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Super Audio CD
I hope it doesn't go the way of Beta Max. That's a real problem. Best possible "port in this digital format war storm" Pioneer DVD player (525/333- around $200) and a Perpetual P-1A/P-3A 24/96/ Upsampler/Jitter control - less then$1700. For more i... 
Super Audio CD
I hope it doesn't go the way of Beta Max. That's a real problem. Best possible "port in this digital format war storm" Pioneer DVD player (525/333- around $200) and a Perpetual P-1A/P-3A 24/96/ Upsampler/Jitter control - less then$1700. For more i... 
Best Preamp For $1200 Used
A female audiophile has just asked me to sell her Conrad Johnson PV 12L linestage preamp with NOS Mullard tubes and upgraded power cord. Stock retail is $1995- she wants $875. The beauty of this is that you can try it, if it doesn't make magic, yo... 
audio mods
Definately give Andy a shot- Ft Lauderdale FL (954) 583-7866 
My Only Question Is.........
As you can see from the responses- there are no simple answers to your question. I fight with passive/active myself. The bottom line is it depends on the rest of your system- and one little thing like a power cord/interconnect (Tek Line Concorde S... 
SPEAKERS FOR MY NEW LISTENING ROOM
Go no further: Reference 3A MM DeCapos ($2500 plus stands). It's nice to see so many comments about taming the room!!!!You need sufficient Symposium Svlete Shelfs to properly eliminate component resonances (@$200), maybe 3 Argent RoomLenses for ro... 
Starter SACD setup, ideal speakers ?
I replaced my Genesis Vs ($15K) with a pair of Reference 3A MM De Capos (could be here today). Not sure I will need a sub yet. I heard the De Capos at two hi-fi shows (worst place to evaluate) and they sounded great. $2500, plus stands. You can li... 
Dream System. Spectral or Levinson.
A dream system you can hear is: Nearfield Pipedream Loudspeakers/ Lab 47 Gaincard/with several transport/dac combinations. Assuming you've heard the others, it should be worth it to fly in and hear ours. Buy this system and we'll reimburse your ai... 
Musical Amp to match JMLab Electra 915
We have two terrific amps for you the Lab 47 Gaincard (SS) and Joule Electra Vamp (tube/hybrid)- Both are integrated. Prices range from $3000-$4000.Reviews can be seen at www.audiotweakers.com 
Best Pre-Amp with Phono Stage
Have I got a pramp for you- Klyne 7.3LXBP retails for over $5600. This has been my personal preamp (of choice).I bought it prior to starting my audio company, Audio Tweakers. I have decided to own only products we sell, so out it goes. You won't f... 
Power Plants PS300?
We sell a lot of P-300/600s. They are terrific. But for someone like yourself, an excellent alternative would be an Equi=Tech 1.5 Q (Balanced power conditionr with 1500 watt capacity). My partner uses the PS, I use the Equi=tech. It is not ineffic... 
Any opinions on Birdand Audio DAC
I thinks it's a very good DAC. We are selling the Perpetual Tech P-3A- $699 with loads of flexability (24/192/SACD/DVD-A), can be piggybacked to their P-1A speaker/room correction device. If interested go to www.audiotweakers.com 
Upsampling DACS: Take the Pepsi Challenge
You may have read my glowing review of the Bel Canto on www.audiotweakers.com In anticipation of the Perpetual P3-A (we are dealers) I sold the Bel Canto. As an interim and a back up, I bought a Monarchy 18B- piggy back 18 bit dacs with a passive ... 
Upgrade blues
Separate components are often high maintenance. They take a lot more tinkering (tweaking) to get at their soul. For some that is the fun of the hobby, for others, it's just too frustrating. You will need proper; vibration control, interconnects, p... 
Please help: Speaker wire ?
It may not be your cables. Unless components are properly isolated from internal/external vibration, they won't provide a rich harmonic structure. If that is covered (it seldom is) then look at your speaker cables, but in a different way. They act...