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Guilty Pleasures
Green Hill Productions smooth jazz remakes. Sam Levine, Jack Jezzro, and others create some extraordinary elevator music together. The music police seem to frown on this type of activity, but I don't think it is actually illegal. At least I hope n... 
Best front loading transport tha plays RB and SACD
Audio Synthesis modifies Pioneer DV-47Ai units for use as transports for their own DAX Discrete DAC. The Pioneer unit is a universal player and this setup (with Audio Synthesis Link option) will allow redbook, DVD-A, and SACD playback. Like the Me... 
Balanced Tube Preamps I Should Try
No remote, but the Atma-Sphere MP-3 offers superb performance. It has balanced inputs and output. 
Upgrade or Mod?
Another method to get the sound you are looking for might be to try a REALLY good isolation platform like the Machina Dynamica Promethean. Machina Dynamica 
Matching Pre-Amp for Audio Aero Capitole MKII ?
Tireguy, I was referring to my digital source signal. Sorry for the confusion. 
Matching Pre-Amp for Audio Aero Capitole MKII ?
I recently had my Atma-Sphere MP-1 upgraded, and I now prefer running my digital output through the preamp.There was a very slight loss of detail, but the benefits provide by using the preamp now outweigh the benefits provided by the direct connec... 
What to do when a crucial piece is in the shop?
You could view it as an opportunity to acquire a new skill; learn a new language, become an airplane pilot, write a novel, clean up your bedroom, etc. ;-) 
Inactive speakers in the room...any effect?
I had a conversation with Geoff Kait recently about the effect Marigo dots have on walls and received an explanation so simple even I could understand it.I was mentioning that image locations moved during installation of these dots in a room. Spec... 
Inactive speakers in the room...any effect?
Tom, did you ever try putting a pair of inactive speakers in the lower corners of the front wall behind the active speakers? 
looking for best isolation platform for CD player
Proy, you have probably made your decision by now, but if not, I recommend Geoff Kait's Machina Dynamica Promethean Base. I have been using one for a week now under my digital components and the results are truly excellent. I have my amps on these... 
Amp for NHT 2.9's
You didn't mention a price point but some to consider are the Belles 150A, Belles 350A, and Plinius SA-102. An Aragon amp might also fill the bill.I personally really like Atma-Sphere tube amps. Paired with some Zero Autoformers (provides optimal ... 
I've got a basic, directional decision to make.
Take a look at the modified Philips 963 at Electronic Visionary Systems. While you are at it check out the volume control option if you just use a single source.What amps does the Europa designer like? I would think he would know what works well w... 
Need help from tube guys to select a tube preamp
The Eastern Electric seems to get a LOT of positive recommendations. 
Cable Influences: IC SpeakerCables Power Cord?
In my own system I would rank improvements from cable upgrades in the following order 1) power cords2) speaker cables3) interconnectsA couple of power cords to add to your list of possibilities are1) Zcable Gold Lightning - $2002) Cryo treated Acm... 
Cable Suggestions for my system?
XLO Signature Shotgun cables work extremely well in my own tube/horn system.Just curious, what did you like about the Audience au24?