perrew

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Want to buy Ayre C-5xeMP but...
Relentless,even though I have a very good music server and it doesnt make any disturbing detectable noise since its situated away from the DAC/Player the CD drive still sounds better. If I had to choose between the music server and the CD I would ... 
Phono PreAmp with less than a 12" x 15" footprint
Lake513, could you tell me more about the cable and what it does better and where can you read about it? 
Phono PreAmp with less than a 12" x 15" footprint
I second the Lukasceck PP-1. I have it and it looks amazing, unfortunately I have not hooked it up yet so cant comment on sound. 
ONKYO TX-NR905
I could drive my Wilson WP7s without a problem and got the best sound with the Audessy calibrated and Stereo mode. I used a Velodyne SPL1200R sometimes but found it a bit slow when listening to music(but nice for movies). I think the 905 is an exc... 
Koetsu vs Dynavector vs Lyra??
Audiofeil,Im not familiar with the My Sonic Lab Eminent Ultra BE, but have heard the XV-1t and think it is very good. Can you tell me what you prefer about the My Sonic Lab and also what phono do you use with the two?Pär 
Elrod Statement Gold PC compared to old Statement
Thank for your answer, I must commend you for the extensive testing with all the different combinations. Have I understood correctly that you have the NWO connected to the Pure Power as well? I had the old Statement but was not so happy with them,... 
Elrod Statement Gold PC compared to old Statement
Very nice review! Was there any marginal difference between the components benefits from the Golds, i.e. did the CD benefit more or did the amp benefit more etc. or was there no dicernible differences? Also have you tried the gear without the re-g... 
esoteric x-01, ux-1 etc reliable?
On 6moons you can find the following:Esoteric commentsMark Gurvey of Esoteric USA who kindly submitted the above images had this to say about the NWO 3.0-GO: "During the recent CES 2008, we heard this unit in a presentation by Alex. Yes, we were a... 
Vpi vs. TW Acustic
Dlanselm, I agree and will contact you directly regarding the cart.I think its interesting that you consider spinner distant third. I have read your blog and followed your evolvement from Brinkmann and on to now Raven, I think it gives credibility... 
Vpi vs. TW Acustic
Dlanselm I like your stance on conrolled opinion, I think that is a way of judging components that doesnt get enough weight in the equation. May I ask how many hours you had on that cart before you concluded it didnt sound good and with what arm c... 
Kudos to speed controllers
Im not familiar with the previous product but if this new one would be an alternative to the PSU 301 AR I would be very interested, since the loricraft is quite costly. Are there any more info available? 
Kudos to speed controllers
Mark, do you think this new controller of yours would work for a Garrard 301 and possibly be on par with the PSU 301 AR? 
Seeking a "high end" integrated amplifier
Seldon, congrats on the Vitus, I think thats a nice machine, it got very good response couple of years ago when it arrived on the scene and they redid the preamp since then so im sure it got even better. 
Best Albums Of 2008
I dont see this one here: Rodriguez - Cold Fact 
Argento cables - any experience?
The original designer of Argento cables, Anders Grove, is now with Vitus Audio, mybe you should try VA cables instead?