fat_albert

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Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
Money aint for nothin, but your chics are free. That's for sure (Dire Straits)! I say technology is great but, at the same time what a headache.This whole thing about SACD vs DVD Audio-24/96 is driving me crazy. I was just about to buy the new Son... 
Jeff Rowland Consummate Preamp
The rowland consummate preamp is a very good preamp, especailly the phono stage. It's typical Rowland sound, very rolled off in the mids and big bottom end. A little too colored if you have dark sounding speakers or tube gear. Works well with elec... 
Do I really need a preamp?
I played around with the variable connection out of the Levisnon 39 and passive preamps. To really get the max out of your speakers (especially if they are dynamic speakers) you will always need a good active preamp for the dynamics and soundstage... 
SACD vs ANALOG
I hope SACD will be around for a long time because I am buying the Sony 9000 SACD player today. If it sounds like I read, the Goldmund turntable is out the door with about 5000 records. 
Anyone tried Delta Labs power cords?
You have to be kidding me. Is this the same Delta Labs that has been ripping people off and banned for life on Audiogon.Just ask around and you'll see what I mean. Buyer Beware!