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Tube Preamps...I'm sold
lol...anything NOT related to audio stuff is definitely bs!!!!! 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
John..not sure if i can handle 32 days....how come you have to wait another 3 before setting it up? 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
stesom..you are right..hard to believe the backorder...i will keep you updated on my impressions once I get it.Likewise, let me know what you think of the ARC amp. I am itching to try out the ARC cdp as well.Now if only ARC would improve on the wa... 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
Thanks Stesom...I actually just placed my order for the Ref3 last week...I agree that the Classe is a great pre (I had the CP-700) but something about the tubes...... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
geojop, thanks for the reply but i was referring to the acoustic Ref which is part of the Tesla line and the accerlerator. 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
I am going to give the Acoustic Ref and Accelerator products a try from the Cable Co. Has any tried these two cable series? Is there that much of a difference? 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Scottw, just wondering what Pass LAbs gear you have? I have the XA160 amps and I love them. 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Hi, I am a bit confused. Is the Quantum Tunneling treatment optional or included with all of the Tesla products? 
What's your profession? Age?
I am 34 (but VERY close to 35...the end is near!). I started out life as an engineer then got my MBA and changed to venture capital/finance. My system retails for around $55K (Don't tell the wifey!), though through shrewd negotiating and buying us... 
How loud do you listen to your music?
Thanks for the response everyone. Just answer a few of the questions: I used a Radio Shack analog SPL meter set to C weighting and "slow" response. My reasoning is that I wanted to get a decent nominal reading, as I am not so much interested in th... 
Best sounding cd in your collection
I just picked up Rebecca Pidgeon's greatest hits on Chesky. By far, the best engineered cd I own 
Cary 306 SACD: How good at redbook playback?
aggielaw:the 306 is a GREAT player. if you like the Cary sound, this cdp could be the last one you buy for a long time. please let me know if you have any specific questions. 
Buying HiFi at credit, anyone?
beheme: well put. i did not want to sound too financial in my response but you stated my sentiments very well. The bottom line, there is no right or wrong way to manage finances. It is an art form that must balance a variety of things including ri... 
Buying HiFi at credit, anyone?
For all those who quickly bash people who use credit cards:how did you pay for your home? how did you pay for your car? what about student loans?If you have ever taken a loan out for anything, then you cannot simply state that using credit is stup... 
Preamp output voltage...affect on volume???
ok, i think i figured out what BAT meant when they replied to me. My Classe has a gain range of -84db to 14db. The BAT has a range of 70db, from -53db to 17db. So on the lower end, the Classe is attenuating by more than -30db which explains why on...