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dynaudio speakers S 5.4
Dyns love power and I would go with the Lector with the choice of those 2. Otherwise I would look for something with about 200w @ 4 ohms 
3 meter interconnect?
If Balanced (XLR) no problem. If single ended (RCA) there may be a SLIGHT loss in quality. What type of ic is it? If rca is your only choice I wouldnt worry about it. 
New Roland Continuum 250 vs. Simaudio I-7
My dynaudio dealer is also a simaudio dealer too. The first time I heard the sim with the C1's I just had to have the C1's (got em too). Great combo. I have a bryston b100 and have no reason to upgrade now. If now I had to choose between the 2 and... 
Dynaudio Confidence C1: looking for speaker cable.
Forgot to mention that I'm also looking for cables for my C1's. Going to check out Jps and Synergistic Research next. Also the nordost is very fast and detailed (a little too much for my likings). I dont know about the goldmunds but it is posssibl... 
Dynaudio Confidence C1: looking for speaker cable.
My dynaudio dealer swears by nordost valhalla. He has simaudio components and it sounds fantastic. I however demoed the baldur and didnt really care for it. I am running a bryston b100 int amp with a merdian G08. I believe my bryston is more forwa... 
Removing the ground on PC?
My meridian has the same problem and lifting the ground resolved it. I have a fusion audio impulse power cord and Eric lifted the ground at no charge (just shipping). The other option would be power conditioning where an outlet or 2 are on an inte... 
Why does my Benchmark DAC-1 keep blowing fuses?
First I would contact Benchmark and make real sure that the fuse is the correct value. If it is DO NOT put in a larger one (otherwise you WILL cause more damage). You will need to have the DAC serviced. On the other hand check with panamax and ps ... 
Next up... new speakers...
With a room that size might the C2's or C4's be better if in the used market. I used to like B&w's - sonus faber but then I heard the C1's from Dynaudio. I do own the C1's now. The C1's with my Rel B3 really sound fantastic. The C4's with a RE... 
Jeff Rowland 501s burn in ... a strange experience
Just keep them 'burning in'. So far every new product I have purchased sounded great out the box then in time (from 20 hrs - cdp to 100hrs speakers - 50hrs int amp) they sounded miserable. Oh yeah cables too (almost 500 hrs for the PC's). From tho... 
Fuses amperage question
Check the actual fuses. They should be labeled as to what they are. Just take note if fast-blow or slow-blow. Get exactly whats in the amp now nothing else or damage may occur. 
Glossary of Terms?
Great link Restock... Thanks - for I have had a few questions regarding audiophile terms too. 
Dynaudio Cont.S5.4, Vienna A.Strauss or La Folia
List price today is 10,000.00 and add 20% to that for a premium finish. 
Dynaudio Cont.S5.4, Vienna A.Strauss or La Folia
I agree DYNAUDIO S5.4's. I am slightly biased for I do own a pair of C1's. Never heard the La Folia but there is no comparision with the vienna's. A little more forward and more dynamic and better/bigger soundstage. Both are non-fatiguing but I pe... 
An Audiophile's journey
Great story although a little long. Yeah I first heard my first Hi Fi back in the 60's. I was about 10 and could not for the life of me figure where the band was hiding. Didnt care what the stuff was but I sure liked it. So did my parents but they... 
Unexpected preamp needed- return policy important
OzzyWhere I live (a suburb of Chicago) all electrical has to be grounded via conduit and Romex is illegal here. BX is legal if and only if its added to and existing structure/electrical system. My outlets are self grounding. An ig (isolated ground...