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Anyone had buzz/hum problems with Parasound C1?
Thanks Pryso. He has sent the unit back to Parasound for repair. I'll let interested folks know how this turned out. Seemed reasonable to ask if others had similar issues. Perhaps this one is a one-of-a-kind situation. 
Best vinyl version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Those are strings at the very end and, though they don't distort, or at least I don't hear any at this point, I think that Garfunkel's voice just before those ending stings on the word "mind" does distort just a tiny amount, as though the limiting... 
Best vinyl version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
I'll check it out and pay careful attention...stay tuned... 
Anyone had buzz/hum problems with Parasound C1?
Let me rephrase: My friend owns a C1 and has experienced persistent low level hum/buzz that is C1 dependent in his system. It is not due to external power or ground loop issues; this has been fully analyzed. Just curious if anyone else has experie... 
I walked into a dealer and got a shock....
The comment "too much electronics for that room" makes me hiughly suspicious of the talents and knowledge of that particular salesman.I wish more sales guys would just shut up and listen once in a while. 
Best vinyl version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Have the Classic version. Overall a good if not great pressing that has detail and balance. Recommended, which is more than I can say for several other Classic recordings I own: Peter Gabriel 2 a total disaster in the lead in on side 1. Sounds lik... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Yeah Autechre!!!! INCUNABULA 
Arcam A70 or NAD C72 for Vandersteen
I too have 1cs and they are very easy to drive. Right now I am using a CJ CAV50 integrated at 45 WPC into 8 Ohms. This is plenty of power for them. Arcam, Outlaw and NAD will work fine, just a matter of personal choice. You might also want to cons... 
Best value speakers available
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature 
Would Vandersteen 5a's be a good match for Krell?
Though I am a very happy Thiel CS6 owner, my best audiophile friend has the 5as and I have spent many evenings luxuriating in the sonic bliss of these also-time- and-phase-coherent speakers. They certainly would be my other first choice. 
Avalon Eidolon and Krell, good match or not?
What are you using for source and pre? This will determine the overall qulaity of music more than the 700cx, which is about as neutral as it gets. 
Tara Labs RSC Air 1 Speaker Cable
I have an 8 ft pair that I no longer use having switched over to Harmonic Technology a few years ago. The Airs were nice but I hear more detail from the HT cables. 
Longest continuous playing songs
Synthfreek: "no one" ???How about "most are?"Seems to me we get it.And, please re-read the title to this thread.Also most electronica albums by DJs mix them that way intentionally and these can be purchased in box sets used for a song. That way yo... 
Longest continuous playing songs
For great instrumental, contemporary rock try "The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place" by Explosions in the Sky. 
The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt
All of the above is great and heartwarming to me; at some point a desire for better sound and equipment takes hold and helps sustain the quest for better sound.I guarantee that there is a difference between these amps and their higher quality bret...