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Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Hi, fellas:I apologize for answering this thread late due to busy and laziness. Here are my impressions of the amplifier and Coincident SE:I think they are very good synergy at least in my environment. I don’t have much experience with varieties o... 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Bluebull,Sure, I may write a paragraph or two for my initial impression after receiving the amp. Thanks for your input.Mhu,Congratulation and have fun for your new adventure. I've never thought about buying Joule Electra product simply because the... 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
1markr, Rushton, Artg, and Tubegroover:Thanks. With your guys and so many others assurance, I am really looking forward to it (for sometime in March arrival). I hope I will be able to concentrate on the "music" instead of "sound" and "equipments".... 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Hi, Gentlemen. Thanks a lot for your suggestions.I have decided to try the Berning and enrolled me in Allan's waiting list. It seems both are good amplifiers. For my limitation, Berning is the only choice. 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Thanks guys. Your advices really helps!!Swampwalker writes:"The best way to explain it in terms of your musical tastes (forgive me if I'm way off base, I said I'm no classical fan) is just different readings of the same score, or different charact... 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Swampwalker & Audiokinesis,Thanks for the input. It appears personal taste do invole in the decision of choosing hi-end component based on sound even for an amplifier which supposes to just amplify singals.Audiokinesis, interesting point:"Note... 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Hi, Spencer,You opinion really help. It gives me more solid affirmation for my thinking. Regarding the combination of Coincedent + M60, I thought Israel voices his speakers on Atma-Sphere especially M60 Mk2, maybe I remembered wrong...Thanks again. 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Hi, Tom:Thanks for the response. I may have already made the decision but just want to hear opinions from product owners and have final check in case I miss something. I haven't heard either one before and spending close to $5k makes me a bit nerv... 
mono or stereo cartridge when playing mono Lps??
I heard some good things about Grado ME+ on mono LP. My question is: Grado uses 1 mil profile stylus instead of 0.7 mil stereo stylus (such as Denon DL-102). With 1 mil profile, is it safe to play ALL mono LP from 40's to curret re-issues? For ins... 
Sony SCD-C555ES problem with multi-channel
Yes. Both are Hybrid SACD. One is Grove Notes JACINTHA/LUSH LIFE and the other is DGG Holst/The Planets (Gardiner/Philharmonia). Both are relative new release, the DGG was actually just released last month. My other collections of Hybrid SACD, lik... 
Newbie to analog: Hi end rigs $2-5K on used market
Does the $20 Phono Cartridge Alignment Tool from Turntablebasics.com work for OL silver (Rega) arm?Many thanks. 
Newbie to analog: Hi end rigs $2-5K on used market
Hi, Twl:I am also in the similar situation and would like to upgrade my current TT package (MMF-5). I have read a lot of your suggestions of the above combination and am thinking to buy as you suggested. One question before I take the plunge: Are ... 
What is a good intro to "Mahler"?
I have the Horenstein/LSO on LP (Unicorn). Although I enjoy the analog sound, but the coda of the first movement is on the side 2! It's irretating to break my mood in the miidle of a piece, especially for Mahler's music. The Solti/CSO No.8 (London... 
Reference quality sacd discs
The disc from Florestan Trio is reaaly good sonicaly and performance. However, I have another recomendation:With proper equipments and speakers setup according to ITU standard for multichannel music, the recent release of Mahler symphony no 1 and ... 
Why JVC XRCDs are so expensive?
Fellow Audiogoner,I started this question because I really want to buy most of the classical XRCD by JVC but just found I will be spending too much on all the music I already owned (by other artists). I guess JVC is really tageting their products ...