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Reviews on SVS SB/PB 3000, Paradigm's seismic 110 subwoofer
Get two subwoofers if you can swing it. Then use Anthem's room correction and you will have amazing sound. I recently got a pair of SVS SB-2000 subwoofers and after using the room correction feature on my AV receiver, I am very happy with the result. 
Cary Audio CAD-280SA V12R
I used to own both amps. I owned the V12i for a short while - one of my first purchases on Audiogon - and traded it in for a new V12R. What I remember most is the beautiful tone and the surprising low end grunt that both amps helped to deliver . I... 
Review of Mojo Audio Mystique V3 DAC
When I bought my dac, Ben told me he was planning on an improved version of the Mystique, which if I remember right included upgraded chokes. He said he was not going to offer the upgrades to V3 owners, but he talked about offering a trade-in prog... 
Cannot get my Topping D10 + Objective 2 amp working, need help
You could also try running the O2 with 9 volt batteries, without the wall wart. If the O2 works well running on batteries, then the problem is with the wall wart.  
Laufer Teknik Memory Player and Mini
Thank you soulforged. Much appreciated. I will try your suggestion. Roon has been working well for me as far as getting the track numbers correct, but I will re-visit JRiver. I will also compare the audio quality of the two and see if I can tell a... 
MORE Esoteric problems
tvad -I had the same work done on mine that is being proposed to you, a new laser pick up and two belts. The cost of repair ended up being reasonable, as they did not charge very much for the parts, the time it took to repair was less than the est... 
Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?
Nice review Grannyring.Tom, I'm glad and somewhat relieved the Truth worked out for you, as you had PM'd me before your purchase and asked for my input. Whew! I also compared the Truth (in stock form) with the CSL.  They are both top notch. My am... 
Is it a good idea to buy CD players over 10 years old even it is a reliable brand?
I would make sure that replacement lasers and transports are available. I bought a used Esoteric player last summer and it would not play hybrid sacd’s. Fortunately, I also bought a Square Trade policy. They paid for a new laser mechanism and the ... 
Coincident speakers 14 Ohms - What amplification to use when streaming Tidal.
I used to own Victory II’s. With the rear ports, they were a little tricky to place in my small-ish room. Salvatore wrote that they can be an exercise in frustration if not fed quality components. That said, I found that they are capable speakers ... 
Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?
Thank you Grannyring for the response. I am looking forward to your impressions of the Neotech wire. As for me, I went with the Horneshoppe’s offering of copper wiring and am quite pleased with it. I was thinking about trying wbt jacks for my 3 in... 
Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?
grannyring - Do you plan on making any modifications? I'm pleased as punch with the stock T3 unit, but would be interested in learning about any further sonic improvements that could be made. 
Is Meridian dead as a product company?
You're welcome. I do think the sound quality of my Meridian G68 is perhaps a tad better in two channel mode than my Marantz. Dialogue is  a bit easier to hear too. But the Marantz and other current offerings have the most recent codecs and seemles... 
Is Meridian dead as a product company?
I own G68 and G91 processors. The sound is good, but I also have a recent model Marantz processor that is much less expensive and just as enjoyable to my ears. The G68 is now part of a third system and the G91 is mothballed.Here in California, I h... 
Cerious Technologies Matrix USB cable
Just got mine. It is a very good cable. In my system, I feel the improvement in sound with Bob’s usb cable is even more noticeable than his Matrix interconnects and power cables. I was using a couple of $50 usb cables that are often recommended by... 
SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding?
I thought my Lenco idler drive refurbished by Jean Nantais sounded noticeably fuller than the Cosmos IV that I also owned.