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BMC MCCI vs Roksan Reference DXP SE
Well it is all bit moot now. I did compare the Roksan to the RCM and the RCM won. But I could have lived with either. I never came across a BMC for a decent price. 
Diamond drivers
@NVPI also heard those speakers ate a10 audio in Amsterdam. 
Top monitors 3K - 6K range
Have you listened to the Totem Mani-2? I have heard them on multiple occasions and I always thouhgt they sounded great. IMHO a little less analytical when compared to the C1 but they do sound more musical. From what I have heard. I would love to h... 
RCM Sensore Prelude OR Zesto Andros PS1 Phono?
@ActusreusWhat is the difference between the normal RCM en the Furetech version? 
Conversion of mV to dB
@Almarg,Thank you I will try this out. 
Magico VS Daedalus VS Marten VS Spendor
Eventhough I love the Django XL I think your room is far to small. Maybe the Spendor would be better suited for such a room. 
bi-wire vs jumpers
IMHO bi-wire, or shotgun is pointless. I cannot see how running multiple speaker cables from the same amp can improve the sound.I have heard from more then 1 speaker designer that they think it is BS but they do provide the option since it is what... 
balanced output VPI
@Riffer,When I look at the manual:http://www.vpiindustries.com/manuals/vpi-scout.pdfI find nothing about how the juctions box is wired. 
balanced output VPI
Thank you all for the advice. If I use a special RCA to RCA cable. I would need to modify the junction box. Maybe I will do this inthe future.For now I will just enjoy the music. My girlfriend would not be amused if right now I would start about b... 
Conversion of mV to dB
This is a bit of an old topic but I just bought the same phono pre, the RCM Sensor Prelude. My cart is a Lyra Dorian.Output voltage : 0.6mV (5.0cm/sec., zero to peak, 45 degrees) Right now I have set the RCM to 0.6mV. Is this correct? 
balanced output VPI
@PbnaudioI know I can buy the XLR junction box. But I think these are highly over priced. At least for a VPI Scout they are. But then I would need a XLR-RCA cable and I would perfer a RCA-RCA cable.From what I understood is that if I disconnect th... 
Tube amp terminology
@AtmasphereThank you for reply. 
Older is better - D/A chip?
@Zd542Sabre DACs seem to be the flavour of the week. 
Are Monoblocks better than Multi-channeled amps??
@Metman,No, but I do think you need to spend lots of money before mono amps or even pre/power amps become better then integrated amps. Integrated amps like the ASR emitter, Symphonic Line Kraftwerk, Pass ect. Give same priced separates a run for t... 
Are Monoblocks better than Multi-channeled amps??
Equal budget integrated amps are the best.