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Benchmark Dac 1 vs Bel Canto Dac 2 ?????????????
It's called the ole placebo effect.I participate(from time to time) in collecting data on control vs real vs placebo.We see this kind of thing all the time.The mind is a powerful tool and people are just sooo convinved by things they perceive but ... 
ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
I think you no exactly what I was getting at.There are oodles of threads about mods.I was hoping this wouldn't be another one highjacked by the mod squad. 
ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
Karltoo There is no mention of mods etc because the thread title is "esoteric x-03 vs ayre c5xe ". I think everyone is growing very weary of the plugs for other gear/mods . There are many threads to post your plug for mods. I too want to read opin... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I tried that website for Supratech but it is closed.Do they have a new site? Thanks 
SACD Player Shootout
I listened to the linn unidisk at a dealer for about an hour on an all linn system.I tried all sorts of discs.I couldn't understand how this unit received great reviews cause it sounded like an elcheapo player to me.I would have guessed it around ... 
Is Apogee in a class by itself among planars?
Yes, Apogees are in a class by themselves.I don't own a pair but I heard a set and I never forgot it.Nothing I have heard approaches the transient response of the apogees. 
"The B&W Sound"
I have heard many people complain about B+W as well.I have both the martix 801s series 3 and nautilus 802s.The 801s are awesome.I initially hated the 802s but then I played around with the frontend etc.Now the nautilus are the best speakers I have... 
Dedicated power,long power cords - waste of time?
The only advantage to dedicated lines is the fact that you have more available power.However audio components use very little power so I doubt it is neccessary unless you are running multiple amps for a H.T setup as I am. A dedicated line does not... 
Anthem Statement D1 vs. Arcam AV8
I haven't heard the arcam but after hearing the statement D1 I bought it immediately.It is truly an amazing pre/pro and SOOOOO easy to use.I think anthem has all the other manufacturers running back to their R+D departments.I know a dealer who car... 
Cables for B&W Nautilus 802
replace your interconnects from your anthem to your amp with about a 30 foot run of elcheapo balanced lines( about 50 dollars should do it).Just buy mic cable from a music shop. I will bet 20-1 odds your problem will be greatly reduced if not cure... 
Paradigm subs?????
I had the v.1 and now have the v.2( just bought it) but I was also told there is a v.3 that is why I was curious. I can tell you the v.2 is alot better sub then the v.1.Cannon fire rips through your gut sending one to the E.R.This sub is so good i... 
Need advice ono a Tube preamp
I see some tube preamps have one tube,some 2 and some 4.I only need a line stage preamp.I would also prefer balanced outputs.As I am trying to warm up the mids and highs a bit is it better to have more tubes? Or does the number of tubes even matter? 
Need advice ono a Tube preamp
If I buy a tube preamp new then: 1) how long does it take to burn in 2) how often do you need to change tubes 3)will changing the type of tubes affect the sound much/little and if so are there certain tubes that are considered to be better than ot... 
Anyone with a high-end home theater sans sub?
I have a highend H.T setup which I have run both ways.I use B+W 801s for mains.I can tell you a good sub still makes a huge difference.I am using a paradigm servo 15 and an Anthem D1 pre/pro.You can spend alot more for a sub but I doubt you will g... 
Bryston to release SP-2 pre/pro
I spoke to James Tanner yesterday.On the first day of release they had 50 units ready to go and were back ordered approx. 150 units.If you order one today it will be approximately a 4 week wait.