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All things Must Pass- High Rez Download SQ ?
Ozzy, I haven't heard the hi-Rez version but I'm as curious as you are. I wish there were a reputable and dependable review site for "hi-Rez" downloads. I'm sure you've also discovered that just because it's 24/96 doesn't mean it's gonna sound any... 
Need suggestions for speakers for Classe system.
I know someone who's selling a mint pair of CS5i's for a bargain basement price. He's got 7.2's he'd like to sell as well. Email me if you decide to go that way. 
Need suggestions for speakers for Classe system.
My Classe Delta CA2200 drives my Thiel CS3.7's quite well, so I'm sure they'd really shine with the CA400 series. I find that a tube preamp makes the combination even better. I've not heard the Classe preamp so I'm not implying it wouldn't work. 
Power cords, AC line conditioners---preferences?
P.S.I have a Conrad-Johnson CT5 preamp and a Shunyata Python CX connected to a Hydra 8 version II sounds sublime. I'm jealous of your ET 5! I hear it's stunning. 
Power cords, AC line conditioners---preferences?
Read the reviews of Shunyata conditioners and cords in Absolute Sound and Stereophile and consider their wide use among mastering professionals. Shunyata, Running Springs and Audience are widely considered to be the top three conditioner lines, de... 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
Again, I appreciate everyone's help. While I left budget gear behind long ago, I think it's critical to help anyone who's even slightly interested in SQ to find gear that meets that person's unique needs. My Dad could get better sound if he went w... 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
Phil,I wonder if a universal remote would work? Volume is all me Dad needs. 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
Thanks to everyone! This is what makes audiogon great! I've had a number pm's and also read the TAS and What HiFi reviews. Opinions are pretty uniform so I think I can now make a good bet. We're going with the 326BEE. I know Cambridge makes good d... 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
Thanks Phil. I keep hearing good things about the" bang for buck" factor of the 326. 
All time favorite speaker cables
Milpai,You get no argument from me that wire is system dependent. There are also many over-priced cables on the market. Some systems are revealing enough that cable differences are easily heard. There will always be a divergence of opinion as to t... 
All time favorite speaker cables
There isn't a professional music production studio in the world that uses zip cord, and many of those facilities are constantly looking for ways to cut costs. If all wire were the same, they'd be using spools of Lowe's 18-guage. The people who act... 
Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design
Doug,I and a number of people I know with $5,000 plus dacs, prefer a high quality preamp over even the best "attenuator" or digital volume control set ups out there. As for the rest of your post, I'm not sure what equipment you're referring to. HI... 
All time favorite speaker cables
Milpai,I am quoted on their site, which came as a bit of a surprise when I found out. I have no connection to them, other than as a customer. I only know that my one-meter RCA interconnects list for $1495 and my 8-foot speaker cables list for $249... 
All time favorite speaker cables
Shunyata Research just released (2011) new line of speaker cables. I have the Pythons. The beat every cable I've ever heard including the Nordost Odin's. Watch out when reviewers finally hear these. The new speaker cables are twice as effective as... 
Has anyone tried the new Shunyata interconnects?
It's always a good idea to take advantage of discounts on older lines when Shunyata releases an upgrade. I never auditioned their previous wire. I *will* say this: the Pythons utterly destroyed my previous reference cables, which cost $2K for an 8...