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What is the benefit of balanced xlr cables
"Perhaps Audioquest RCA ICs could be better, especially for the prices being suggested... whatever those prices may be..."That's a little vague. How would you suggest they improve? And adjust their prices?One thing that Bo didn't mention about AQ ... 
The value of top end 1080p projection
Avgoround! It's good to see you posting again. Haven't heard from you in a while. You pose an interesting question. I'm not too into video, but I trust Rlwainwright's judgment. His advice is always excellent. 
Peachtree Audio Nova as. Preamp questions
In your first post, you said that you ordered the small sub but didn't give a model. I assumed it was a Dynamo 300. Even if you ordered a different model, still go to ML's web site and have a look at it anyway. You'll notice in the pictures that i... 
linn sondek CD12
"11-24-14: ChayroHow does one "come into possession" of a CD12? Sounds wrong to me."You're just mad because it didn't come into your possession. 
linn sondek CD12
I'm not sure what its worth, but its a pretty unique unit. As far as I know, Linn makes the transport themselves, and its the only CD transport ever made outside an Asian country. I'm guessing that's the reason they go for so much. I think new the... 
Peachtree Audio Nova as a preamp questions
There's only 1 pre out on your 220. The aux is an input. First, run a set of IC's from the 220 to your amp. Then, get a pair of speaker cables. Attach one end of the speaker cables to the binding posts on your speakers. Attach the other end of the... 
What is the benefit of balanced xlr cables
"11-23-14: Infection@zd542 - they have XLR connections. "Components and cables can have xlr connections, but that doesn't mean they're balanced. 
Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT...
"I personally have had the experience of going in to a listening test with a decided negative bias and coming out with a different opinion entirely. It may well be that when one expects to hear no difference, then the tiniest difference may regist... 
SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 3...TUBES & CAPS upgrade
"I have been in touch with Chris Johnson of Parts Express on his super duper upgrade as he is a hour away from work but im in Canada and he wants to charge $60/hr and taxes in USD... Not gonna fly in my house.. besides I have my own tech."I don't ... 
This might just be the end of brick and mortar
"11-23-14: SwampwalkerZd- I think we are talking past each other. I was referring to distribution through internet sales instead of B&M, not both modes for the same lines, and thought that you were, too. I see that you were not."Yes. I should ... 
Wilson Alexia 20x15 Room
Maybe John from Audio Connection will nice enough to come out and do an in home demo for you. 
Advice from apartment dwellers
"11-22-14: WhitecapWe just crank it. Screw the neighbors."In NYC he'll be taken into custody for trying to commit suicide. 
This might just be the end of brick and mortar
If you look at most of the big, well established brands in high end audio, they only sell through B&M stores. And they are very selective about who they let become dealers. I don't see any other way they can do business. 
ARC VSi55 integrated or VS55 plus Preamp?
"I wonder what I might expect if I were to have the same amplification mated with a full function pre for example an LS27?"That sounds like a very good idea. 
Advice from apartment dwellers
For the type of NYC apartments we are talking about here, some speakers that I know work well are ProAc, DeVore, Martin Logan ESL's, Small JM Labs and Small Audio Physics. I'm sure that there are others, as well, but those are the ones I have expe...