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Tube in Preamp or Power amp?
As Jack Benny would say, "Well."Did Solaris4ever have a geography question regarding the Netherlands? Recent news, Gibson recently purchased 51% of Integra/Onkyo USA making them the second largest share holder of Onkyo Japan. This following a mark... 
Tube in Preamp or Power amp?
Bo, remind me, what is in your current system?I seem to remember an Onkyo Pre/Pro using its Audussey digital equalization, Monitor Audio speakers and sub, solid state amplification, and a digital source?  
Use asynch. USB converter with inboard DAC?
Steve N., I can't remember if you used your Off Ramp with your Overdrive DAC in your show demonstrations?Ghosthouse, asynchronous is general term for the method, Google it. The quality and design of the actual receiver or outboard converter can va... 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Dragon, I hear you.The Purity is an interesting design. I remember seeing show photos of them being paired with Carvers. What are you currently using and what are you about to get? 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Dragon, 'Dan and his tech staff' is that the guy the emoyah minions call Big Dan? I'm so sorry to hear of this/your situation and could easily become my own. What to do? 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
'Carver' produces no results from the emo search. There is some talk on the their lounge forum but it's so childish there isn't any actual information. Well shitte!Dragon, yours are the prototypes with captive power cords and unique transformers? ... 
Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?
John, I'm driving my dips down to 3.6 ohm Avalon Acoustic Eidolons with a pair of MFA M200s on loan. Their presentation is only slightly different than the Carver VTA 180s (2, 4, 8 ohm taps) that I have settled on. Other amplifiers I've used with ... 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Azee, lighten up...Your support of a locally produced product and the resultant dissatisfaction is clearly understandable and you paid for the privilege to share your opinion regarding the products you own. By now it should be equally clear that B... 
Looking for recommendations for a decent AVR
Hmm, seems like the once highly recommended Onkyo brand has settled on its laurels or taken advantage of the world market manufacturing.http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/onkyo-issues-product-recallhttp://www.avsforum.com/t/949414/top-10-onkyo-rec... 
Prima Luna or sonic frontiers or audible illusions
I purchased an Anthem Pre One by Sonic Frontiers to replace a Nakamichi. The phono section was very noisy despite the Johnson Bros. suggestions of numerous tube replacements. Their local dealer had to eat the cost and for an increase in price I se... 
Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle
My 7.1 HT system is all Comet powered by a Pioneer Elite receiver. With the right program material and without the sub on the low frequency can be surprisingly strong. Powered by the Carver VTA 180s and a slight toe in adjustment the Comets have a... 
Where's the talk/reviews on the Emotiva UMC-200?
"[09-23-13: RlwainwrightI have a news flash for you, AC, the NuForce is a re-badged UMC-200. Basically, for you, if it doesn't cost enough it can't be any good. You are clueless, homes...-RW-"]Its common knowledge that Original Equipment Manufactu... 
Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel decks
The RT series was an economical alternative to most all other consumer decks of the day such as Tandberg and Revox. The spec wars were in full swing which spawned the big Technics. Solenoid operated transports were a boon to reliability.There was ... 
Review Olive 06HD
Bobby, are you now or will you be retailing the Olive line? 
which male RCA is the best interm of SQ and easy t
Big cable? Look into Cardas.