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connection to use between anthemavm20 and cd1
I have an AVM-20 (v2.10), and have tried both digital-in and analog-in from my CD player. In the analog configuration, I set it up to use Analog-Direct mode, NOT the Analog-DSP mode, because I don't want ANY A-to-D & D-to-A conversion going on... 
Pre/power Amp Advice
Tx, Jshaw004 ... 
Pre/power Amp Advice
.- Jshaw - I am a bit confused. Could please clarify the statement "Pass Labs basically is not the same league to the others".You make it sound like it is NOT as good as the others, then go on to seemingly recommend Pass products. If your intent w... 
Pre/power Amp Advice
Well, since nobody has responded so far, I will toss in my 1.5 cents worth.I have a Pass X2.5/X-250 combo, running Talon Ravens from an Audiomeca CD player. This is a fully-balanced configuration, and as it has satisfied so much, I really have no ... 
Lost in Speaker Cable Land - $350 Budget
I had AP Oval 9's on left, right AND center Martin Logan speakers before upgrading to much more expensive Shunyata Lyras.They are a terrific value given their price, and I totally agree with the other posters' recommendations here. They will add a... 
Talon Raven-C Owners please help
Richard-I believe you are right about the Ghost cable - it was a predecessor to the Shunyatas, and was designed by the lead engineer and co-founder of Talon, Tierry Budge (though I don't think he is still with Talon).That is one reason I was elate... 
Talon Raven-C Owners please help
HI Peter-As you know, I have the Raven 2002's with CMRC crossover upgrade, so my tweeter is slightly different then yours. I drive them with a Pass X-250 amp as you do.I am using the Shunyata Lyra spkr cable & Aries intercons, having replaced ... 
Esoteric DV-50 vs Denon DVD9000
According to the Soundstage.com review of the DV-50, it does NOT have the Tead VRDS transport, but does use some features of that famed unit, such as the clamping device.I too have had trouble with a Denon player (tracking/laser issues), and their... 
Pink Floyd FINALLY Releases Live At Pompeii
Is this released on SACD? If so - then me wants.... 
Published gain of the Pass X2.5, X1
I currently own Pass X-250 & X-3 amps, and will be receiving a new Pass X2.5 preamp tomorrow, actually.I too have considered tubes in a preamp, but have decided to remain on the fully-balanced SS side since I am already there with the Pass amp... 
Published gain of the Pass X2.5, X1
Forgot to add-This preamp uses class A gain stages throughout, again irregardless of input/output type.This is a fully-balanced design, so S-E input signals are converted to balanced internally to allow the common mode noise reduction circuit to b... 
Published gain of the Pass X2.5, X1
.Quoting the X2.5 manual:"The gain control toggles between two settings, offset from one another by 10 dB. The up pointing arrow selects +14 dB and the down pointing arrow selects +4 dB. When used with our own X series power amplifiers, which are ... 
Any Comments On Bright Star's Isonodes?
I have both Isonodes on a BrightStar platform and Vibrapods for other stuff.The Isonodes tend to stick tightly to certain surfaces, making them hard to adjust the position of the equipment without having them pull loose from their mounting. But th... 
Audio Aero Prima or Consonance REF 2.2 cd player.
.OK, all you Prima-Donnas ... heheHave you had a chance to compare the Prima with big brother Capitole, Resolution Audio Opus 21 or Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP??The new Chinese players (Consonance, Xindak, etc.) are quite feature-filled for the price... 
Universal Remote: classy cheapy available?
Recommend you look at www.Bluedo.com.They have a great selection of remotes and deal with us picky audiophiles all the time B^P.I have a Home Theater Master programmable and couldn't ask for better.