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Marantz DV8400 vs Pioneer DV-59avi
Mchd1The 9500 exceeds the performance of the 8400 considerably and the 59avi as well since they were both the same transport. They had the 12/108 v-chip and the 9500 has the 14/216 and it is clearly(no pun) better. The color and depth of the pictu... 
10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
The subpanel is great idea. Then I would run the 10/2 which will allow you to use both poles of the panel and i would also just wire each outlet as circuit. You will never overload each circuit and use a 20 amp breaker, the 30 amp might make your ... 
Marantz DV8400 vs Pioneer DV-59avi
I owned a DV8300 which I compared to the 59avi and the SACD sound was better on the marantz. Then I traded to the 8400 and now the 9500. I never really tried redbook on either since I already had a Linn Ikemi for that format. I do own a Elite PDR1... 
Aurios Isotone Bearings
I tried a set for a few days under my Ikemi CD and it was the first time I had ever had the player skip. I tried them under my P25 and I couldn't walk in the house because of the skipping but I did hear a tighter quicker bass. So maybe if you have... 
Building an equipment rack from scratch
Your idea of using the 2" thickness material fro the shelves is a good idea if you plan to have good strong supports. The thick shelve only will benefit you for resonance control if the legs are sufficent. In other words the weak link in the chain... 
Lyra Dorian - Opinion?
Haven't heard the Dorian but own the Lydian and they say the Dorian is an improvement. I think the Lydian is a very detailed and open cartridge and covers the full range with a great deal of finesse for the price. 
Best Live Redbook Quality Recordings Classic/Alt
Peter Gabriel-Live double albumPink Floyd-Delicate sound of thunderPink Floyd-PulseDire Straits-Alchemy Livejust to name a few 
mcintosh & big $ interconnects
Bigjoe as a Mc owner myself MX135/MC7205/MC352 I have settled on the Cardas Golden Reference's. I tried Harmonic Technology Truthlink, Audio Magic Excallibur, Tara Labs The One, Audio Quest Topaz, Copperhead, etc., Audio Purist, Cardas Nuetral ref... 
McIintosh Lovers Only
I'l chime in here to as a Mc lover. They are the best value, built, looking, sounding equipment available. Check audioclassics.com they have tons of used Mc. 
Thiel 2.3 vs 2.4
I listened to both and fortunate that the dealer had a close out pair of the 2.3s and the 2.4s were better in every way....except the price. But as the dealer said to me "I need to put these in seperate rooms or the 2.3s will never sell" . But las... 
Have you experienced Mcintosh LS360?
I listened to both the LS340 and LS360's and I found the 360's to be a little tubby in the bass and the 340's a little light in the bass. They should have made a 350.The tweeter array on the 360 seemed a little edgy at times as well. I run McIntos... 
Springsteen reissued? Hhmmm
Kudos to fatparrot 
Anyone heard the new McIntosh MVP861?
Everytime I get set to go to dealer that has one he sells it. I hear it is quite the peice though 
How to see if there's DC at my AC outlets?
1ST Setting your voltmeter to DC and plugging it into and AC outlet will probably smoke the unit.2ND Direct Current is not ever present in Alternating Current line nor visa versa3RD Try isolating the amp or another outlet. Have you tried a cheater... 
Marantz DV-9500: Anyone Listened to it or Bought?
I wish to make a correction to my previous statement concerning the face plate on the DV9500. I was prompted after typing in my response to make a closer inspection of the faceplate. It is indeed aluminum but has a much better finish than the prev...