timrhu

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Elusive Tube-Amp Hum
You say you are only using cd as source. Assuming the amp has more than one line input, try hooking your cdp to an aux input. If the problem does not present itself the issue is most likely the cd input connectors. If problem persists, there is mo... 
XLR or SE cable?
Beware of reviewers who use the word verisimilitude.Have to agree with that. 
Is this clipping or just high SPL?
could be you overloaded the room. 
XLR or SE cable?
The rear panel of the CAP-151 is nicely laid out. There are four line level inputs and one balanced input. I was happy to learn that the balanced input is a true balanced differential circuit and not just an unbalanced input terminated with an XLR... 
XLR or SE cable?
I owned that amp a few years ago and ran it both ways. Can't say I remember hearing a difference. That being said, you still ought to try it and see for yourself. Shoot man, I have a set of balanced Mogami cables that are looking for work. Happy t... 
Best Tributes, Covers, Dedications
Two of my favorite tribute albums are:"A Tribute To Joni Mitchell" "A Nod To Bob, An Artists' Tribute To Bob Dylan On His 60th Birthday"As for favorite cover albums, I'll go with "Twelve" by Patti Smith. 
Been listening to The Beatles ...
Listening to remastered Abbey Road now and lovin this one. I'm making my way through the stereo box set slowly. 
I have 1500 cds
Ok, I recently received an ipod for my birthday and after reading this thread, set my itunes cd import to AIFF with custom settings to match the cd sample rate. Will this give me the best itunes has to offer? I do plan on moving files to external ... 
How large is your music collection?
1000 cds100 lps, although I have no way to listen to them. I sold the main lp collection a few years ago along with the tt.More interesting to me is the part of your question concerning music that will probably never get listened to again. I have ... 
Power Amp..opinions please
Reread your original post. I should have mentioned that between the Classe and Bel Canto amps I briefly used the NAD C-352 integrated. I concur with your assessment on its sonic character. In fact I actually preferred it to the much more expensive... 
Dorm Room Amp/Preamp
Take a look at the KingRex T20U over here. Might be fine in a dorm room. 
Non-Linn Speakers for an all Linn system
Check the Linn forum here if you haven't already. 
Musical Fidelity V-DAC vs. Spitfire/Supplier Duo
After rechecking, it was the X-DAC v.3.PLEASE DISREGARD ANY OTHER COMMENTS i MAKE IN THIS THREAD AS I CLEARLY DON'T KNOW WTF I'M TALKING ABOUT. 
Musical Fidelity V-DAC vs. Spitfire/Supplier Duo
After checking, it was the VDAC v.3 I owned. Of the 6 or 8 dacs I have owned it was my least favorite. 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
How about Terry Kath. An amazing guitarist.As for George Harrison, I never thought he was the best guitar player in the band.