david_berry

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Seperating 2 channel and HT in the same system.
Joew,Just turn your computer off. Don't ask questions, JUST DO IT! If you are still reading and asking questions, do so at your own risk...I was exactly in the same boat about 6 months ago asking the same questions. I also had the Studio 60's, PW2... 
bryston ST and NRB question
Krazeeyk,Go to the source. Chris, James, or Stuart at Bryston are more than helpful! Stuart Taylor (ST) designed the ST version of the amp. I have owned the 3B-ST and currently own the 4B-ST.Their phone number is (705) 742-5325.Regards, 
Great Jazz SACDs
Pbb,Who is the large retailer? Myself and fellow Canucks in Southern Ontario would like to know if they have a branch here.Thanks. 
wire for dedicated 20 amp circuit
Drum75,This is the same type of cable that I have (although I use 12 ga. wire) for a dedicated 20 amp circuit. I use this instead of its plastic sheathed brother (romex) because it is exposed on the outside of a wall inside our house for about 20 ... 
Amp for Paradigm Studio 60 v.2/Primare D20?
Well, from personal experience, a Bryston 3B-ST amp mated well with my Paradigm 60v2. They cost about $750 used. Your speakers do not have that great of a load for an amplifier. If that is to expensive, keep your eyes out for a Parasound HCA-1000A... 
Audiophile pre-amps with home theater pass through
Sonic Frontiers Line 1 (~$1000 used) and Line 2 (~$1400 used). Both preamps are tube-based. 
upgrade tube for SF line 2
I also have the SF Line 2 preamp (SE version). My understanding with repect to tube replacement is that as LV2 and V2 are the two tubes that provide the most gain by far, it is most beneficial to replace those with the better (read more expensive)... 
What's your profession? Age?
Chemist (also trained at the University of Waterloo for 7 years - Hello Keith!)34 years old.This damn two channel bug has bitten hard, but what a fun hobby!System MSRP: 20K Cdn. 
SA-14 Construction/TOC Issues
I am currently not using any power conditioner. The only thing that I have done is install a dedicated 20 amp circuit to power my 2-channel system. It seems to have worked fine for the Sony SCD-C555ES player and other CD players before it.Thank yo... 
SA-14 Construction/TOC Issues
My player weighs 26.7 lbs (12.2 kg) without packaging (I have an accurate, fairly large scale in my lab). This does match what Marantz has published about its weight (26 lbs), although I don't imagine the top part would influence its total weight ... 
SA-14 Construction/TOC Issues
"My concern would be if other units from different dateswere built with metal top and sides, and if so why?"Exactly, Attila. I held my unit under a bit more scrutiny than normal due to its B-stock status. As such, the reason for the question about... 
SA-14 Construction/TOC Issues
Thank you for your responses. I was aware that there was a TOC issue in their earlier run (I believe pre-April or May 2001) and thus did not expect it when I asked for the date of manufacture from the salerep. I also did not expect that once the d...