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Can anyone who has heard Raidho X-1s and Harbeth M30.1s discuss the sound?
I would think its a sideways move at best and the bass will really suffer.  How much bass do you expect out of a 4 inch woofer in a tiny cabinet?  While the highs may be better, I wouldn't do it.  I heard the Raidho X-1 at Blink High End and came ... 
Which is Better Rotel RCD-1570 or RCD-1572
For that kind of money, I would go with a new Marantz player. 
FM Antennas For Old School Tuner?
@oddiofyl I also live on the Mass/RI border in RI.  Who would have figured? 
Emotiva T1 Towers - Audiophile Quality or Just Home Theatre Towers?
While the tweeter may look the same, it isn't the same as the Golden Ear.  I have no experience with Emotiva speakers, but I had their electronics and bright and thin was my thinking.  Cheap mid fi gear at best. 
Are Avalon still in Bussines
For all the reasons stated in these posts, I would never consider Avalon speakers.  Customer service is very important to me.   
What Do You Think Of This?
@tomryan I listen to fm stereo in my office 8 hours a day while working. 
Have you ever hated the sound of your system one day, and loved it the next?
Yup, I have noticed the same. 
recommendation for a 10 gauge power cable for a power conditioner.
There was a used Shunyata  20 amp Copperhead power cord here a few weeks ago, you would have to check if it is still here.  I use them on my Shunyata power conditioners and the 15 amp version on my amp and pre.  It is 10 gauge and all you would ev... 
First Watt vs McIntosh vs Ampzilla
The McIntosh will give you a slightly mellow sound, the Ampzilla is a powerful and excellent sounding amp and the designer was one of the Audio greats. The First Watt are low powered Class A amps.  Never have heard the First Watt, I would go with ... 
Phono stage gain too high??? Should I return it??
Are you using the 47K ohm setting on the preamp? 
Primaluna Dialogue poremium, Rogue Cronus Magnum II or Jolida 801...who can advise me?
+1 mr_m! 
Luxman L590AXii vs Accuphase E-650 for a Shindo lover
@jperry I should have been more clear, I was referring to a tube integrated. 
What Do You Think Of This?
Here is the outcome...............................I told the buyer to ship it back to me and I would cover the shipping both ways.   I said once I received the tuner , I would refund the money via PayPal.  On the day he was going to ship it to me,... 
Connection Options for ARC LS-7 to D240 Mk.II
no.  It will still be single ended. 
Primaluna Dialogue poremium, Rogue Cronus Magnum II or Jolida 801...who can advise me?
@mr_m I feel the opposite.  I have never heard a Class D amp or Class D hybrid that I liked.  Not for these ears.