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Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier
I demoed the Parasound integrated from Audio Advisor this summer. I did not keep it, not because it wasn't a good amp for the money, but it just wasn't to my taste. It is loaded with good features. The phono stage is quite good for an onboard phon... 
SACD with LFD/ Harbeth
Chayro, Thanks for your response. Perhaps my question was a bit unclear. I am not looking for a SACD player to fix anything. I am looking for a player that has CD and hopefully SACD playback that has sonic characteristics unlike the Saturn. SACD p... 
Morrow Audio Cables
Morrow Cable states on their website that their interconnect "cables require a total of 400-500 hours to completely break in." Is this the same with all other brand cables? If not, what is it about their cables that require such a long burn in pro... 
Unlikely New Gem...ELO
The movie "Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne" is very good; highly recommended! I saw it a few months ago on Paladia. As far as I can tell, it is only available for purchase on itunes. It will be available to rent from itunes on 12/11/15. Mr. ... 
It Was 75 Years Ago Today...
Think I will pull out Bob Dylan "Tempest " and listen to Roll On John. 
Great female voices
Believe me, I'm not trying to be creepy or disrespectful to little Ms. Jordan, but looking at her hair from the front and listening to her as reminds me a bit of Amy Winehouse. Ok,let the verbal bullets fly. I'm ducking. 
Harbeth 30.1 + Sub vs Revel f208/206
Not sure Harbeth "never" recommending use of a subwoofer. I recently read a thread on HUG- Harbeth User Group- where designer Alan Shaw was offering suggestions on how to set a sub up with Harbeths. 
Hegel H-160 or Parasound Halo Integrated
Zzzcue57,What sources and cables were used when you listened to the Parasound Halo integrated? 
Who believes that Robert Plant
As far as women singers go, you would need to mention the only woman to sing on a Led Zeppelin album with Robert Plant, Sandy Denny. She was a seminal figure in the British folk music scene. 
Why are so many people trying to sell Harbeths?
Extravaganza,How did you arrive at the opinion that listening distance "must be short, about 1.5m or shorter...? 
Auditorium A23 Record Mat?
I have been thinking of getting the thinner one for my Rega P5 to replace the felt mat. I have tried Herbies and was not happy with the results. Any ideas on how it would work with the Rega? 
Dynaudio Confidence C1
The C1 needs far more power than the Luxman class A can provide to perform what they are capable of. Maybe the class A/B design Luxmans would work for you. When I had my C1's I used a Simaudio Evolution series I-7 integrated. Sounded superb. I hav... 
Luxman Class A Integrated Slight Buzzing Noise
It is probably of no concern. You could call Philip O'Hanlon at the Luxman USA distributor On A Higher Note. He is a gracious gentleman and has a thorough knowledge of Luxman products. 
REL Strata III - faint crackle/pop sounds
My Strata III did the same thing about a year and a half ago.I removed the control/ amp assembly, sprayed contact cleaner in the on/off rocker switch, and worked the switch back and forth a few times. It hasn't made the crackling noise since. 
Dynaudio C1 II owners - how loud can you go?
I used to have a pair of c1"s, not the II version. I used a Simaudio i7 integrated amp. They played quite loud without any distortion. My room size is 18x12x8. Perhaps your amp is giving you a problem.In answer to your last question- if your room ...