fjn04

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The elite phono stages VS. Full function Pre-amps
I have no direct experience with the Thor gear, but I did do an A-B comparison of the Aesthetix Io vs. the ART AUDIO ref. vinyl phono stage and preferred and kept my IO. I know the Thor is highly regarded and would look forward to hearing your fut... 
Calling all electricians for advice on wiring home
You can also run a seperate circuit box(sub-panel) for all your audio only. I had one wired with 12 breaker spaces and of course then had the electrician wire the Sub- panel to my main panel. To make things even more interesting , I also heard tha... 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 - MK I vs MK II
Ive owned this player in mk 1 and 2 form and have owned the AA cap 2 for nearly 5 years. The 1 had that textured midrange magic that few other digital players which I have heard have. The 2 retains that magic w/ a better all around performance tho... 
Vac Standard 220 standard, signature, or Phi
I appreciate the feedback, I am using the stand 220 sig. and will be taking delivery on the Vandersteen 5a shortly. I think the 220 is a capable performer but did not drive my previous Egg Andra 2's sufficienly for my personal tastes. Perhaps the ... 
Vandersteen 5a. How refined a product are they
Thanks for the feedback. I do think the 5a could have been set up better and they were certainly very resolved w/ deep articulate bass and obviously will be very revealing of assoc. equipt.. I have a VAC 220 sig. Amp (4-kt88 per mono chassis) ,Fir... 
Pass XA 160 vs. Lamm Hybrids m1.2- 2.2 amps
Matrix, I did hear the M1.2 driving the Andras briefly and the combo sounded fully fleshed out and musical. Clearly, I have been on the tube side of the fence for (Ahh-ever), but certainly after hearing the M1.2 I believe I could finally be happy ...