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| best high sensitivity full range speak under 15k Devore Silverback References. Full range (21Hz to 40kHz), stable 8 ohm impedance, 91db efficiency, $14k. They replaced a pair of Vandersteen Model 5s in my reference system. They sound wonderful with tubes or solid state. I've stepped off the updg... | |
| High End User Interface for PC Audio I'm using a 12" IBM Thinkpad laptop to remotely control my VRS Audio music server over a wireless connection. Not as elegant as a MAC solution perhaps, but very convenient.That said, I recently purchased a couple of Sonos zone players and controll... | |
| Strange Grounding Problem? Hi Plato,I am experiencing a similar problem with a standalone solid state phono stage, and the phono stage of my Thor TA-2000 tube preamp.I live near the NuForce office, so Jason Lim of NuForce offered to diagnose the problem for me. I dropped of... | |
| Comparison of $11,000 - $15,000 reference speakers I'll second Sugarbrie's recommendation of the Devore Fidelity Silverback Reference. They replaced a pair of Vandersteen Fives in my system, and I couldn't be happier. | |
| Review: Channel Islands D100 mono blocks Amplifier Silveraudio,Great review. I too am a happy D-100 owner after making the following journey:ASL Hurricane tube monos >> ASL 845 tube monos >> JJAZ ICE >>Audio Zone AMP-2 monos >> NuForce Ref 8 >> CIA D-100s.Both the NuF... | |
| TVC with subwoof or cdp direct to amp & sub Glai,I'm using an Audio Zone PRE-T1 TVC which has two sets of outputs. Highly recommended. BTW, how is the ASL 1009 working out for you?Wayne | |
| sonny rollins Saw him at the San Francisco Jazz Festival this past spring. Sonny was in great form and played his a*s off. IMHO, he's the greatest living jazz improviser. He can cover the whole history of jazz in one solo. You won't regret seeing him. | |
| battling the pops and clicks You might want to try an HRS Analog Disk. I noticed a significant decrease in surface noise using the Disk versus the record weight that came with my Amazon Model 1 TT.Here's a review from Enjoy the Music:http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equi... | |
| guitar question I've been using a Tara Labs Decade cable for my Fodera bass for about five years now with great results. Improved frequency response across the entire spectrum. A much more punchy sound.Audience also makes a line of MI cables you should check out.... | |
| Solid state "backup" amp recommendation Semi,I have to second TVAD on the CI Audio and NuForce "new technology" amps. I purchased both as a backup to my Antique Sound Labs 1009 tube monoblocks. I've since sold the ASLs.The CI Audio amps are based on the Hypex UCD chip which is widely av... | |
| FIY, one of best Bass Test Discs Bignerd 100,If you love upright bass (so do i) pick up a copy of Brian Bromberg's "Wood". Great recording and great playing! | |
| What is the quietest preamp you've used? Audio Zone PRE-T1 transformer-coupled passive preamp with RCA ins/outs. | |
| Any suggestions on coolest running monoblocks? Nanotweeter,In my system, the D-100s were more "tube-like" in the midrange than the Nuforces. Being a long time tube amp lover, this was very important to me. In addition, I felt the D-100s had a tad more width at the back of the soundstage.To use... | |
| Any suggestions on coolest running monoblocks? I second Rx8man's recommendation. My Channel Islands D-100s replaced a pair of Antique Sound Labs 1009 (parallel 845)tube monoblocks driving Vandersteen Model Five speakers. I was able to compare the D-100s to the NuForce Ref8s. In my system, the ... | |
| ZYX Airy 3 vs 90X Dmailer,I had an opportunity to audition both cartridges in my system (Avid Diva TT/Origin Illustrious arm) before buying. I chose to go with the Airy 3, which I subsequently upgraded to a UNIverse when I upgraded my turntable (Amazon Model 1/TriP... |