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Squeezebox Duet - digital mods - which are best?
Rollier, I hope you won't mind me interposing a question to 2chnlben raised by his post. I was considering buying the Logitech Slim Line Transporter until I read your post about the PS Audio Perfectwave Dac. I saw the Paul McGowan youtube video on... 
VPI Scout cart pairing
I second Cruz123 recommendation of a Dynavector 20X special version which has a 1.0 millivolt output. I have this cartridge paired with a VPI Scout and I am very pleased with the combination. 
The day the music died.
I was surprised when I read that Bob Dylan attended one of Buddy's last concerts three days before his death. 
the dead on tour again. ---two questions:
Warren Haynes is the hardest working man in rock and roll. I don't think he ever stops playing whether it's with one of the Dead spin off bands, the Allman Brothers or his band Gov't Mule. Warren can play guitar and can sing, with a deep growling ... 
75 Ohm antenna connector for Classe Tuner 1
Mapman,Thanks for your helpful advice. I will proceed as you have recommended.Thanks again. 
Phono stage for newbie...
I have a VPI Scout with a Dynavector 20 (Special Edition 1.0 mv) and a Simaudio Moon LP 0.5 which retails at Music Direct for about $500. I have limited experience in this area but this phono preamp was recommneded to me by a person with many year... 
Pre Amp + Amp to run B&W 803S
There is a Classe CA300 presently on sale on AGON for $1500 which is a great price. I have a Classe CA200 and a Classe preamp with B&W 802 speakers. The combination sounds great to me. I was tempted to buy the CA300 but I don't really have a n... 
Transporter vs Ayre CX-7e
Chesebert,How would the Ayre C-5Xe reading a redbook layer vs. a transport running a 24bit/88khz flac file? 
B&W 801 S3
I would also toss in Classe amps to the mix. Classe and B&W 801s go together like a fried peanut butter and bannana sandwich, just ask Elvis. 
What is the best band ever?
BeatlesLed ZeppelinJimi HendrixBob DylanAlman BrothersGrateful DeadPhishString Cheese Incident 
Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment
Thank you all for your comments. My set up is as follows: Classe CA 200 amp, Classe CP 35 preamp, Classe CDP .5 CD player, B&W 802 Matrix Series 3. Perhaps I should demo some higher level audioquest and a different line of cables. I will make ... 
Intriguing world of Analog
Hello all,I have now officially taken the plunge into the analog world. Today I purchased a VPI Scout turntable and a Dynavector 20X cartridge with a 1mv output. Apparently, this cartridge is one variety of Dynavector 20X cartridges that come in h... 
Classe or Mac ??
I have the Classe CA 200 and the CP 35 preamp running a pair of B&W Matrix 802 Series 3 speakers. I couldn't be happier with the set-up. With the helpful suggestions of Audiogonners I have recently installed a Classe phono board into my pre-am... 
Yamaha RX Z11 vs. Denon 5803
Kthomas,Thanks for your reply. I think you are right that I can't go wrong with either choice. However, I would like to see a volume indicator on my television display when I am changing volume so I may go with the Denon.Initially I considered sep... 
Intriguing world of Analog
I have ordered the phono board for the Classe CP-35. It cost $200.00. From the installation instructions it looks like I can install it myself, no soldering required. The phono board supports both MM and MC cartridges. I believe the lowest voltage...