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snell a II
I had a pair of Snell AIIs from 1982 to 2002. For twenty years I thought they could not be bettered. Yes there were speakers that could better them in any one category, say imaging, focus, bass response, soudstaging, but not one I could find could... 
Records of the Year 2003
BTW, I find the first Shins record entitled something like "Oh, Inverted World" even better than "Chutes Too Narrow". 
Records of the Year 2003
Records that I've enjoyed this year include:Geoff Muldaur---"Private Astornomy": Mainly updates on Bix Beiderbecke tunes with great vocals on a few cuts by Loudon and Martha Wainwright. Nice to have these tunes in modern sound quality.Blind Boys o... 
What did you replace your DQ-10's with?
Snell Type AIIs 
IC for Moon/Revel
I know this is a question re interrconnects, but I had the same problem with Revel Studios and found the Cardas Golden Cross speaker cables really helped with the treble. 
Opinions on why this system is uninvolving
I am the original poster and I'd like to update you all on how things worked out becasue I have made a lot of changes. I have finally gotten the Revels to sound great. I still have the Hovland and I took BWhite's advice and kept the EAD transport.... 
Questions re: Biamplification
Thanks for the information, audiogoners, I really appreciate it. 
New batch of Albert Porter's cryo treated Hubbells
If this offer is still available I would like to purchase four. Thanks. 
Window treatment ---Recommendations on fabric?
Thanks to you all for the advice. 
Can XLR to RCA affect input impedance of amp?
In rereading my question, I realize I forgot to ask one more thing; or perhpas it needs to be asked in a different way. Even if the XLR to RCA adapter idea could be done, that isn't really balancing anything is it? And, therefore, doesn't that mea... 
Can XLR to RCA affect input impedance of amp?
My mistake, I'm sure its Kohms. 
What amps are being used with Revel Studios?
The Proceed HPA-2 sounds wonderful with the Studios. In fact, as I understand it, the Studios were voiced with them. 
What amps do you use with your Revel Salons/Studio
I just swtiched from powerful tube amps to a Proceed HPA-2 and the differences were remarkable. This amp has real synergy with the Studios. 
Opinions on why this system is uninvolving
Bwhite: I tried everything you suggested and it made a significant difference. Its still not completely there,b ut much better. The EAD transport surprised me. What do you think, by the way, of the Audiomeca DAC? 
Bruce Moore Tube Amps
I have MFA 200C monoblocks which are rated at 200 watts per side into 8 ohms and they switch to triode mode for less output. They use 6 KT90s a side. I've had them for about 8 years and have really enjoyed them. Then again, I used them primarily w...