rhagen

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The Best Amplifier Ever ?
I listened to the Thauma Turge. 
The Best Amplifier Ever ?
I didn't inclue the Acoustic Reality amps because I don't like them. They sound very detailed but cold and unmusical to me. 
The Best Amplifier Ever ?
The best amplifier ever - hmmm - lets see. It would have to be one of these (devided into categories tube, solid state and digital):Tube Research Labs Platinum Golden Triode Reference 800 Mono AmplifiersJadis JA-800Atma-Sphere MA-3 Reference Mono ... 
WADIA 861 versions question
I am not sure if you ever got a confirmation on this question. I used to own a Wadia 861 which came out of the first production batch of the 861. They were without the 3 filer options. Wadia will install the filter chip for free. At least they did... 
Wadia 861, Levinson 390S, or EMC1MKII
There is no need to even compare the EMC1Mk.II to the Wadiaand Levinson players. It is clearly not in the same league.I would prefer the Wadia, but you will need to test bothin your system to find the absolute match. 
Favorite DAC?
What about these?Burmester Reference Line SRC D/A Converter 970MBL 1611DdCS Elgar PlusWadia 27ix (a new series 9000 statement DAC available soon)Boulder 2020Mark Levinson No. 30.6 Reference Digital ProcessorSpectral Audio SDR-3000 (a new SDR-4000 ... 
Can anyone talk about the Levinson 40.
Well, Levinson themselves states that it is not equally goodas the No 32 + No 30.6 combo. Instead it is an all in onebox solution of almost the same quality with added videocapability of the highest quality. 
Power Cable for Wadia 860X
I use a Shunyata King Cobra v2 on my Wadia 861 and thinkit works really well. Anyway this was also recommendedas almost the perfect cord for this player by Steve Huntleymentioned above. 
Subs for Audio Physic Virgos....
I used them with a pair of corner placed AP Lunas. It didwonders with the bottom end of my system. The trick is touse a pair. It gives better dynamics and you will not identify their position as easily as when used alone. 
El Dorado speaker cable
Even though the Valhalla speaker cable is flat, it still ismonofilament. 
Anyone heard the Acapella Campanile or Violin?
Acapella arguebly makes the best horn speakers in the world. 
Wadia 861 Great Northern Sound Statement Upgrade
My system is:Wadia 861 w/Graet Northern Sound Statment UpgradeConrad Johnson ART Series 2 w/Telefunken CCa (I will have it modified by Great Northern Sound soon too)Mark Levinson No.33H (removed captive power cords)Audio Physic Medea Mk.II2 x Audi... 
Wadia 861 Great Northern Sound Statement Upgrade
All of their modifications are individually quoted becausethey are all done to meet your needs. My mod included someextras which is not included in the Statment modificationpackage.As I am from Norway, I have had the chance to auditonthe EMC 24/19... 
Is it worth keeping a Levenson no.32, no360s when
According to Madrigal, the No.40 is not as good as theNo.32 as a preamp. You do however get a lot of morefunctionality than from a pure preamp. 
Wadia 27ix Voltage
I bought a used Wadia 861 from the US and I live in Norway.Steve Huntley of Great Northern Sound converted the playerfrom 120v to 240v. They are an authorized Wadia servicecenter so the conversion will not interfere with yourwarranty.