rgd

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Too many boxes
In the ceiling of my garage - 4 full systems worth (kids gear as well). Drives the wife nuts when she looks at them but I tell her that they're not in the way and they take up less space than all her "brick-a-brack" throughout the house!!! 
Bryston 4B SST
I echo Dude's opinions having recently owned both the 4B-ST & now the SST version. Not sure about the slam issue as I feel its about the same between the two. The SST definately runs much cooler. With the introduction of the SST I guess the ST... 
preamp for bryston aad 2001 combo
Tubes, tubes, tubes, tubes, tubes...Did I mention that I think you need tubes!Having owned a 4B-ST (now have the SST version) and had Platinum Solos (if memory serves me right similar to AAD - Phil Jones...) some time ago coupled with a Sony cdp (... 
New Krell SACD player
Youy might check krellonline for details. It was mentioned in one or more of the reports from CES (Soundstage, Enjoythemusic, etc.) and the reported retail is $4K. 
3B SST or 4B SST for N804s?
AJ - having owned a variety of Bryston gear over the last 15 years or so I can offer the following as it pertains to the Bryston BP-25:It is an extremely detailed preamp that does nothing to hide the components upstream from it. Brutally revealing... 
philips sacd 1000 as a redbook player
Against my modded 333ES (a "Kerned" Level 1 mod + Superclock) both the redbook and SACD sections are better presented on the Sony - with the SACD section being closer between the two units. While its not too fair a comparison as the Philips has ju... 
What's under YOUR CD player?
Mike - interesting that you are the first poster (can't remember reading about another) that is using a mag lev application. While not familiar with your particular shelf I did find this one surfing around - can't seem to find anyone here thats us... 
Question for Tyler Acoustic owners.
Ran a Bryston 4B-ST with a pair of Taylo Ref Monitors and now have a 4B-SST running a pair of Linbrook monitors - excellent results! Preamp in both cases was a Magnum Rogue 66. 
Has anyone tried SET tubes amps with maggie 1.6's
Venture over to the Planar asylum at AA where maggie people hang out - all your questions will be answered... 
philips sacd 1000 as a redbook player
KF - while it is known that the SACD 1000 has been discontinued and I believe that the 963SA is the replacement model its not a given that it will sound better. The SACD 1000 may have its limitations (no progressive scan, no digital out to a DAC f... 
Are sacd mods really worth the money?
BW - I am also intruigued with Dan's "absolute truth" tube mods but as they are 2 channel only I guess you one has to decide if one wants to retain multi-channel presentation or not. I am also waiting on Ric Shultz to offer his opinion on where he... 
Are sacd mods really worth the money?
Brainwater - while it has been a while since I visited their website I was under the impression that Ref's top mods involved "silver" transformers and tipped the scales at $2100???As for mods in general after my 333ES was "Kerned" (Level 1 mods an... 
how good is sacd1000 on red book
Poster RandyTsuch has a SW modded 1000 and a search here might provide you with some info. Randy is also a regular over at HD where you might find his impressions. The one thing is (if memory serves me right) is that he sent his new stock unit dir... 
Mod for Phillips SACD 1000
The only modded unit I know about belongs to RandyTsauch and maybe a search here could provide you with his comments. I believe it was Stan Warren who worked on his unit. Other modders that currently have or will have something for this unit are:R... 
Cary CD-308T
Do a search over at AA under the digital section - inmate (and poster here) Abe Collins had one up against his 306-200 and I believe a non-tubed 308 and well you should read it for yourself.