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| BAT VK-5i more tube-like than new VK-50SE? I have been using a VK-50SE for about 15 months. Compare with the 5i, the 50SE is much more dynamic and transparent. I particularly like its layered 3D soundstage which, when playing large orchestra or pipe organ, produces a kind of grandness that... | |
| Methods for transfer of albums to CD I am thinking about doing the same but instead of burning CD I would like to sample LPs to 24/96 PCM tracks and burn them on DVD. That way if I play them back through a high quality DAC I can preserve more of the hi-res of LPs.I am also looking fo... | |
| Best DVD plyr for under 1000 new or used ? Sony DVP-S9000ES. | |
| Which amp offer free trial at home? Garfish is absolutely right. I bought most of my electronics from the local dealers. I have built very good relationships with them over the years and am able to home trial almost anything. They even deliver equipment to my home and audition with ... | |
| Which amp offer free trial at home? Ask you local dealers. Most of them allow home trial. Some will ask for a security deposit, some may allow you to borrow for free, depending on your relationships with them. | |
| What's up with Theta's Gen. 8 D/A ? This is quite typical of Theta. Just look at Casablanca II, it was first announced in Jan 2000, it was not priced until Oct 2000, and my dealer did not receive a demo unit for at least another eight months. On the positive side, Theta really takes... | |
| Theta Dreadnaught amp is it just a HT amp or music Dreadnaught is a very musical amp. I have been using one for 20 months without any problem. It does run hot, especially with all five channels driven. If you put your hand on the top cover you will feel uncomfortably hot in about half a minute but... | |
| Anyone familiar with the Audio Physic Avanti lll?? I have listened to the Avanti III a few times at two different dealers while I was shopping for speaker upgrade. Its overall sound was very smooth. First thing I notice was the bass. It was fast, very fast. The musicans seemed to put in lots more ... | |
| harmonic technology power cord I am using their Pro-9+ speaker cable and Pro-Silway Mk2 XLR interconnects in my Theta Dreadnaught, BAT VK-50SE, and Martin Logan SL3 (just upgraded to Vandersteen 5 few weeks ago) setup. They are very very good. There might be other cables that o... | |
| Krell Amps and Pre-amps The earlier Krell amps were too dry and too analytical to my taste. The later ones are much better but they also cost a lot.If you really want mono blocks, I think a better idea is to buy two high quality two-channel amp in vertical passive biamp ... | |
| powercords for BAT amp&preamp? I had tried a Harmonic Tech Fantasy AC-10 on my BAT VK-50SE. Honestly, I cannot hear any difference from a 14 gauge stock cable.I suggest you save the money and apply it to other component instead. But if you want to try different cables yourself,... | |
| IC upgrade suggestions - 300 budget It looks to me the interconnects you are using match well with your electronics. I don't think you need to change them. Replacing Truthlinks with Pro Silway is not going to give you much improvment. For $300, I will suggest you buy more music and ... | |
| Where do I find spade connectors on line Thank you all for the informative responses. I am going to check out each of the sites you mentioned.Sid | |
| Problem with FedEx Ground Shipping? The quality of the delivery usually depends on the quality of the delivery man/woman. I suggest you check with your neighbors, that is the most reliable sources. | |
| Amp recommendations to drive Martin Logan Prodigy? Pjr:Martin Logans are very sensitive to placements. Sometimes, a quarter of an inch can make day and night differences. This is especially true with the Prodigy because it manipulates the phase difference between the front and the real woofers to ... |