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velodyne dd-12 power consumption
for those interested, i received a response from velodyne:"Under 'normal' listening conditions in a 'normal' size room, I would estimate the wattage draw to be 100-400 watts. Keep in mind for every 3db increase of volume you double the power requi... 
Analogue volume control on CDP
audio aero capitole 
Whither the Great Designers?
some of my favorite younger designers (some older but i can't resist to mention):Vladimir Lamm (US)EveAnna Manley (US)Jeff Rowland (US)Dan Babineau of Running Springs Audio (US)Alvin Lloyd of Grand Prix Audio (US)Hiroyasu Kondo San of Audio Note J... 
Whats your opinion of modern horn loudspeakers?
i am another fan of acapella. not only they use different drivers to their best advantage for most of their models (plasma tweeter + horn midrange + cone bass), their execution is precise, their sound very transparent and coherent to my ears. even... 
Subtlety ? do any American amps do it?
i suggest listening to canary amps if you can. very well made and are good values. their push pull 300b amps are sweet and powerful.i am sure the mcintosh 275 will not disappoint you either. 
Anyone have experience with Running Springs Audio
it works great with my tube amps, cd player, and tv. it truly is non-coloring and lowers noise by 98% compared to plugging my amps into the wall. but my nyc apartment has very polluted power to begin with. the haley is a great value in my opinion. 
Your "DREAM" piece
avantgarde trio with basshorns or acapella violon to replace my b&w signature 805.if i have more jadis amps, i would go for a pair of b&w nautilus (seashells).i am also drooling over a jadis jps2 and reimyo cdp-777. 
shunyata hydra 2 vs. ps audio ultimate outlet
thanks guys! i can get either a hydra 2 or uohc for a bit over $300 new. currently i am pretty much sold on the hydra 2. 
b&w model nautilus seashells
i can actually see where you are coming from Joeylawn36111...good one. 
Most "Ruthlessly Revealing" Speakers. Your opinion
horns made by avantgarde and acapella. 
best 5-20K speakers for high-end tube amp?
Teajay is right about acapella costing big bucks. they do have the fidelio monitors for $6.5k (including matching stands) that sounded fantastic at the past 2005 nyc he show. ofcourse, being small monitors, fidelio lacks deep bass. but still very ... 
best 5-20K speakers for high-end tube amp?
excellent gear!!! (i am also a huge jadis fan) i suggest looking into horns made by avantgarde and acapella. they are super transparent and musical. if horns are not for you, i have also read great things about coincident (Nutella's suggestion). g... 
From Avantgarde to a conventional speaker?
check out the acapella fidelio monitors. they sounded incredible at the past 2005 nyc he show. around $6.5k with stands. 
Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?
jadis da60 
Our we Lazy?
i think it is more of a phobia than laziness for avoiding tubes. in my opinion:1. useful life of good tubes, with average use, ranges from 2 years to 10 years. i have even read of tubes lasting 20+ years.2. tube rolling is similar to choosing cabl...