imin2u

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More than one CD player
Pdreher - I have the same AA and the Arcam 23T. The AA Capitole is amazing. I've had it for a year. The 23T still can not be beat for HDCD. Simply amazing detail on HDCD. I finally got it a few months ago, brand new, unopened. WHat you heard is tr... 
listening to low quality
maybe we should get those old dynamic range enhancers by dbx from the 80's 
Sufjan Stevens, Come On Feel The Illinoise
I've been completely addicted since the first time I heard it on the University Of Philadelphia's WXPN. I hope he plays another World Cafe show with David Dye soon. Seems like it's in heavy rotation for a year now. Sufjan's very unique, fun - but ... 
Audible Illusions Modulous 3A & L2 Line Stage User
While I respect Hiend2 and Eldarado on most AGon forum references, I have to disagree with them this time around. I have the large stepped attenuators which are easily dealt with AND I had to contact AI service for brass screws which I had misplac... 
Good SS Designers and their lesser known designs
Jaybo's right. For price and performance David Belles is untouchable. His earliest products are sensational and he only got better. 
Acoustat , Hafler TNT and Jim Strickland
I have Model 3's also. Although they're now packed away, I did listen to them for over two years. They had been powered by Haflers, Rotels, Acoustat TNT, and finally a Threshold T200 amplifier. Nothing touched the T200. It made the biggest differe... 
Best Preamp = No Preamp?
I have my Audio Aero Capitole cdp direct through the Threshold T-200. Nothing touches it BUT the table goes through the Audible Illusions M3A or it doesn't shine. 
Speakers under $750.00...Preposterous Notion?
There are many great below a grand speakers. I know, I have soooo many great speakers sitting around in your range. I just gotta get off my butt (no time) and list here. Acoustat 3's, Dahlquist DQ-10's, Dq-28's, and on and on.The Acoustat's are am... 
Blockbuster goes Blu-ray, HD DVD=beta?,
Netflix has a complete selection of both formats and no wait time. I stick with the original (Netflix) even though there's a BlockBuster within two miles. 1) All the yrs of getting ripped off by BlockBuster has soured me, 2) BlockBuster is a WalMa... 
stereo amps and preamps for rent,what do you think
Rayd and Gotsouldr, the audio recording industry and the sound reinforcement industry has tons of rental companies also. They cover 32 pages of the NYC business phone directory. 
Leaving DAC on all the time OK?
I usually agree with Nsgarch but tubes should be left on too. They live much longer since they are not expanding and compressing each time you turn the unit on and off.Raquel, I am usually very envoronmental conscience but I never know when I'll g... 
Why are there no high end cheater plugs?
I hope you guys realise that "if" (big IF) you ever had a fire your insurance company would ditch you in a heartbeat. Albert's way seems best. 
Leave an amp "on" permanetly
I can't believe how many times this has to be pointed out. By turning devices on and off you cause the components in your equipment to heat and cool. This continual stress change is the single most stressful thing that occurs to any solid state, a... 
Audio Aero Capitole - 6021W subminiature tube ??
I have the 24/192 and it sounds so great that I don't even worry about any of that. I've read that some have replaced the tubes themselves and others have had theirs replaced quickly.I was running through transport's and dac's before this player a... 
joy killing refridgerator
The stereo room has an open wall to the kitchen. The fridge is 20' away. I wish it were 200'. Planning to erect a glass wall with a glass pocket door to alleviate the noise. To afraid to turn the fridge breaker off since I may forget to turn it ba...