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Mike Lavigne's System I would add an opinion on cables. I have been a skeptic for a long time. However, in the last couple of years, I upgraded my system to the highest levels such as Gryphon Poseidon . . .	3091
This is not a System! But getting there. Alexsee, i should note the following particularities of the system: -the speakers are self powered (the sub, below 300hz) -i use digital equalization through the Accuphase dg38 and. . .	303
Anyone HEARD the qol 'signal completion' device? I have been listening to the QOL for a week in my system. For details on the system pls see the audiogon systems section. The QOL is set up after preamp and before amps via xlr . . .	258
USB DACs with 24/192 via USB I may repeat some of what has been said: -there are various USB Dacs that go all the way to 192 but I believe most stop at 96 for now -firewire may generally produce better results. . .	74
IMAGE PROBLEMS VOCALS OFF CENTER If you have tried swapping and eliminating all hardware (checked voltage output on standard tone out of each amp etc) then clearly it can not be the equipment. It is you or the . . .	57
Kondo, Zanden, CJ, Ref 5? Pre w/ Pure Tonal Color? I have tried a ton of preamps and as I explain in my post I think the PRT1, when connected in the right system, is by quite a distance the most transparent one. This transparency . . .	42
Members with No Feedback Check out people who have feedback over many years. I got scammed for the first time recently from a "seller" in Indonesia who received funds for a preamp and never responded. . . .	39
EMM DCC2 vs Hi End Preamps Rgs92 is right. There has to be a demonstrable difference to be worth the extra dollars and space. You can use them for other upgrades or to take your wife to a vacation to thank . . .	27
Reimyo CDP vs EMM Labs/Meitner I live in Tokyo so I know well all the aforementioned players and some of their dealers. Since the EMM gear started selling in Japan this year, people are returning their Reimyos, . . .	27
KRELL SACD or TEAC Esoteric DV-50 Higher cost but I live in Tokyo and Esoteric is now selling two $12,000 brand new models (universal player and SACD player) which are far superior. Much more expensive, of course	26
Esoteric X-01 SE vs EMM CDSA SE I have had comparisons done in audio dealers between the following: -Esoteric X01 -Esoteric P01 combo -EMM separates before ES series -Sony SCD1 The system was the same for all . . .	22
Lost in Speaker Cable Land - $350 Budget I have the grand pianos too, among other things, and I used to run them with Analysis Plus Oval 9s. I highly recommend them	18
Preamp or Not There are electrical reasons which make a preamp the better choice for most amps out there. I will try to elaborate some other time. However for your cable question, it is worth . . .	17
MBL 9011 v/s Boulder 2050 monos The MBL is not the most transparent amp. FM Acoustics and Telos 2500 from Goldmund beat it at that. I own all of them so I know. I also own the Krell One which is equally detailed. . .	15
SS Pre Recommendation That is definitely correct on bass. In terms of preamp, many do well with wavacs. I like particularly the Lyra Connoisseur and surprisingly the Krell Two. Obviously, the even . . .	14
Power cord heiarchy You have to try it out. There is no rule that I have found to be consistent, not to mention that the science around all this is nebulous at best. The front end will help the . . .	14
A question for technically astute I have lived in countries using all voltages and it is a commonly known fact between amp designers that 220-240V regions perform better with most of their designs. In addition, . . .	13
Preamps: Rogue v. VTL v. Blue Circle VTLs used to have reliability problems being a new company etc but they have clearly gone a long way and I think they are the way of the future for tubes. They are trying to make . . .	13
THE EXTERNAL DIGITAL CLOCK How do you like the Magicos? I am interested in them and heard them at CES. I noticed however only one binding post. Do you need to order them differently to be able to bi or multi. . .	12
Best Upgrade? Somehow I am not as convinced that it would make such a huge difference	9
TEAC Esoteric X-01 SACD/CD Player Here in Tokyo it is considered as the best sacd. the UX1 has compromised quality for formats (compromises at this price level may not be a good thing) but I have heard the X 01 and. . .	9
Kharma Ceramique 1.1 vs JM Labs Alto Utopia I dont think anything tops the tweeter of the Altos. I know people have their views on this but mine is that its accuracy, especially when driven with tubes, is wonderful and not . . .	5
Hardwire your amps to the panel. Or even better, why not use solar power, fill up huge batteries and then run them directly into the DC of equipment. I tried to convince some manufacturers to help with that and . . .	4
Accuphase Dp100/101 vs DCS elgar/verdi I know it is not exactly what you are asking but I would go for the new models at Accuphase the DP 800 and DC801. I have owned pretty much all other pieces and I prefer these. You . . .	4
Sonus Faber Grand piano home I have them (just upgraded) and I think if you run them with a VTL ST75 integrated (or is it 85?) you will have a lot of fun. Also could try the CJs but they have less power	4
Hovland HP100 hum? Thank you all for the advice so far. I have unfortunately done the following: -changed interconnects--> no effect -turned on/off the light --> no effect -disconnected all TV/cable . . .	4
jazz at the pawnshop - rhapsody Strange. Jazz at the pawnshop is now available on hi res downloads...or just try vinyl	2
Static or other weird hum problem Thank you. I will try this out although I think that it seems to be a grounding problem. I tried my Lamms on and the techician measured 130V on the chassis!! Best, Michael	2