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Bryston Vs Classe
I've been doing a lot of research recently for upgrading my speakers. In the process I started reading the old AVA Audio Basics archives (http://www.avahifi.com/root/audio_basics/index.htm).The man provides a very intersting take on popular hifi c... 
Bryston 2BLP to power Revel M20s?
I auditioned the Vandersteen 2Ce's with my Bryston 2BLP yesterday. Both the dealer and I were very impressed with the performance of the amplifier. We were using a Rotel RCD 991, an expensive Adcom stereo pre (?) and top end Audio Quest cables.The... 
Bryston 2BLP to power Revel M20s?
Thanks jrd... looking forward to E3 when I'll get the chance to swing by an audio shop and hear those PMCs for the first time :)Nick 
Why do digital cables sound different?
I want a DAC with a slot for PC133 SDRAM, a 5 1/4 drive bay and an IDE controller. Those features should cost less than $60 retail (motherboards do that and a lot more for $60). I'll drop in 128 megs of RAM from crucial for $35. I'll plug in a 40x... 
Upgrade Paradigm Studio 20s for music & movies
Thanks,I've heard about Coincidents. They're good looking speakers and I was very impressed with the company line (except for their extra special power cord, which sounds like snake oil to me). They're on my list to hear, particularly with the rec...