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Samsung Hd841 or Toshiba 4960 modifications
Musicdoc, I think I experience something similar to dynamic tension, but with a slightly different formula:Dynamic Tension = PRaT + 2 Tequila ShotsAudiophile Tequila and a cryo'd shot glass, of course. 
Help me choose an amp
Based on my experience hearing the latest Channel Islands Audio D100 mono blocks, they fit your criteria perfectly...warm, musical, non-fatiguing...and only $1600/pair. CI Audio will have 250 wpc D200 monos available soon, and these might be ideal... 
Samsung Hd841 or Toshiba 4960 modifications
Musicdoc, I'm always interested to learn something new. Can you please describe the sonic characteristics involved with a player's ability to reproduce dynamic tension? 
Question for First Sound Owners
I've successfully used the following amplifiers with my FS PD II: Bryston 4B SST, Bryston 14B SST, McCormack DNA-2 Rev. A+, CI Audio DM 100 monos, VAC Phi 110/110. 
Audience Au24 vs. Ridge Street Audio?
I really don't have a problem with a manufacturer commenting in the forums if the comments are educational, and Robert's comments are usually heavy on education and light on hype. 
New H20 Signature S250
Lloydf, my experience in using both a SS preamp and tube preamp with SS amps, a tube amp and digital switching amps is that the tube preamp adds a touch of three dimensionality and "life" to the presentation of SS and digital switching amps that i... 
What Gives? NuForce Reference 8 100wpc Mono's
Earthpulse, I've never heard of the Votec power cords. You aren't by any chance referring to Volex 17604 ? 
TRL 595-how good is it?
Lkdog, well said on every point. Your post should be Perma-Plaqued and hung in every "What's the Best", or "This Beats That", thread. 
Which speaker to buy.
Mdhoover, I'm not familiar with any of the speakers you have listed. 
Onkyo DV-SP1000 or Pioneer DV-59AVi?
Okey-dokey. 
What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps?
The First Sound PD II in my system has extreme detail and is anything but lean: incredibly dynamic with deep, tight, punchy bass and holographic midrange. And, it's basically sounded this way no matter what power cords, power conditioners or tubes... 
TRL 595-how good is it?
I have yet to meet an audionut, or to read a review from an audionut who invested in a modification without a first listen, who then upon initial hook-up reported anything but a glowing review of the product. It's human nature, I suppose. We all w... 
has anyone heard the nuforce amplifiers
The RFI issue makes me wonder what else is being affected in the system:tube preamp, DVD/CD source, interconnects, speaker wire? Does this mean using the NuForce amps requires changing all one's system cabling to a shielded design? If so, this wou... 
Onkyo DV-SP1000 or Pioneer DV-59AVi?
Audiogirl, have you read the review of the Denon 3910 on the Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity website? They do a very comprehensive review of all their players including technical measurements and comparisons. I have not provided the lin... 
First Sound Presence mk11 vs Audio Research L.S.25
That's fine, Jack, and probably best. I'm sure you understand the point I'm making, as does your source.Who's Noel?