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How does Berning ZH270 compare to Cary Cad211 AE ?
Nr9,Cardas GR is a much better choice w/this gear than Kimber. Kimber is more appropriate w/gear that is lacking in transparency. Cardas is much more relaxed, w/o losing details. Au24 is good too, but not quite as natural sounding IMHO. FWIW, I so... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Cedar & Gamecock,What other preamps have you compared it to? Cedar, what else is in your system? Thx,Spencer 
Merlin owners, AC or battery for BAM?
Sns,How do you know that you never run out of battery power? I'm guessing the internal battery in your used BAM is not functioning at 100%. I'd send it to Bobby to have him check it out. Cheers,Spencer 
anyone heard the 45 rpm repressings of Bill Evans
Truly amazing records. Waltz For Debby is my favorite. Almost everything I've heard in these series sounds among the best I've heard. Shame they cost so much, or I'd be buying them all, too. Cheers,Spencer 
Comparison ZYX Artisan against Tom Evans Groove ?
Karl,Please compare them on any you have time to. Looks like many of us are interested in this comparison. Thank you!Spencer 
LARGER SWEET SPOT WANTED Von Schweikert ?
Acarians do that and are often synergistic w/VTLs. Cheers,Spencer 
Seeking Opinions on Clearaudio and VPI Turntables
Here's the biased viewpoint from a VPI TNT6-HR owner, who has numerous friends with VPI tables ranging from HW-19s to ScoutMasters. I agree w/most of Sdcampbell's remarks. To my ear, the VPIs are solid as rock, with a black background, weighty pre... 
which cowboy junkies cd?
For me, Trinity Sessions on 45rpm vinyl is really hard to beat. The live CD 200 Miles is really good for those who already like the band, but I wouldn't suggest starting w/it. Cheers,Spencer 
Review: Supratek Cortese Tube preamp
Nice review, Slowhand. You did a great job describing what even more of what I've heard of the Supratek Chenin in my system as well as in Slipknot1's. We obviously are fans of the same type of sound, as our systems have plenty of similarities. I'd... 
Neat cheap amp suggestions . Help me have fun.
Amber 70 was indeed sweet in its day! Cheers,Spencer 
merlin tsm`s on target stands?
Check out Skylan stands if you like the Osiris. Cheers,Spencer 
Merlin VSM-MM v. VSM-MX
The MX has improved crossover as well as the improved cabinet. New speakers also come w/the Super BAM. This is a no-brainer upgrade for current owners! I would think that your amp would mate well with the either one, but I would probably not recom... 
Hints on how to sell on A'gon?
For me, Mondays & Fridays seem to get the most readership. Could people be reading on the job ;-) Links to online reviews help. Some folks just aren't going to buy without reading reviews, even if they've heard the piece & loved it. Cheers... 
Ok....Audiogoners: need some tube amp ideas
The Ait Tight and Atma-Sphere are in a completely different league than the Music Reference IMHO. Never heard of Dodd. Both these companies have long-standing high quality reputations. Ralph Karsten of Atma-Sphere is almost legendary in this regar... 
Pioneer CD & DVD as Transports
Thanks everyone. I just picked up a Pioneer Elite DV-45a on ebay for $150. Pretty happy with that. Still keeping my eyes open for a deal on a DAC. Ack, Audio & Scott Nixon are at the top of my list. The fact that the stock versions include bat...