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Primare Pre 30 or Electrocompaniet EC 4.7
My experience (12 years or so) with Primare PRE30 does not support impression of any brightness.. highs are, to my ears plus context of the other gear in the system, even understated a bit yet silky smooth and detailed. This pre was one of the BB ... 
Why are there no Reviews of the Pass Labs XP-22. Is there anyone with strong feelings?
Unity gain? I thought it exists in pro audio only.. 
Primare PRE-32/A-32 combo lessened volume
I use brand new factory Audioquest both Columbia and Diamond XLR cables, 0,75/1 meter, respectively. Both models balanced, of course.Should I blame Audioquest for declaring/selling cables balanced while making it another way?! 
Primare PRE-32/A-32 combo lessened volume
Zd542. Thank you for your prompt reply.Yes, both Primares have XLR input/output connectivity option. I don't know exactly whether it refers to true balanced design or not, but this should not affect the volume issue itself..As I said in the initia... 
anyone remember b&w DM 310s?
I owned DM-310 between 1991 and 1994.Tweeter on hotter side, bass room-dependent but generally shy and wooly. Too much better speakers nowadyas. 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
Well... linked page above emerged apparently unusable, so I would pinpoint the link verbally, towards the review of the Bryston 7BSST monoblocs in Stereophile (January 2010), page 5, comparison with Halo JC-1s. 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
I am not sure if linking another web page is welcome overhere, in terms of a-gon forum policy... If not, I apologize. If so, I would recommend this page:http://www.stereophile.com/content/bryston-7b-sstsup2sup-monoblock-power-amplifier-page-5Accor... 
Krell New Pre-amps?
Guys, with all due respect, don't you think you went too far offtopic? I follow a Krell topic, now visibly contaminated, while keep (any) cable topics fully out of my radar...You might consider continue discuss Tara Labs and alike wires via PM or ... 
Preamp for Krell 750mcx
Sorry, never had Evo-202 in my system. I fact, I have listened extensively the Evo-202 in friend's system, which means another room, different power amps&speakers etc. No comparison. 
Preamp for Krell 750mcx
Audiolabyrinth,Yes. Mr McKeagan likely refers on significantly beefier power suppply at Phantom (bigger, now 290VA transformer plus 41600 microfarads filter capacitance vs 170VA/39600 at Evo-202)).The reason why SH prices reach far higher point in... 
Preamp for Krell 750mcx
No, as I said, I have a real experience (owner) with the Evo-222 and the Phantom only.Yes, I said also that the latest Krell top pre called Illusion is essentially the same design, lingering almost a decade, streching from the Evo-202 via Phantom ... 
Preamp for Krell 750mcx
My limited experience with Krell preamps (Evo-222 and Phantom) gives me some credentials to suggest no compromise in this issue... The Phantom sings a full class or two over the Evo-222. In my opinion such a classy power amps deserve the best, so,... 
Parasound Halo JC-1 factory capacitor change
Should be a very insightful experience to compare first-hand those two "versions" of this famous amplifier... However, it means that - to have any opportunity to do so - Parasound meanwhile have built a pretty substantial batch of JC-1s, all with ... 
Krell EVO 302 or 302e
I don't think there will be any drop in Evo series prices... The rumoured new A-class line of Krells will be, in terms of concept, some kind of replacement to previous AV separates. The flagship Solo-575 monoblock will cost $11275 per piece, which... 
Rotel RC 995 preamp v RC 1070 any reason for one o
Geph0007,Differences between two preamps are more than significant. Personally, I have never owned either, so cannot give a valid comparison sound wise in my room. I own the RC-1090 btw, this was Rotel flagship pre several years ago (inside view s...