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Anti-Cabls Ic's alternatives?
Thanks for the responses guys- I do plan on upgrading to the Eichman plugs if I go with the Anti-Cable ic's. btw has anyone heard the silver wire version of this ic? I was thinking of trying it but am afraid it might to bright with my system ( n... 
1k used Integrated amp- Plinius?
Ferrari, It's funny that you mention the Denon because I was actually considering that awhile back but for some reason lost interest. Maybe because I thought 80 watts wouldnt be enough for my speakers ( everyone recommends at least 150?) but maybe... 
1k used Integrated amp- Plinius?
It looks like the two top contenders right now are the Plinius 8150 and Classes CAP 150/151 . Has anyone directly compared the two and if so which is better for rock music? Thanks for the help 
1k used Integrated amp- Plinius?
I forgot to mentioned that my speakers are 86db and 4ohm so I need 150+ watts. 
Vandersteen 1 in the nearfield, for rock music?
Bond, You mentioned the DCM Timeframe series, are the vandersteens similiar to these speakers? I bought a pair of the Timefrom tf400 from a local swapmeet for 30 bucks and thought they were awesome, especially for rock music. 
Vandersteen 1 in the nearfield, for rock music?
I'm talking maybe 6-7 feet away. I noticed the PSB's I currently have are good in the nearfield compared to most other speakers iv'e heard. Iv'e also owned Audio Note Ax-Two, Klipsch Heresy and POLK Lsi9's. All of these are good in their own way,... 
Paradigm Studio 20 v.s. B&W 685
Did you end up buying the B&W? If not, whats your budget and what type of sound are you looking for? 
Paradigm Studio 20 v.s. B&W 685
Iv'e heard both of these speakes side by side with the same equipment and music. Id choose the B&W simply because the Paradigms are horrendously bright. They remind me of my PSB Stratus Minis, except with a lot more treble. 
Green Mountain Audio Calypso
Their website is far too confusing for me to take them seriously. Correct me if I'm wrong , but don't they make you pay some huge "restocking" fee if you decide to return their speakers? 
Paradigm Studio v2 VS. Vandersteen 2Ce Signature ?
I'm wondering, for those of you who think the Paradigm Studio series is bright/harsh or whatever, what do you think of PSB's Stratus series? I own PSB Stratus Mini's ( aluminum tweeter just like the paradigms) and to me they sound bright sometime... 
Vandersteen's Low Spousal Acceptance Factor
Nah, I'm not. I wish I was, though, then I wouldn't be broke! 
Vandersteen's Low Spousal Acceptance Factor
Poor speakers. How would she like it if you critized the way she looks? Maybe tell her she needs to shed a few pounds, or that her nose is too big. See how she likes it. Seriously, I dont get why women hate speakers so much. I think the Vanderste... 
Axioms and Ascends
I dont think the Ascends are "giant killers" like all the reviews says. I had both a pair of Ascend CBM-170's and a pair of PSB Stratus Mini's in my house at the sametime and the Ascends were no where near as good. The leap between the two was a ... 
How Important Is The Cdp?
OK, I tried to respond to everyones post...Rarl- Yes buying a 1000$ is a little extreme,but i was just using this as an example of what might tame the harshness in my system. And I must note that the treble is not whats bothering me- its actually ...