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Richard Gray 1200S, Hydra or ????
You can go the Hydra, Richard Gray, Audio Magic Stealth,CFX, etc. www.enjoythemusic.com did a review a few months back. Alot depends on what you seek. All these products like anything in audio have certain sonic signatures. The review may help. 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 too foward and bright?
Thank you J Tinn accepted. 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 too foward and bright?
J Tinn I thought I spoke very highly of the Audio Aero. But let me correct you on some misconceptions. I was sent a unit to evaluate. I chose not to carry the unit not because I did not consider the Audio Aero a wonderful CD player but because I w... 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 too foward and bright?
I don't carry the Capitol but we have had it in here for comparisons when we do shootouts between different CD players.We have always considered the EMC 1 and the Capitol to sound not the same but very similar in that they go in the same direction... 
Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player
Hi this is Stewart from SOS and I also want to congratulate you on a very good review. I am glad to see there are Audiophiles out there that give a piece of gear time to properly burn in before doing a review. As you put more hours on the Shanling... 
Is this the normal way business is handled?
My guess is that he probably was not comfortable shipping the speakers. He could have told the buyer that he had another buyer whether he really did or not so the leverage angle does not wash.My guess is that you will find a better pair of speaker... 
anybody know a true dual mono passive preamp?
First Sound started by building passive preamps which are amazing even though his active preamps are even better. He will build them on custom orders. 
EMC 1 MK II and Pass x150????
The EMC 1 works very well with the Pass but you do not mention your preamp which is probably more critical. This is one of the top 5 CD players in the world in my opinion. Especially with the new cap, resistor, diode, etc. upgrade.Many customers t... 
HELP: EMC 1 output - balanced vs. rca
I have an EMC 1 with all the latest upgrades including the Caps, resistors, diodes, etc. I have experimented with using an interconnect with XLR on one end and RCA on the other or all RCA's. No difference. If you have a great single ended preamp y... 
First Sound preamps....feedback please.
The First Sound are not battery powered. 
First Sound preamps....feedback please.
Soundstage did a review of the Presence Dlx. The Paramount is my favorite of the First Sound Preamps. The only other preamp I have found that is as good but has different characteristics is the Red Rose Silver signature.The First Sound paints a to... 
pass labs x250 talon khoruses and bat vk-40
If you play your music very loud you can take your needle all the way up. Once it goes beyond half you are no longer in class A but have entered class B. There is nothing wrong with your amp and the amazing thing is that the Khorus really don't ne... 
Any louspeakers that has a transferable warrantee?
Every speaker manufacture that I know honors the transfer of warranties. I am sure there are a few that do not but realize most component manufactures honor the transfer of warranties also although there are a few exceptions. 
EMC 1 upgrade??
The new upgrade is now ready. The costs of the upgrade is $800 and for what you are getting that is a bargain. Here are some of the things that are included, new caps, resistors, diodes, and voltage regulator.If interested contact your dealer or y... 
Has anybody heard the Shanling CD player?
Let me start by stating that I am a dealer of the Shanling CD T 100. Let me also add that I am not trying to sell you one because I am sold out. I have another shipment coming end of July and that shipment looks like it is about to be sold out.Doe...