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Long Island, NY - Audio Syndrome
Smithtown, NY 
New York City location; SIX state membership
Smithtown, NY 
Opinions on VTL-IT 85 paired with Silverline Sonat
I am driving my Sonata lll's with the VTL Stero 150 and they are a great match. As you know these speakers don't need a lot of power to drive them but the additional power of the VTL can only help. My suggestion is to get the VTL modified as soon ... 
Magnepan lover, which one do you choose?
I have owned a pair of moddified MGlllA and experienced the same problem described by hifiharv but whatever you decide on it is imperative to brace them externally with some kind of speaker stand. I have seen them advertised here in Audiogon but c... 
Can a Theta Digital Miles CDP be modified?
See my post and ensuing discussions on the Theta Gen Va comparison. 
Best Power Conditioner
Tice Power Conditioner - Now discontinued. 
Power amp for Silverline Sonata III
I am using a VTL Stereo 150 moddified with oil filled caps and NOS tubes. The sound is extrordinary, silky smooth clean highs, transparant mids and surprising, a tight bass. 
Theta Gen Va Mods
I agree with 51 derrill, mods does not seem the way to go. I am going to replace my transport (Theta Data Universal MK.ll.) Any suggestions? I want a used one in the $700 to $1,000 price range.Thanks 
Theta Gen Va Mods
The unit is balanced and has the 20/96 upgrade. I am thinking about getting the Genesis Digital Lens, but is it worth the bucks and what kind of improvement can I expect.Thanks to all 
What are best speakers for low powered tube amps?
Silverline Sonata MK.lll. Nothing better under $10,000. 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
Silverline Sonata MK.lll. The best kept secret for now but not for very long. I was blown away with the musicality of these speakers, the effortless tonal balance, smoothness, detail and extension both the high's and low's.Visual stunning and hand... 
Speakers that accurately reproduce a drumset
There are many good speakers out there that can do this but for my money, the new Silverline Sonata MK.lll is the best bang for the buck. 
Silverline Sonata MK.lll overall sound
Thanks to all for the feedback. 
Which DAC?
Save yourself a ton of money and buy a used Theta Gen.Va.Still as good as any other DAC mentioned in this thread. 
Tweaks for Silverline speakers?
I too contacted Allan regarding a replacement for the spikes on my new Sonata MK.lll speakers. He reccommended Hockey Pucks, unfortunately I don't know anything about or where to buy them. What are the sistrum stands you speak about and how do the...