johnnyb1

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Analog vs. CDP: A fair comparison?
Don't get rid of the CDP. Go the 500-1000 dollar complete TT setup and try it out for at least a year.I run both analog and CDP and love them both - especially now that my 306 SACD arrived. Amazing!!Jon 
iTunes idiot needs some help
For all you rippin Itunes folks out there>I highly recommend you use a RAID hard drive for all your music. It is too valuable to loose and very time consuming to replace.Jon 
Need a 2 channel amp for rear speakers 7.1
Thanks for all your responses.Jon 
Need a 2 channel amp for rear speakers 7.1
Perhaps I wasn't clear about my system. When listening to music, I almost always listen to a dedicated 2 channel tube system.Also the Dreadnaught can with the push of a button become a 2 channel amp.That's one of the cool things about it. That hug... 
Need a 2 channel amp for rear speakers 7.1
Are you suggesting that the Theta Dreadnaught is not worthy? 
Which Preamp with a Cary V12
I tried the M16 and it was awfull with the V12. It was a great preamp with solid state amps but horrible with the V12. 
Dynaudio Confidence 5
I drive the 5's with a Musical Fidelity M3 and could not more pleased. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Eva Cassidy (Songbird), my wife and I were moved to tears listening to ("Stings" Fields of Gold) and (Autumn Leaves). The rest of the album is wonderful as well. The late Eva had the ability to convey emotion in a song that is truly remarkable. 
Attention Acoustic Signature owners:
I've owned the Final Tool for about two months and absolutely love it. I use it with a Rega 600 arm and started with a Benz Micro Glider cartridge. Just this weekend, I installed a ZYX cartridge. I'm still evaluating the new cartridge but it sound...