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Aesthetix Question
That's great I am glad someone is getting some use out of his Io- it sounded good in his system- now only if he could sell the interconnect he would be free from vinyl. I wish I had more patients because there must be a lot of tweeking that can be... 
Aesthetix Question
Audio999- You are right I do not own an analog rig, how ever all of my friends do and I have spent a lot of time listening to them.Albert- Gosh I do not know where he would have found that 240v Io ;) 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
trolling.... trolling.... doesn't look like they are going bite today Romy sorry- try again another day or perhaps not. 
Aesthetix Question
Funny you mention the Steelhead at the end of your post that's what I as going to suggest! I am very familiar with both units and I don't know anyone who has heard a steelhead that keeps there IO. I wouldn't recommend dealing with the aesthetix th... 
BAT stuff and Cables
4yanx- I wouldn't say it is a poor choice, I think there preamps are a great value in there respected price ranges. It would function better balanced, how ever if running balanced simply isn't an option, what choice do you have, its not as though ... 
BAT stuff and Cables
Simply put it was designed to be used balanced and using it unbalanced is a compromise for the intendid use. When I tried some single ended cables I noticed, lower dynamics, decreased warmth(it sounded cold and sterile), it lacked the sense of con... 
Can I adjust the bias of my Adcom GFA 5500
I know when I did a lot of modifications to a pair of 565's there was an input adjustment of some sort, it is adjustable via a tiny black square on the board that is connected to inputs on the amp. On that little black square there is a white circ... 
BAT stuff and Cables
Mejames is right on the money I think BAT added RCA connections for ease of use. Having had and still have BAT products, they sound better run balanced. 
Best monitor speakers:
This very question was asked a few weeks ago, so start your search by clicking this 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
Smart aleck, that's a complement in these parts Rob! Just wait to you here this thing it will keep you awe struck for a very long time- you'll want to become a caveman and never leave your cave :o) 
RCA vs XLR which would say is the BEST?????
If a component is truly balanced do it, if not it doesn't matter much and in fact the single ended(RCA) may sound better. I don't hear many people using truly balanced components claiming they sound better when running single ended cables. Having ... 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
Rsbeck- Looks like you found the answers you were looking for :o) Just to clear a few things up it is a switchman not a watchman(the watchman may be the upgrade to have someone watch the system while your away??? :) And just to clear it up with ot... 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
Jtinn above is the man to talk to about Meitner gear. 
Audio Aero Capitole MK II: Performance & Problems
Yeah I agree with the uncle, I've had no problems and nothing but an enjoyable experience with my player. The guys at Globe are great, they never seem like "oh no not another capitole II customer on the phone.... what to do now???" Sounds like you... 
What would one replace Nordost Valhalla with??
Here's a link to the thread Mattybumpkin was refering to.