saki70

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Moving up to audiophile cdp
I will suggest the Granite 657 . It can be purchased with a money back trial offer from the manufacturer . It consists of a SS side and a seperate tube side . The tube side has it's own attentuater (volume control) that can be wired directly to th... 
Granite Audio Model 657 Tube CD Player
I have just acquired this CDP and WOW ! It has about 50 hr's on it due to being a demo unit .My previous CDP was the Audio Aero Prima, no slouch my any measure . I had the MKII with the Philips transport .I have only listened to the Granite for 3 ... 
Matching Rotel RMB-1095 to a pre-amp
I have the Rotel 1095 with the 1066 processor. They are great and very versatile for home theater . If 2 channel music is important to you I would suggest looking for a better preamp with a home theater pass through to go with the processor. 
New home - shoulda woulda coulda's
I would start with 'dedicated' lines for your equipment . Run seperate lines for analog and digital items . Connect these lines to a seperate 'isolated' ground system with the grounding rod at least 10ft. from the main house system grounding rod .... 
If I install '20A dedicated circuit'
I would think that a dedicated line is used to isolate your components from the rest of the items in your environment ie, dimmers, microwave, digitals, electrical motors etc. Given this, wouldn't it be advisable to further isolate the 'dedicated' ... 
shipping speakers
I have shipped two pairs of speakers with FedEx and have had no problems. I think that the key is in the packaging. Both sets of speakers were in the 90lb/spkr range and double boxed . I received one pair of speakers, shipped through a trucking co... 
Listening Fatique- componet or speaker issue.
I have used most of the suggestions mentioned above in a small bedroom that I use as a listening room.I contacted the people at 'Eighth Nerve' for room treatments. I faxed a drawing of my room, furniture and components to them. They sent me a sugg... 
need opinions on new cdp
I feel that I must step in here and speak for the 'tiny' Audio Aero company and it's North American importer 'Globe Audio' of Canada. I had an almost 2 year old Audio Aero Prima CDP with the now troubled Philips transport . Upon sending the Cdp to... 
Seperates vs Integrated at $2000
Thank you Stevecham . I am not familiar with the Rogue integrated but will check it out . I have been thinking about the 2CE's also ! 
Seperates vs Integrated at $2000
Shadorne ; You break it down to simplicity vs flexibility .Eldarado ; I did not list my current system so as not to get too specific in the querry. You do bring up a good point about synergy, with the integrated offering less flexibility in that d... 
Why so many amplifiers for sale?
So the general consensus is " the flavor of the month " . Tell us, oh great Boa2, what is the " querry of the month " for January ? What is that guy , in the white coat, doing with a butterfly net ? 
Low cost bedroom speakers
Can any of the responders compare the Audience 40, 42 and 52's ? The 52's were recommended to me for placement on a wall shelf. 
Help me shorten my list...
If you listen to rock music, I would try to stay away from speakers with metal tweeters. I have owned two pair of JM Labs (Electra 907 & 926) and think that my Soliloquy (6.2i) speakers sound better with rock. JM Labs uses metal tweeters. Soli... 
Recommend used digital source for $3K used
I would second the AA depending on the type of music. 
CDP for MF A308 integrated
Your price is in the used Audio Aero Prima camp .Depending on your type of music , it could be a contender .Good Luck .