranite Audio CD-650Musical Fi... 
Channel Island DAC & Digital out on Cable Box
Mike,I think you must make sure that the cable box can output PCM, not Dolby Digital. If you cable box allows you to set the digital output to PCM, it should work. If your cable box does not allow PCM output, I think you are out of luck.I ran into... 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
My first was a Honda mini-trail 50, then I moved on to a trail 70. I rode a lot of dirt bikes as a kid and they were mostly Honda 4 strokers.As an adult, my first was a 1984 Yamaha RZ350-LC in Team America colors. It was cool hanging with the big ... 
Decware Zen with Paradigm?
Sberger,I built and run a pair of Paramours and they are very good for the price. I still don't know that the 3.5 watts/ch. is really going to work well with the Paradigms.I recently owned both a stock and a modified Cayin TA-30 integrated amp and... 
Decware Zen with Paradigm?
Sorry, try this for URL for Parker Audio....parkeraudio.net without the www in front!TIC 
Decware Zen with Paradigm?
Sean is correct. This is not a good match. The Zen can be an excellent amp with the right speakers, but the Pardigms aren't the right speaker!For a really great combo, check out the Zen with David Dutill's Parker Audio 95 mkII. Nice speaker design... 
What's the frequency Kenneth?
This tread prompted me to do a Google search on "Dan Rather What's the Frequency Kenneth". I was always curious about the origin on the question. Well, believe it or not, here's an incredible explaination!!!!!http://www.ape-o-naut.org/innuendo/Che...