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Review: Muse Model-100 Amplifier
I have owned the model 100 and 150 monos.I liked both amps,however;my current reference (model 160) beats them both.The 160 is powerful,tight,extended(both ends)yet detailed and delicate at the same time.it is smoother through the upper mids and l... 
$8k budget. Need advice.
I love the 2001 speakers and have heard them many times at a local high-end shop.In fact, the owner of the shop also loves them and keeps a pair at home.While I have enjoyed listening to them with a number of amps,the Raysonic SP-200 Integrated am... 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
Stereophlle has an annual recommended components list.Class "A" is for spare no cost ,best in world performance.Class 'B" for outstanding performance,but not the very,very best.Class C recommended components are still quite good,but with trade-off... 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
Hi Terry,It was nice speaking to you(until we were cut off).I have not heard the VS336,but am a fan of Boston Acoustic Speakers.For a mass market speaker company,they always gave you alot for the money! I owned the VRM-50's and thought that they w... 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
I'm not sure about replcing the fan.It would solve the problem for me.I have always been aware of the fan when it runs at lower listening levels/during quiet passages.Other than that,I think the XL-600 is one of the greatest amps ever made! It has... 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
That should be "Larry"I talk better than I type! 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
Yes,they are quite different.Both are excellent amplifiers.The big drawback to the otherwise outstanding XL-600 is the cooling fan.If you would like to talk more on the subject,give me a call.Latty(215)570-8497 
Any love for the Vincent PHO-8phono stage?
I have not heard the Cambridge,but am currently using the PHO-8.It is extremely quiet and well balanced.Though not as flexible or dynamic,it is the best sounding inexpensive phono preamp I have had since selling my Lehman Black Cube SE.It is also ... 
Is it wrong?
A long ago acquaintence(went by the name of Dr. K)once told me:Do what you feelFeel what you do &Do it all over the world! 
Best used DAC around $500
The Cambridge is very good and very flexible.The Citypulse DACS are also great sounding and add a headphone amp/variable output remote controlled preamp as well.If USB is not required,The Musical Fidelity A 3-24 is built like a tank and is very mu... 
Is centerclamp like TT Weights as good as TT maker
I have two of the TT weights and am quite pleased! 
Adding Sub to current system
The Rel subs are musical and integrate well with most speaker systems.Even their affordable T series are terrific and designed for corner placement. 
Celestion Ditton 110 erplacement Tweeter
Hotmailjbc,Thank you! I'll call them. 
subwoofers w/room correction
Many Infinity subs use their RABOS System.Some Velodyne subs provide remote setting via mic which does some room correction. 
AMPLIFIER HELP
Curiousgeorge,A Hafler Transnova 9300 does very well with the Heresys and sells used for less than $400.The 9500 or 9505 will drive almost anything(probably overkill for the Heresys)and should set you back between $600 or $700.My favorite SS amp i...