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Berning ZH270 vs 845 SET amp
I thought I would pass this conversation along that I had the other day with a guy from Berning Company(not David). I am not using his name to protect the innocent. He made the comment, that for me to like the Berning amp I would have to like the ... 
Berning ZH270 vs 845 SET amp
I would like to thank all of you for your responses. They are all unique and helpful in their own ways. Kris yours being very well written.My source is a Cary 306 SACD and I think it is as good as anything under $12000.00., but as anyone can read ... 
Berning ZH270 vs 845 SET amp
So, what if I am going to use the Berning like an integrated, no preamp? With my speakers a little tightning of the bass would be fine, I just don't want to loose the mid and highs that one gets with tubes. Yes I may lean towards the warm, romanti... 
Berning ZH270 vs 845 SET amp
It an effort to help the thread my speakers are Coincident Super E III's. 92 db, 14ohm. So any amp "should" work fine. My concern with the Berning is that people say it does not sound like tubes a littlelifeless and of course some people say the o... 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
I would agree 100% with Robal. My experiences were exactly the same as his. I really like the Cary 306, its much more enjoyable to listen to compared to the Ayre.Mike 
Silverline Sonata II or III owners
Bill,I do use a tube amp...only! The Model II was lite in the loafers in regards to the bass. I felt both speakers were bright. The mid range is excellent and the imagining is top notch.They just were not my cup o tea. They are easy to drive.Speak... 
Silverline Sonata II or III owners
Bill,I have owned both and sold both, their are better speakers for the money.MHO.regardsMike 
What's better than Oritek X-2
For those of you interested in the thread and not vacuum cracks. I have ordered pair of the Jade Vermeil ic's. Boa I am using a Black Momba pc on the cdp and a AZ cord on the amp.I will let you know what I think, it will take a month to get the ic... 
Difference: Cary SLI80 Signature vs non-signature?
IF you really want to get the sli-80 call Upscale Audio and get the F1 version, they are the only dealer that can sell it. I have owned 3 sli-80 and this is by far the best. Talk to Kevin or Jared they will help you out.I have had 3 of them becaus... 
Acoustic Zen Adagio, How Good Are They?
I felt compelled to write this post, potentially my last. Why, because these speakers are so good IMHO, that I am finally and offically off of the hi merry go round. These are most musically satifing speakers I have ever heard, are they perfect no... 
Anyone using Coincident Total or Super Eclipse
This does not answer your question, but I had a pair of Supers and sold them and have kicked myself every day since. FWIW.Mike 
Experiences with ModWright Sony 999ES
I had a Modwright Sony 999 with all of the mods and just sold it to upgrade to Dan's new player the Sony 9100es. I think that the 999 is one of the most musical players out there. I had a Cary 306/200 before the Sony and liked the Sony better. The... 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
Hey, has anyone out there done anymore with these 2 players?I auditioned the Ayre last night and was impressed, but no enough to lossen my wallet. I have owned a Cary 306/200 and thought it was one of the best out there. The new Cary 306 is suppos... 
Your Opinion: Coincident Vs. Silverline?
I have done this same comparison and the Coincidents are the way to go hands down. I have owned 4 Silverline models and 2 Coincident and kick my self everyday for selling my Coincident Super E III's, they are great speakers. The Coincident Partial... 
Audio Physics ...Bright or forward?
The new Tempos have a soft dome tweeter! The only other speakers these guys carry are Aerial(metal dome), Triangle( man do I hate those speakers), Wilson audio...I wish and AP's. They are more of a SS house, they only carry VTL for tubes neither o...