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| Transport needed for Mark Levinson No. 36 One of the best choices would be a #37. The two were made for each other. With your DAC you can use both kinds of transports the #37 for CDs and the Phillips for SACD/DVD.You'd have a great sytem then. | |
| Mark Levinson Linking I use a #32, to a 360s, to 31.5 to 436 amps. The system works great but does have some glitches at times. You should plug things into the wall in this order Transport, DAC, Preamp,Amps. Be sure to unplug everything for a minute or two. Be sure to ... | |
| Revel Salons...time for a new version? I also spoke recently with Kevin Voecks about upgrade plans for the Salons. He and Revel/HSG feel that there is no need to update the speaker. They compare their speakers to the competition at least on a yearly basis. They believe the Salons and t... | |
| Passive Bi-amping using XLR Y-adapters I too am considering this question. I've been told that preamps are generally wired inside by splitting the outputs, not by laying out separate circuitry for each output. If that is the case, then a Y-adaptor should be the way to go. If you talk t... | |
| Are the performance of separates worth the price? If you have the cash, go for the separate components. I don't know which would be better for you speakers and I've not heard either brand of electronics, but if it is ultiamte performance and flexiblility you want, than separates are the way to go... | |
| Biamping vs. Biwiring Pass Labs I've done this with several speakers Maggie 3.6r, Revel Studio and Salon. The benefits to biamping are many. Biamping with two X350s would be better than 1 pair of X600. The ultimate would be 4 X600s in a vertical biamped configuration. When I did... | |
| Foam bass traps and diffusor panels I like Auralex (look at Auralex.com) better than tube traps. Tube traps are like a turntable, you never know when you have the things exactly right in the room or what position and degree of rotation. I have had great results with Room Lens also. ... | |
| How to reduce the friction in the bearing I think these questions should be directed to Oracle. They no best what to do for your problem. Do not use sandpaper on your bearing that will be sure to involve expensive repairs. As I recall, their should be a small container of oil that you can... | |
| Tweaks for a top-loader? Go to Herbie's Audio lab. They have a real nice CD mat for top loaders. It works very well and sounds great too. | |
| Do you think Revel will? I sure would. Kevin Voecks is an awesome designer. Revel has an incredible budget for research and development backed by Harman International. If they come out with something new you'd better believe it would be worthwhile. | |
| Revel Studio vs. JM Lab Micro BE I haven't heard the Adcom amp recently, but I believe there have been several mentions of this combination maybe by Kal Rubinson in Stereophile. I based my recomendations on 1. a need for more power, 2. It seems money is an issue, 3. I owned the A... | |
| Revel Studio vs. JM Lab Micro BE It would all depend on the efficiency of the JM Labs. You've got a great pair of speakers, I've owned them. As you improve your system, they will sound better and better. I'd take the money the dealer wants you to spend on JM Labs and buy some ele... | |
| Johnny Cash -- American II? I own all the CDs except the Cash/Nelson and they are exceptional. The Man in Black could hold his own with anyone. The new box set, provides excellent reading and insight into this music with 5 state of the art (for Rubin/Cash) recordings. | |
| Ideal Listening room Your space could become an excellent listening room. For professional help, I'd contact Rives Audio (rivesaudio.com). He has several layers of service available and from reputation you'll get the most bang for you buck this way, unless your willin... | |
| Kill Bill soundtrack Any good? Thanks Albert. I checked out the allmusic.com it is very good. It's now in my favorites. By the way, that is some system you have. I like your room also. I'll be publishing my system on Audiogon soon too. Hope you check it out. Looks like I'll be ... |