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How Do Odyssey Amps Stack Up To McCormack Amps.
Haven't heard the Odyssey's. But I recently modded my DNA .5 to near-Rev A status (myself). It was a dramatic difference over the stock DNA .5 Deluxe. I also upgraded my speaker crossover components (to Sonicraft caps) earlier this year. These 2 m... 
Best preamp for McCormack amp
I doubt that you could find one in the used market, but if you can, get an Audio Prism Mantissa preamp. You could cough up the extra bucks and buy the same preamp from Red Rose (aka Mark Levinson) - he bought the Audio Prism tube line.If not, then... 
Silver to Preamp & Copper to Amp?
Worked for me. Using silver in the whole path was too much. I lost midrange palpability. I now only use silver from the DAC to the preamp. Everything else is copper, including my phono interconnects.Enjoy,Bob 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
AR215 PS speakers for $50 at www.jandr.comI got 3 pairs of these to set up my home theatre system. Paired with a $100 www.PartsExpress.com subwoofer they make an excellent budget home theatre. But here's the best part...If I put 2 of them on stand... 
DSOTM Shootout Idea: Any Interest?
Here's a note of interest. We compared an original CD, the new SACD/CD release, an original US vinyl, and an original UK vinyl version. Now here's the funny part. The UK vinyl DEFINITELY sounded slower than the rest. A musician in the room said it... 
alon II or Vandersteen 2ce how do they compare?
I've heard both in different settings. Basically my impression is - the Vandersteen 2CE's are very liquid and smooth. Pleasant to the ear and easy to listen to. They present music very nicely, if a little polite for some people. A speaker you coul...