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| Amp suggestions I would think given your budget you could get a pair of Pass XA60.5's used. Great Amps with outstanding reviews. Chuck | |
| SACD Player Won't Play Hybrid SACDs Maybe the lens that reads the SACD layer needs cleaning | |
| Best Speaker for classical music I would suggest you consider Focal (utopia line).Chuck | |
| Redbook & SACD value You might consider a Modwright Sony or Oppo. Here is a link to their web-site. I have no affiliation with the company.http://www.modwright.com/index.phpChuck | |
| Silver cables You might want to take a look here. I have their DNA interconnects and x32 speaker cables. They offer an in home trial period as well as a trade up policy.www.homegrownaudio.comChuck | |
| Is SHANDING still in business? Who is the US rep? http://www.usatubeaudio.com/ | |
| CJ ET3SE vs ATC-1 or ET5 vs ATC-2 Well since no one is chiming in I will take a shot. I would stick with in the cj line for system synergy's sake. Moving further up the line will yield more detail as well as better frequency response at the extremes. How much better and whether it... | |
| New Pass Labs 250.8 - Jan 2014 Can you post the link to where you found the information?Thanks | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE Pelo911I hear you concerning crazy money for the XS amps. By the way you purchased a fantastic pair of speakers.In my opinion either the 160.5 or 200.5's would provide plenty of power to drive your Focals. You can always contact Mark at Reno HiFi ... | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE I would listen to the speakers prior to any amp replacement and then if you feel it is necessary you may want to look at the Pass X600.5's or move to the XA series say the 160 or 200 .5's or if you really want to drop some coin try the XS series.C... | |
| What happens when a tube amp fails? Any or all of what you mentioned can happen.Chuck | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE Reading the specs on your speakers the X350.5 is more than enough power. They are 93db with a 4ohm nominal impedance and dropping to a minimum of 3ohm; a fairly easy load for the 350.5 in my opinion.Chuck | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets I think for the amount of money one has invested in their audio systems that it makes sense to upgrade the standard cheap outlet that is used by most electricians. Given that, I think the PS Audio, the Porter Port and the Voo-Doo Audio outlets rep... | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets Porter Ports are a Hubbell hospital grade outlet and are not an isolated ground design; just FYI. And running dedicated lines does not mean isolated ground. There is a lot of information on the web pertaining to the wiring of isolated ground circu... | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets http://www.voodoocable.net/VAPO.htm |