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Differences in SACD channels
Thank you all very much your information was very helpful. I just recieved the new Absolute Sound & it has anarticle about new digital formats. Asking you guys is easier & more informative. 
Stands make a huge difference with ProAc
I completely agree with the above statement by Edesilva.When I recieved my responce 2s I was very anxious to hear them. I did not have the stands so, I placed them on top of the packing cartions. The sound was terrible. I called my dealer and whil... 
Fleetwood Mac - Say You Will- Your Thoughts?
I agree with Cody. If you want Fleetwood Mac in their prime get, Mr Wonderful, The Pious Bird of Good Omen & ofcourse thr first self titled. Sire has a double LP entitled Fleetwood Mac Vintage Years, but of course theBritish Blue Horizon sound... 
New Vinyl Playback Technology
Also remember, this turntable only can play a black vinylrecord. At the Stereophile show a couple of years ago I picked up a Richard Thompson double album, The Best of the Capitol Years. Great collection, clear vinyl. For 11K I certinally would no... 
Does KT-88 runs hotter than 6550?
I run KT-88S on my SFS-80 and bias slightly below the manufactuers recommendiations. They run hot like all tubes.I have a quad set of 6550's but didn't get a chance to try out. Check bias about every couple of weeks anbd you shouldn't have any pro... 
Whats the tubiest sounding preap?
I guess that everyone is raving about their own tube pre, so let me join the group. Audible Illusions Mod 3 is a great piece of equipment. A very simple layout inside usingfour 6922's and comes with a stock MM phono stage. If you need a MC stage, ... 
Tubes on Proac 1.5's
I am using a Sonic Frontiers 80(KT-88's) and an Audible Illusions pre, I love this combo. My speakers are the Responce 2. What I noticed a real help is a subwoffer. I do not know how much room you have aviable, but if you can stick a decent sub in... 
Review: V P I Industries TNT-3 Turntable
When I entered my streo shop in NJ(Audio Connection), I was looking for a mid priced table that would play records and fit convientlyon top of my Target rack that was made for this purpose. Ilooked at a acrylic Pink Triangle that looked stunning a... 
Is heavy vinyl worth it?
I you listen to the Who's Who's Next on MCA heavy vinylyou will hear a clear improvement. Any Groove Note direct to disc pressing such as the one by Roy Gaines tribute to T-Bone Walker. Any Analogue Productions pressings, and of course my favorite... 
VPI users, what cartridge???
I always liked the sound of the Benz Glider. This cartridge knows how to make music. A wonderful midrange, and the company will give you credit on a tradeback or upgrade. 
Please help with room setup... thanks
It is very difficult to set up a room correctly, for thesimple reason that room boundaries limit the preformance ofyour equiptment. Acoustic treatment helps, especially corner treatments. side panels to catch the first reflection off your speakers... 
Reel to Reel Question?
Factory prerecorded R2R tapes are perhaps the most astounding sound that you will here on this earth. They are scaled down copies of first generation masters. We all should know by now, The more difficult the playback meduim,the better the reward.... 
Blues instrumentals?
Anything and everything by Earl Hooker 
What Amp for ProAc Response 3's?
I am a PROUD owner of the Responce 2 and I have a Sonic Frontiers 80 running them which sounds glorious. I feel aspeaker like the responce 3 would deserve a better amp ( atube amp that is) I cannot personally speak for these amps, but according th... 
Please help, What tube preamp?
I use the Audible Illusions #3 and very happy with it, however I run a tube amp. I heard the KSA100, I think that is a excellent amp. It was paired with a CJ tube linestage,which worked well.