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New Ayre MX-4 stereo power amp and new integrated
Ah...so looks like there is no new integrated amp in any time soon. I currently have CX-7e and i wish that Ayre can produce high power integrated amp such as 200wpc? Great products by the way. 
The synergy of Ayre a.k.a. the
I have Ayre CX-7e connected to Plinius 9200 integrated amp and these drive Totem Forrest. I wish that Ayre can offer integrated amp with high power. I need 200wpc, not 65wpc that Ayre has. 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
I used to own Arcam FMJ CD33. Honestly, the arcam sounds more musical and smooth, or tube like. Then I switched to Ayre CX-7e. Ayre is more details, but not the way i really like. However, the CX-7e mates very well with my Totem Forrest speaker. B... 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
Last night, i tried several tweaks and here is what i did:1> Ayre cx-7e on Tenderfoot which is on top of maple wood. Sounds ok.2> The same as item 1 above , but i also put 4 grungebuster dots (http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/gb.htm) unde... 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
what is paper coaster, by the way?If you use cardas wood block, would you put it on top of MDF shelf or something else? 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
I've just bought Herbies Tenderfeet. This really cleans up the background noise. The bass is much tighter and punchy. I think i'll get some more for my dvd player...:) 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
i read in Herbiesaudio.com that placing something like a piece of wood under tenderfeet will be ok. But I figure something like Ayre/Cardas Myrtle block combination will help. Actually, there's one person selling Myrtle wood block (same wood that ... 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
Another notice that Cardas/Ayre Myrtle Wood Blocks sold in set of 3 blocks. Why not 4? I think 4 blocks under CDP will be more stable than 3 . However, i think Ayre or Cardas has reason behind it.thanks. 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
I actually order Tenderfoot from Herbiesaudiolab.com Let wait and see if it will help anything. Since it has 90-days trial, i'll try it. If it does not work,i'll return the stuff and get Myrtle block. How many block do you think i should get? I th... 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
thanks.I tried to place the cdp on top of maple wood which on top of my shelf (without Vibrapod). The sound was much better as i expected. Tighter bass, mid and high are clear. I think i will order stuffs from Herbiesaudiolab.com and place it unde... 
CD player upgrade/ Arcam vs. Ayre
I used to own Arcam CD33 , not CD23 , now Ayre CX-7e. Arcam is warmer and it's excellent when listening to vocal. However, Ayre is natural and balanced. Its built quality is excellent as well. Another great feature is that it has true balance outp... 
Should Rotel be ok to drive Totem Forrest?
thanks.I think i will audition ayre cx-7e as Totem recommends it. Or arcam fmj 33.By the way, what do you mean that i should try with 220v?thanks again 
Should Rotel be ok to drive Totem Forrest?
Update: I purchased Plinius 9200. I'm happy with the Plinius sound. I now quest for cdp. The followings are on my list:Ayre CX-7eMusical Fidelity A5Arcam FMJ 36 or Diva 192Cary 306/200Would you please comment on these cdps?thanks. 
Experience with Musical Fidelity X10V3 Tube Buffer
i have rotel rcd-1072 + X10-V3. The sound is warm and kind of laid back. If you prefer details, then i guess x10-v3 won't do. I used to have rotel pre-amp/amp and IMO, rotel amp is forward and a little bright. So X10-V3 helps a lot. Now i have Pli... 
Totem Forest uses a Swan driver???????
Totem states that the driver is modified to their spec . (who knows), but i think good speaker is not just a driver, but other factors involved such speaker cabinet design .