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ESS Technology sabre32
Any new news on this DAC? Anyone have a review? List of new applications, etc.? 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
I am feeling the "done for now" time is nearing since getting active speakers. I do want to try to work on acoustic treatments and possibly a projector but I'm pretty happy otherwise and everything fits in my cabinet. No more tubes, minimal cables... 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
"The Pod"?I would love to spend a little time in that chair. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
That is awsome. 
Why are we so passive?
Are you being sarcastic? :)From my very small knowledge and experience base, it just seems obvious that there are just a lot of ways to skin the cat. It also seems obvious that active speakers are not a passing fad and may take a larger share of t... 
active professional monitors for HT
Funny you mention it, I had to watch Toy Story 2 yesterday. 
active professional monitors for HT
Sorry, NHT T-6's, L5'sBoston Acoustics AVR-7120Bel Canto REF1000'sAudience AU24 speaker & IC's 
DEADHEADS...TOP 5 SHOWS.....
I guess I would go with:Veneta 8/27/1972 (82 is good too)Portland 5/8/1980 (opened second set with Fire on the Mt and Mt. St. Helens blew...I still remember a bunch of dead heads wandering around in the ash falling and the city being really quiet ... 
Best Dead Shows on DVD?????????
New Years 78 is really good 
Why are we so passive?
Audiogoner "Dlanselm" in describing his ATC active speakers in his virtual system states:"ATC Anniversary 50's (Best "real world speaker"). These do not require $30,000 worth of amps. They have awesome tone and impact the Second best midrange of a... 
Why are we so passive?
This article asks the same question:http://www.modernhometheater.com/howto/powered_speakers/index.html 
active professional monitors for HT
Watched a movie with my son last night that I have probably seen 50 times. "Cars" was amazing on my new system. It was like I had never seen it before. The audio was outstanding. The energy this system produces made me feel like I was at a Nascar ... 
active professional monitors for HT
Meyer says the HD-1's are best listened to within 9 feet. 
active professional monitors for HT
They were $4000 each but I got them just before a price increase.I listened to bluesky & dynaudio but not in my home. 
Neil Young at Massey Hall
I listened to it again the other day and could do without the loud audience but Neil is great. I listened with someone who does not like him and she even thought it was good.