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Hegel H-160 or Parasound Halo Integrated
Zzzcue57,What sources and cables were used when you listened to the Parasound Halo integrated? 
Who believes that Robert Plant
As far as women singers go, you would need to mention the only woman to sing on a Led Zeppelin album with Robert Plant, Sandy Denny. She was a seminal figure in the British folk music scene. 
Why are so many people trying to sell Harbeths?
Extravaganza,How did you arrive at the opinion that listening distance "must be short, about 1.5m or shorter...? 
Auditorium A23 Record Mat?
I have been thinking of getting the thinner one for my Rega P5 to replace the felt mat. I have tried Herbies and was not happy with the results. Any ideas on how it would work with the Rega? 
Dynaudio Confidence C1
The C1 needs far more power than the Luxman class A can provide to perform what they are capable of. Maybe the class A/B design Luxmans would work for you. When I had my C1's I used a Simaudio Evolution series I-7 integrated. Sounded superb. I hav... 
Luxman Class A Integrated Slight Buzzing Noise
It is probably of no concern. You could call Philip O'Hanlon at the Luxman USA distributor On A Higher Note. He is a gracious gentleman and has a thorough knowledge of Luxman products. 
REL Strata III - faint crackle/pop sounds
My Strata III did the same thing about a year and a half ago.I removed the control/ amp assembly, sprayed contact cleaner in the on/off rocker switch, and worked the switch back and forth a few times. It hasn't made the crackling noise since. 
Dynaudio C1 II owners - how loud can you go?
I used to have a pair of c1"s, not the II version. I used a Simaudio i7 integrated amp. They played quite loud without any distortion. My room size is 18x12x8. Perhaps your amp is giving you a problem.In answer to your last question- if your room ... 
low volume from Coda csib. Any suggestions?
The A3.2 volume control is either a potentiometer or of that nature. The CSiB volume control uses a digitally controlled attenuator. They are two different devices. Most probably your experience with the CSiB is working as designed. A few years ba... 
Pairing Plinius 9200 with Dynaudio Focus 140?
I once used a Plinius 8200 mkii with a pair of 140's with pleasing results. The 9200 should sound great 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
All due respect to Schubert, but you don't turn off your refrigerator when you leave the house. I have been an appliance service technician for thirty six years and have seen appliances that came very close to starting a fire but haven't.I would n... 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
When I had my Simaudio i7 integrated I left it on all the time, but on standby when not playing. This is strongly suggested by Simaudio."The Standby button disengages the input section from the rest of the i7's circuitry and turns off the digital ... 
Bookshelfs budget is $ 2000.
I have owned the Totem Model 1 Signature, Dynaudio Focus 140, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3. I currently have the Harbeth 30.1. I have listened to the Harbeth P3ESR at a dealer. To my ears the Totems sounded great at the start but became fatiguing after a... 
Your Dream/Team Rock Band
Count me in for "The Traveling Wilburys". 
A fond farewell to The Allman Brothers Band
Unsound,Curious as to why you think "it's long time for them to hang it up"?