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Audio Aero Mark II--using balanced and unbalanced
balanced amplifiers used were Wolcott presence mono blocks Rowland model 1 and VTL 750 REFERENCE mono blocks. 
any experience with Pipedream 21 s ?
the SPM has a brighter lower treble than the reviews claim it actually is. The upper bass is much too thin and lacking in body and weight. Not too even mention the extremely low level detail it fails to transmit to your speakers other cables like ... 
Audio Aero Mark II--using balanced and unbalanced
not exactly sure why but that's what I'm told its either not truly balanced or they adjusted the level in the balanced circuit so they are equal to the RCA sound level. Haven't measured with a meter but they sound the same volume output to me. 
Audio Aero Mark II--using balanced and unbalanced
both the balanced and RCA outputs are at the same volume level so this is a convenient advantage the Capitol has allowing easy biamping. Works excellent for me. Thanks for your complement also. 
Best spkrs for rock: Dunlavy V-Watt/Puppy-Revel??
the Dunlavy 5 doesn't sound strained at 90 db if your amplifier has enough power doesn't at 100 db either if fed enough power example Conrad Johnson premier 8 no strain whatsoever at over 105 dbc at listening position 10 feet back. Couple hours a ... 
DVD / Line Doubler Question, Need Help Please
what's the resolution capability of your monitor? 
Help with best way to connect a transport to a DAC
survey says AES/EBU balanced. Its correct IMO. 
Best CD Player for under $5,000
used Audio Aero Capitol Mark 2 
"Best" cable elevators?
tennis balls. 
Do Transports Matter???
Redbeard, maybe this site isn't for you. People here have learned to believe what they are hearing and even if its not possible to measure a change doesn't mean a sonic improvement hasn't occurred. 
Which tube dac with remote volume?
hello the Prima DAC MARK 1 doesn't have volume control but does have the tube output stage. 
Do Transports Matter???
Redbeard you obviously haven't compared any power cords on a transport before. Please try it and let your ears be the judge. 
impedance mismatched ?
they are XLO SIGNATURE 2 they don't hum when used in my friends system. Interesting note when I connect from the balanced players outputs using a XLR to RCA adapter and a RCA terminated Interconnects to the amplifier their isn't any hum problem? 
impedance mismatched ?
hello Herman I believe your correct I checked the information again the specifications actually says input impedance 137kw is this actually same as 137k ohms? Thanks 
HELP with my Audio Aero Capitole Mk II
hello correspondence with Jean-Paul Combelles manager of Audio Aero revealed the Capitol Mark 2 XLR pin configuration assignment is as follows:XLR pins assignment on Capitole CDP is as follows :1 Gnd2 Hot3 Cold