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how to increase power?
My Conrad Johnson MV55 is 45Wx2.I know for a fact that it can be rewired for monoblock configuration by the manufacturer.Although it is not recommended as it diminishes the sound quality somewhat.Perhaps your Consonance can be rewired.Check with m... 
What is a DAC, and why do I need one?
Does you cd player have a digital out?If yes I would definetely get a used dac.Even Audio Alchemy for low$$$. 
mono amp connections.
I was and still is interested in passive bi-wiring with tube monoblocks driving the mids-highs and SS monoblocks for lows.My set-up will be Rogue M-150's and Mark Levinson 27.5's with Aerial Acoustics 10T.I have everything except missing one Mark ... 
Advice for high end tube preamp for ss amp HELP
Rogue Magnum 99 has a good reputation too,tubed,metal remote,separate power supply and phono .Price is down to earth and company has excellent customer service.Sonic Frontiers is no longer in bussiness and that is a negative IMO.BestGeorge 
Best New or Used Speakers
I second the Aerial 10T's .I do have them in my listening room.Paired with Rogue tube monoblocks.Highly recommended,but you will need to go way over the 2000$ range.Good luck and happy listening. 
mono amp connections.
HiIf and when your speakers are bi-wireable you must connect the outputs of your right channel bass amp to the low inputs of your bi-wireable right channel speaker.The outputs of your mid-high frequencies right channel amp to the inputs of your ri... 
Can tube amps play loudly?
ChrisI drive Aerial 10T's with Rogue M150's .Aerial's are power hungry.Whem my wife is home she keeps telling me to lower the volume .I was just listening to music with my secondary system Mission 753 and Conrad Johnson MV55(45W/side)and it was pr... 
Customs delays from US to Canada
I received a shipment in two weeks from Champaign-Illinois to Toronto with USPS this Monday (not Audio related)There is another one on it,s way (USPS Audio related)from Miami FL,it was shipped a week ago today,I am hoping to get it this Friday.Mos... 
Opinions on Audio Research DAC III. Tube Dac
Hi.There is one for sale right now (you probably know about it ).I got one and I think it is a very solid performer.The inside parts are top quality.A local high-end store owner in my area, happens to have the same model in his home and loves it a... 
Best monoblocks around 3-4k used for revel studios
M-150 Rogue.www.rogueaudio.comPower,grace and precision.When you are ready for the ultimate in amplification look no further.3999$ a pair new.Solid build,wonderful sound ,customer service second to none.I drive Aerials with authority.Hope that hel... 
DIY Isolation Platform
Hi BarryThanks for your input.I agree with everything you said and was aware of all your points.Today I experimented with one of the boxes that I made .I had it filled with No. 6 lead shot and then put the cover on with a full of water glass resti... 
DIY Isolation Platform
Hi to all.On this subject I like to add a similar project I got on the go right now.I constructed my own Aluminum audio rack a little while ago.In fact I started a thread under "Misc Audio" describing the fabrication details.Currently I am working... 
Anyone hear of the Krell MD-20 transport?
Richard is right,Philips stopped production.I found a spare CD Mechanism (CDM-3) for sale (450$USD) out of Japan a while ago.Before I send the money I called Krell for their opinion.There is no way of knowing if that spare was functioning or NOT.I... 
Anyone compare Conrad Premier to Rogue?
MaxxcYou are absolutely right,I didn't look into it .In any case I believe that both companies are excellent and offer quality products that suite any budget.Customer support is great from both as well. 
Anyone hear of the Krell MD-20 transport?
No you can't get a mechanism for the transport,I did my homework a long time ago.I called Krell Industries and talked to Patrick at Service.He said "enjoy it for as long as it works,then move on to the next best thing and keep it as a work of art ...