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Most Quiet TUBE Preamp. Linestage. $ 12K or less
I've never personally heard such a beast, but I believe the ARC Ref 3 is touted as being as quiet as you desire. 
Robert Plant Mighty Rearranger
It's difficult for me to wrap my head around critiquing an artist's recent work based on how his voice sounds in his late fifties compared to when he was 20.Taken in the context of the qualities of his voice today (some of which are more interesti... 
Best amps for rock and heavy metal
I wanted to amend my previous post to include Pass Labs and Gamut as two other solid state brands I'd consider along with McIntosh. Check out the Gamut offerings. Man, those are sweet sounding solid state amps. I guess I've got a thing for MOSFET ... 
Best amps for rock and heavy metal
I am a Metallica and Tool fan. Crank them up often. I use Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE loudspeakers with a Moscode 401HR. The combo rocks. Personally, the only solid state amps I would consider would be McIntosh (the Moscode is a hybrid, but I c... 
Robert Plant Mighty Rearranger
...I went to see him life- outstanding show, one of the best ever.Maril555 (System | Threads | Answers)That's what the Los Angeles Times' concert reviewer said, too. I' was sorry I missed that show. 
Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?
www.mcmaster.comWide variety of soft, medium soft, medium and hard vibration control polyurethane available in sheets, bars, strips, balls, tubes, rods, backing, no backing and adhesive backing. 
Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ?
12-30-06: Mrtennisa component can't have transparency and musicality as the latter implies coloration and the former implies a lack of coloration.Robert Harley agrees. From "The Complete Guide to High End Audio":Transparent - Sonic description of ... 
Robert Plant Mighty Rearranger
I bought Mighty Re-Arranger early last year, and think it's terrific. Lots of the old Led Zep in Plant's singing. 
Anybody play any musical instruments...........
I think a solid bass foundation is more important to me due to my experience of truly feeling, no, BEING, the music.Mfsoa (Answers)That's a very good explanation of my viewpoint regarding bass. 
why the PC change the tonal on my gears.
I guess do what sounds best to you is the message!Nilthepill (Reviews | Threads | Answers)An excellent overall guiding principle for every aspect of the audio hobby! 
Anybody play any musical instruments...........
Priz, I actually got back into playing several years back by purchasing a set of Roland eDrums. They fit into my office. I bought Modern Drummer for about a year and actually practiced many of the exercises. Ultimately, I sold the Rolands. They so... 
Speaker placement..
One method: divide the length of your room by odd numbers. This gives you different distances from the rear wall to place the FRONT of your speakers. The same thing applies to your listening position. If you're backed up against a wall, or otherwi... 
The best CD Player for the money
Why did you offer to sell me the APL 3910 for $4500 on the spot?Mrhiendaudio (Answers)711Smilin has a documented history of selling his gear at very reasonable prices. Speakers, amps, preamps, tubes, digital sources. His prices are almost always b... 
Exemplar-Denon 2900 tube audio output not working
Emailing him is not the best method of contacting him. He responds very quickly to telephone calls. 
Anybody play any musical instruments...........
12-29-06: PrizAfter a 16 year leave of the drums (marriage, kids, work, etc) I built a home office thatÂ’s large enough to accomodate my new drums and audio gear.My dream.If only I had room to set up my 1978 Ludwig Blue Vistalite Big Beat kit!