czarivey

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Best upgradable system components for under $6K
Used BAT VK51se -> Event Opal active studio monitors(near 500w per each) will get what you need ez. 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
Rleff, It's not sign of better design. It's sign of deep global nfb. 
Are horns and hi-eff designs becoming more popular
Last comment of Ebm always attracts, so get Horny and never look back 
Looking for a new band?
I discovered Cyrilic Typewriter. I think they ran out of last copy they've made and ready either to re-issue albums or press new ones. The music is beyond incredible. 
OS question re: Beats Music
It more sounds like driver(for the new M-Audio speakers)-streamer issue. Check manuals or product info on company web if you need to download additional drivers to the one automatically created 
Anyone have problems getting gear back from ASi?
check if they smoke too much pot. they show the MI phone number, but wonder if they've moved to CO or WA and have partied a lot ever since? 
Replacing Veneer on ProAc Speakers
given the correct fact by buconero, you still can initiate a claim against moving company, collect funds, sell your speakers + collected funds will probably get you a new pair or near-mint used pair of proacs. 
Is your tube amp really a tube amp?
ZD, I've never seen tube DAC chip at all. I only know semiconductor DAC chips or circuits. Is DAC(logic component) in VK D5se implemented with vacuum tubes like in first computer?? I thought that it would take at least a size of 24' box truck encl... 
2 runs of wires or 1 run w/ jumpers
best if used bare wire going through both upper and lower terminals. 
Is your tube amp really a tube amp?
there are many true tube amps, but are there ANY true tube CD-players with buncha toobz? i only saw ones with single tube per channel and the rest of circuit is semiconducters 
Replacing Veneer on ProAc Speakers
Sounds more like $1,000 worth of work at least.RW, I believe that no need to go medical or law school, because you can learn how to refinish speaker much faster and charge $250/hourly if not more. Consider that skill for your childrens' future. 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
03-22-15: TatersI think Mc intosh is fine gear. I even own a mint Mr-78 tuner though I never really use it. I just think their turntable looks ridiculous. Meters on a TT. Please.I figured that! They own it, but don't use it. 
Step Down Converter - Does it degrade the sound?
1. you shouldn't have any problems with current or equipment safety if your adapter is capable to handle sufficient currents you unit requires.2. you may hear an extra noise from an extra transformer which is obvious.3. as far as SQ goes, no subst... 
who has the best recommended product reviews
it's tough to find among all 'right' anything 'wrong', but it cannot be true. 
Whats the best HDMI cable?
AudioQuest Vodka may make your image blurry if you take more than pint.