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Audio Aero Capitole mated with Krell KRC-3 Pre-Amp
The only way to truely compare is to listen to it. If you really like the sound that is coming from your pre-amp then you might prefer that sound. I have a Capitole as well as a friend of mine. He utilizes it through a Hovland which makes the soun... 
Kharma CRM 3.2F vs. Avalon Eidolon and Diamond
Frank, I am in audio envy! I did order the Meitner and really looking forward to getting that in and comparing to the AA Capitole II. I have been concentrating on a turntable as that is what I have been told to buy from my wife. I guess I can live... 
Kharma CRM 3.2F vs. Avalon Eidolon and Diamond
You tell them Frank. At least compare apples to apples. Frank, did you end up getting the Midi's? 
Home HiFi better than Live?
Sugarbrie, You are near Baltimore? I live in Washington D.C. and could not agree more with you more. I go to the Kennedy center frequently and last Friday we listened to Tchaikovsky 5th. It was great. There is no comparison. Where are you playing ... 
Best set-up for up to 9k retail?
How long have you had the Nottingham? Your system post date is 2/3/03 and indicates that you are getting new equipmnet in two weeks. Is the analog setup new? I am curious because I am looking for an analog setup. Thanks! 
Tube Preamp and SS Amps - How?
So wouldn't passive preamps work best? 
Tube Preamp and SS Amps - How?
Just for clairfication. My Ayre V-3 states that it has an input impedence of 100K per phase. That means I can have a pre-amp of up to 1,000 ohms output impedence or does the per phase effect the formula? Thanks! 
Shanling in Washington D.C. Could it be?
I live in the Washington D.C. area but it depends on how long you can wait. A group of us are going to China this year and one of the group, who lives in Maryland and close to the beltway, will be buying one.I went to Philadelphia on a trip and st... 
How many Maggie owners have special stands?
Philojet,I had my 2.7QR speakers in the same position you had them for a long time. In my room and with my system the soundstage was a lot smaller. Although I have not done any room treatments yet I am currently having Rives give me suggestions on... 
How many Maggie owners have special stands?
If you want to try something then use the method that is width of front wall times .246 to determine distance from the side walls and front wall length time .447 to determine distance from the front wall. I saw this in a recent discussion and the ... 
Dedicated listening room 25' L X 9' H and ? W
Talk to Rives. They are the best! 
Our 2003 Las Vegas CES and T.H.E. Show Report
I agree with you 100%! I have finally seen evaluations that exactly match the aspects I consider important. Especially since this was the first time I have been to CES and found out what was important to me in listening to all of the systems. It i... 
magneplanar on wall HT system - anyone listen?
I saw two home theater setups utilizing Maggies at T.H.E. Show in Las Vegas this past weekend but neither of them had a video component in the setup. Both were playing music only. One setup consisted of 6 of the 3.6 models. Two of the 3.6's were u... 
Anyone heard Final Speakers?
Yes, I have heard one pair of Final at a friends house and I have a set of Maggies 2.7QR. Was not able to listen to both speakers with the same amp, cables, etc. but the both of us agreed that the Maggies had a much bigger soundstage, better imagi... 
And What Did You Get Your Wife For Christmas?
Tickets to the CES show!