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| Plinius Vs. Sim Audio integrated I haven't heard the Plinius, but I have heard the Sim, and I bought Sim separates for my main system. The I5 is very neutral and open; it has lots of detail, resolution and dynamics. It also has excellent extension at both ends, but I wouldn't cal... | |
| Aerial 10 T vs Aerial 8 B I concur. I love my 10T's, but have been underwhelmed by other Aerial models, including the 8, which I've heard only at a dealer. If you can afford the 10T, buy it, but don't skimp on amplification. The speaker is so dynamic and revealing that it ... | |
| Linn system: speaker matching I have had a lot of Linn gear over the years, and I would not associate the problem you describe as being a characteristic of the electronics you have. I am not familiar with your speakers, and if you like them and want to keep them, my suggestion... | |
| Please help with balanced interconnects! I think your trouble is that you are trying to carry a single-ended source through a balanced cable. What you need is a single-ended cable that is terminated in XLR on the preamp end. You are right, of course, to be careful about which pin is hot ... | |
| power cord for Martin Logan Aerius I've tried alot of cords, but not with ML's. My experience is that the less expensive cords are not a good value, making little or no difference (or worse), while the better cords can provide much more improvement. The best cord I've heard is the ... | |
| Best CD/DVD cleaners & tweaks? The best tweak I've tried for cd (and dvd) is to put AudioPoints under the player. I've tried these things under lots of gear, and they seem to make more difference with lesser components. An Airmass under the points helps, too. Bigger soundstage,... | |
| Best CD player around $2000 new or used? You should check out Linn Karik III's. With recent new models from Linn replacing the Karik after many years in production, people are selling almost-new Kariks for less than your price. A great choice if you are sensitive to "digital" sound, as i... | |
| ***Aerial 10Ts - What's your opinion?*** Be careful with your choice of amplifiers. The 10T is demanding of current. Even the CAV150 is a bit wimpy for these speakers, although larger Classe amps are great. The titanium tweeter will not forgive weak sources, either. Like any hi-rez speak... | |
| Monitors for Linn Majik...HELP! Don't miss the Alon Petite with the Majik. A great combination, sweet, liquid highs and tight, tuneful, (but no really low) bass. | |
| Naim Nait 3r or Linn Majik I also have a Majik, and I would add that it is a great performer with lower-impedance speakers. I run mine into MBQuarts (4ohms, and that little amp really rocks my bedroom. It's peak current is remarkable, but be sure to audition several speaker... | |
| Dedicated line questions I have recently renovated my house and added a dedicated room. I ran one 20A circuit to two outlets, and then installed two other outlets on another 15A circuit that also runs to other outlets in the house. I included the second circuit expecting ... | |
| Amplifiers for Vandersteen 2CE Sigs??? I've owned 2ce's for years and have had several amps hooked up. They are very forgiving, warm and a bit soft, so I recommend an amp that has tight, snappy bass and good rhythm. I used a Linn amp to great effect, but don't do that unless you also u... | |
| Bryston, McCormack, SimAudio or Plinius? These are all good choices. I think the integrateds are too small, though. Your room is not too big, I know, but maggies will definitely benefit from the more powerful amps. The B-60 sounds great but would not play the maggies much above conversat... | |
| Totem manis-opinion requested Isobarik woofers need lots of stable power. I heard a McCormack DNA-1 do a good job. Also, since imaging and bass are strengths for this speaker, be sure to get the best, most rigid stands you can find. |