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McCormack Amps w/upgrades or other SS/Hybrids
Labtech: Thanks for the great explanation o8 
Audio Net amplifiers from Germany
Tom, Evan Trent of Symphony Sound in Chicago carries the line. The importer is in the Boston area. I cannot think of the name but I found it on Google when researching Audio Net a couple of months ago. I read that you added the Vivas to your syste... 
Who has used a Genesis Digital Lens?
Peter, if you try one with your Audio Logic DAC, I will be interested to hear what you think of it. It might be interesting to ask Jerry Ozment for his thoughts. - Brooks 
Suggested tube amp with First Sound Deluxe?
I have a FS Presence Deluxe and a VAC 70/70 and really like the combo.. I prefer it by a large margin to my former VTL MB-450s. It is more musical to my ears. 
Placette RVC review in Stereophile
Stereophile did a short one like that on the VTL MB-450s a few months ago. I got the impression they do these on products they like that have been around awhile and have already been reviewed. 
player vs. seperate dac / transport?
I saw that Jim from Avantgarde is now the US dist. for Zanden. I hope that a dealer in Chicago picks up the line. I really would like to audition the DAC. 
EMM Labs on Bad Redbook
VVrinc: I have never purchased anything or spoken with Mike from Audio Federation. However, I have read many of his comments and have always found them very articulate, helpful, and sincere. I have noticed that when someone asks for a comp. betwee... 
Glenn Gould piano recording of Beethoven
I noticed that very oddity last night and thought I had a phase problem. I am glad to read that others have heard the same and it is not by ears or gear. 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
Kalan, Thanks. That is exactly what I wanted to know. Have you ever considered upgrading to the Paramount? Please let us know how the Syrah compares. Brooks 
meadowlark nighthawk/ vandersteen 3a sig
Keith, I did hear the Nighthawks once. They were in almost a warehouse type of room. Even so, they sounded quite good.Just out of curiousity, is the slope responsible for the time/phase accuracy? If so, how do vertical speakers address that issue? 
Sophia Electric 845 - Any heard it?
Audio buff, I am in IL. Thanks for the offer. However, I decided to buy a VAC 70/70. 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
Hi Larry, I agree with you that HiFi is lucky to have Kevin and Emmnauel in business. They are both very talented, helpful, and forthright. 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
84Audio: I hold Emmanuel in the same high regard. I have some old cyoed Telefunkens in mine and just like you found the made an enormous improvement. 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
A VAC has always been an option. However, they seem to be about twice as expencive as the others. 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
Joe, that is good info. to know. Thanks a lot.