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Cardas ICs are too warm for Tube amp
I have Cardas Golden Reference IC, and Golden Cross IC between my CDP, conrad-johnson CT6 preamp (6922 tubes), and MV60 amp (EL34, 6SN7GTA, 12AX7A tubes). Also have Cardas Cross speaker cables (borrowed). GC IC is relatively new so it maybe still ... 
High Rez download then burn SACD
Thanks for the info.For those who are burning the High-Rez into DVD, are they getting the 24 bit/192 khz output from the DVD player into the DAC? If yes, which players are recommended?BTW, I found the information on this link that explains why bur... 
Upgrade power cable for Quads???
For my system, it is not a subtle improvement.I get fuller over all sound with the Soundstring PC, which results in much more bass. Now I am seriously contemplating bass traps for my room. If I were to quantify the differences in "bass response" I... 
Upgrade power cable for Quads???
I am trying out Soundstring Power Cables on my Quad 988, and it makes a huge difference. There is so much more bass, I may need bass traps.I am also interested in hearing others experience. 
Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988
Sounds like I spoke too soon. Apparently the robust bass that I am hearing is from the Soundstring Power Cables that my buddy sent me to try. When I put the stock cords back into the Quads, bass became much leaner. With the Soundstring PCs, I defi... 
Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988
Reporting back on my experience with the conrad-johnson MV60. I purchased a used one which came with the following tubes:E34L -- output tubes (newer version of EL34)6SN7GTA Philco -- driver tubes12AX7A -- input tubesOnce I got the MV60, I was not ... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Enjoyed reading this thread. Here are some additions.1. Spanish Harlem - Rebecca Pidgeon, Leiber, Jerry2. Harvest Moon - Cassandra Wilson, Young, Neil 3. The Priests (album) by THE PRIESTS 
Cable Costs Relative to System
The correct answer depends on the following list of factors, and once you plug them into the formula you should be able to find out if you've spent too much (or too little) on your cables for the optimal sounding results.I * D +(I/O) = TT (%)- thi... 
Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988
Thanks all for very helpful posts.I ended up going with conrad-johnson MV60.Will try to report back on my experience.BTW, here is a link that I found with additional info on matching Quads.http://www.avguide.com/forums/amp-matching-quad-esls 
Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988
Thanks for the suggestion on the Premier 12 mono blocks. Based on all the reviews that I have read, it sounds like a good match for my setup. I ended up purchasing a brand new CJ CT6, and now my budget for the tube amp is at the lower end of the r... 
Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988
By the way, my very first experience with Quad speakers were with Conrad Johnson MV60 tube amps, and CJ CT6 Preamps. I sat in the store for almost half an hour listening to this setup. And, I found the experience very easy and comforting. Does any... 
what is the best Holly Cole CD?
Ditto for Temptation 
Integrated amp under $ 500.
I recommend Rotel RA-1062. Retail for $700, but you should be able to get a used one within your budget.I have one, and it sounds great. I used it to drive my ProAc monitors. 
Best movies last two years
Slumdog Millionaire, and Benjamin Button 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Cassandra Wilson: Harvest Moon