dan6054

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Best speakers for Canary Audio CA-301CA
Reference 3a L' Integrale Speakers sound great on singled ended tube amps.I heard these speakers at the 2001 Stereophile show and they sounded so articulate with a really good bass response.Here's a pic of them.https://www.audioasylum.com/audio/sp... 
$10K-15K short list?
Alot of good choices.I would recommend Legacy Signature which i heard at a NY HI Fi show in 2014 which were great.   Here's a video of the Legacy Signature speakers.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XrMtzzNHdsI also really like JM Lab Mezzo Utopi... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Canton Ergo 91JM Lab Mezzo Utopias. 
I need a new DAC! Advice/Recommendations?
I would recommend the Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 21 Tube DAC;I'm using this tube dac with a Sony DVP-NS9100ES DVD CD player as a transport.  This Musical Fidelity dac sounds very analog. Also someone mentioned above the Electrocompaniet ECD-1 da... 
Proclaim Audioworks DMT-100
kcloftguy the most important thing are the drivers.  If you can get the drivers you can always fix the speakers if they needed to be fixed.  I'm looking at pics of the speakers and the Woofer and Midrange are definitely Eton drivers.  Eton drive... 
Focal Mezzo Utopia Be Upgrades
Erik i have the Mezzo Utopias. I'm using them on a Carver Lightstar amp, Mark Levinson 380 preamp, Onkyo 9090 tuner, Musical Fidelity NuVista Cd player.I wouldn't change anything on the Mezzo's. I love that TLR tweeter on the Mezzo's.  That was a ... 
Review of Kora Hermes DAC
Doukhobar did you ever get the Kora Hermes Dac?I also have the Kora Hermes.  I'm using it on a  Denon DVD-9000 DVD CD Player which i'm using as a transport.  The Denon 9000 makes a very good transport.My Kora Hermes Tube dac was modified by Jerry ... 
What ever happened to Krell ?
I didn't even realize Dennis Had left Cary.Thanks for posting that info 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Great reviews of amps whitecamaross.I had to ask about the Mcintosh C1100.Does this tube preamp have the dac built into it.My friend has the Mcintosh C2500 tube preamp which has a dac built it.  He's also using Maker Audio NL14+ Monoblock amps,  ... 
Best reasonably priced SACD player?
I also agree on the Sony SCD-XA5400ES.I'v been using it for 3 years.Its a great sounding CD player.I haven't used it for SACD's, which is plays.  
Need recommendation for a CD player
I also recommend the Sony 5400ES.Its a great sounding CD player.  I'v been using it for 3 years now. You'll see them on Audiogon and Ebay.My friend had an interesting combo.He's using the Musical fidelity Tri vista 21 tube dac and a Pioneer Elite ... 
Will a new sub sound better than my Velodyne F1200?
sboje if your looking to use the Velodyne F1200 for music, i wouldn't recommend it.  These Velodyne subs from the early 90s were mainly for movies.     
Will a new sub sound better than my Velodyne F1200?
I'v used the Velodyne F1500 for 25 years for movies.The F1500 uses a 15 inch woofer and a built in amp.My system is Canton Ergo 90 speakers, Canton center channel and Canton rear channel.  The F1500 is an amazing sub.   I wouldn't use it for music... 
Wadia 850 repair? Suggested replacement?
I'v used Ben before. He's great.  He fixed my Denon DCD 9000 DVD Cd player.  Another person i also recommend is Scott Gramlich at SG Custom Sound in Douglaston Queens is also really good. www.sgcustomsound.com Number is 718 224 5083  
Who is the KING of MONOS?
MBL 9011 monoblocks weigh 223 pounds each.They are gigantic. [/]http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_1/show-report-ces-2007-page-13.htm[/]