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Parasound Halo JC1s
Thanks GuysI read somewhere in the Halo JC1 the balanced imputs are better sounding than the unbalancedDid you try them Essential? 
Up grading power amp... Mono blocks or stereo amp?
>> There are many excellent stereo amps and an equal number of poor mono blocks << (Audiofeil)Obviously I was meaning "at the same quality level"Everyone knows there are poor monos and good stereo amps!But when you have the same qualit... 
Up grading power amp... Mono blocks or stereo amp?
If you have space in front of your hi-fi setup two monos are always better than a stereo ampLong signal cable (balanced are better) but short speaker cables 
Audio Research ref3, vtl 7.5 vs FS paramount MKII
"You might be surprised but I owned a pair of Avalon Opus(25000 Euro) and I replaced them with the Harbeth"Hello DrubinI'm not surprised! eheI had the Harbeth C7ESII and I know how magical is the Harbeth production 
Any experiences with FM Acoustics Preamps
The FM 155 is a very good preamplifier but pay attention to the high gainOne of my friends needs to let the -20db filter turned on with a Pass Aleph Amp 
Speakers: $3,000-$4,000 on Audiogon
Hello Adam,Why don't you add the Thiel 2.4 to that list? 
"Budget" cable advice, please
I agree with Facten .. I have 3 mters pair IC3 Art Audio Cable from CD to preamp and it sounds fantastic for the cheapo price it costs..My cent! 
Parasound Halo JC2
Thanks for your opinion JfzI noticed too the different point of view of Valin and Atkinson and as you wrote maybe it could be refferred to the different break in time.I haven't here the two JC1 yet .. probably they left Canada this morning and so ... 
Transparent Music Wave Ultra
Thanks alot Objective1 .. pratically you're meaning those cables nowaday are kinda legacy cables probably sonically outperformed by cheapo Transparent line like the Super XLDid I get right? 
Parasound Halo JC2
Thanks alot GBmcleod your point of view is clear and very interesting 
Transparent Music Wave Ultra
I forgot the picture , you can find one here:http://www.audiograffiti.com/public/img/annunci/2008316_131024_NJARJB.jpg 
Parasound Halo JC2
Not many Euro makers sells 400watts/8ohms amplifiers and the few ask more money than US makersTrust me .. Missioncoonery the US market is still the best for quality and price 
Parasound Halo JC2
Hello Mission,I don't think the Pass X250.5 ourperforms the power of two JC1 and sonically since I never listened both I can't tell you my opinions.I didn't buy a Pass X250.5 or the better sounding X350.5 only because this relatively new X.5 serie... 
Parasound Halo JC2
Thanks Zormi but they only debate about HT .. and HT isn't in my dreams list 
Parasound Halo JC2
Weird .. it seems no one here listened a Parasound Halo JC2