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Preamp new/used under $900
I agree with sugarbrie on the Anthem. A real steal right now. 
JOB, BelCanto, Perpetual, MilleniumDACs?
What does EVS stand for? I'm also trying new DAC's. I can't find this EVS Millenium. I'm currently trying the Perpetual P1a & P3a. They are very impressive and may be better as they break in. Plus they are promising room correction & speak... 
Talon Loudspeakers
Glreno, I'm currently having an amp shoot out. I've owned a pair Pass Labs Aleph 2's for a while now and they are great amps. But I think that the Alephs area little soft with this speaker(Talons). I've just completed a home audition of an incredi... 
help on amp
Bel Canto EVo is amazing,very lively & musical. 
Talon Loudspeakers
I think they like solid state amps best. I've been trying the Bel Canto EVo. They are amazing with Talons. The speed of the digital amp w/ the speed of the Talons are a perfect match. I was negative at first, having $14000.00 speakers driven by $2... 
Digital Amps. How good are they?
Sedond, I don't do vinyl. But have been considering it. Do you think that vinyl is a better match w/ a revealing amp such as the Bel Canto EVo? This thing is very accurate,allmost to the point of overly analytical, very dynamic and forward. Maybe ... 
Talon Loudspeakers
I only play mine loud during the day, At night while we're as sleep they play low.In the manual(which I'm sure you've read a million times) it says not to use any breaking in tweaks with the acception of loud,harmonic rich music. 
Digital Amps. How good are they?
I'm at 90 hrs. now with the Bel Canto. One thing about this amp I'm not sure I like is it is exremely revealing,if you play a cd that's just a hair less than perfect this amp ruthlessly brings it to your attention. Maybe that will change as break ... 
Talon Loudspeakers
Glreno,Be patient the best sound you've ever heard is coming. I'm at 200 hrs. and wonderful. 
Sources for NOS tubes
Mikeg,I found the # for Tube World. It's 920-208 0353. Real fast service and good pricing. 
Digital Amps. How good are they?
Got my Bel Canto EVO today my first impressions are very favorable. To the extent I maybe ready to sell my Pass Labs& my BC 2's. They have only been playing for 12 hrs.!! The manual says that 40 hrs. are the most noticeable,but require about 2... 
Digital Amps. How good are they?
I've got one coming for in home demo to try.I'll let you guys know the results.The Bel Canto that is. 
Talon Loudspeakers
I'm sitting & listening to my Khorus's after about 80 hrs. of break in,by the way listening to Diane Shuur & B.B.King GRP Heart to heart. I now know why I paid more for these speakers Than my fisrt car. Words can not describe. You know how... 
Talon Loudspeakers
I reckon me & Acuujim are just a couple of idiots in idiot land on idiots get in free day. But we sure are enjoying great sound. What ya think Acuujim. I need some oceanfront property in Tenn. by the way. But need financing from Phill or maybe... 
Talon Loudspeakers
I own a pair Talon Khorus. They are without doubt the best I've ever owned or heard. Fast, so neutral that at first I thought I didn't like it but the more listening I did the more I realized they're just right. All those disk we play over and ove...