underwoodwally

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What happened to Volksamp
Call Pass Labs and they should know as its their product that is licensed. 
Who pays for busted stuff?
Since the unit did show as advertised and the transport screw was left out, the seller is clearly responsible. There is no way to know how it got damaged but if you did not receive what you paid for, a perfectly working unit, you should have the s... 
which one? parasound 2205 vs. ATI 2505
Haave you checked out the Outlaw 750 amp. It IS the ATI with less output transistors. This is because Outlaw feels that less outputs sound better. Dealers will tell you it is a cheap ATI but they can't compete with the Outlaw direct to consumer ma... 
Soliloquy 8.2
There is no such model as an 8.2. Do you mean 6.2? 
Upsampling/Advice on Transport
Go with a Pioneer DVD player. I heard a cheap Pioneer 333 at the CES show run into a Perpetual Technologies P1A (upsampler-dsp based interpolation unit) run this way and it was great. By the way the DSP bases interpolation the the rerason units li... 
AC regeneration and power conditioners
There is no reason to use a Power conditioner after a Power Plant 300. What comes out of a regenerator is essentially perfect power and every time I tried a filter after a regenerator it compressed then sound. Regenerators and devices that output ... 
the best CD player under $1k?
You may want to wait a little longer before making any purchase decision. Currently other than the $5500.00 Pioneer transport there is nothing available with both SACD and DVD-A. Therefore whatever you purchase is essentially already outdated. Che... 
P 600 and my TV
Douggieboy, The Power Plant 600 makes 720 watts of A/C power while the Exact Power makes 2000 watts. This is 66% more power than the large Power Plant 1200 that sells for $3950. Not bad for $1450.00 less money. Plus, per the PS website, the Power ... 
Cheap SACD Player or wait for DVD Audio?
The new unit is $1500 and getting excellent reviews. BUT, it still doesn't play DVD-A. Typical Sony. These are the same people that brought you The Betamax. Just cause the format may be better does not guarantee its commercial success. There are s... 
P 600 and my TV
You would be amazed how much power a TV like the Pioneer pulls when it turns on. Initial inrush current could easily shut the 600 down. Look at the Exact Power-2000 A/C Regenerator. Go to www.av123.com. 2000 watts, smaller, and much more efficient... 
PS Audio PP600?
The PP600 is just an amp making A/C and its protection circuitry will shut it down when you need more power than it can deliver to keep it from blowing up. Be very careful because if you plug sources and your amp in to it you may be disappointed o... 
Need help finding a subwoofer that is...
I am very familiar with the Rel products. The StentorII is amazing and fast enough to keep up with the Sonus Extremas that we use it with. Fast and accurate and it can shake the room. 
Tracking Force for MA 3002 Cartridge?
I sold them in the early 80's and late 70's and 2 grams is recommended if my memory is not failing 
Do I have to buy all new CDs?
As much as audiophile always trash equalizers they can be effective tools for helping with good music that is poorly recorded. Try an inexpensive Audio Control for the music you like that is too bright. Used with a light touch it may help you enjo... 
Bel Canto or Birdland?
Both are good DACs but I would look at the $699 Perpetual Technologies P3A. In the newest Soundstage they prefer the P3A to the Bel Canto. The P3A also got a great review in Secrets of Home theater and High Fidelity. Go to www.perpetualtechnologie...