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Switch from Parasound JC-1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000?
So Ryan, whatever happened with this? I am very curious to know if you or anyone has compared the JC-1's with the Bel Canto's (or with Spectron, for that matter). 
Well Tempered Amadeus
How do you find life without a cueing lift? 
Modern Jazz Pianist recommendation
>Bill Charlap - 'Somewhere, The Songs Of Leonard Bernstein' I love that record! 
My Line Arrays and Dynaudio monitor - where to go
I've been wondering if the Wyred4Sound amps would work with my C1s. So much power, so little money -- too good to be true?The MB500's are still available new if you have money burning a hole in your pocket.I'm surprised about the one-note bass com... 
Top 2009 recordings
"And if you give me weed, whites and wine..." 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
I thought that with impedances, you want a >10:1 ratio, which you would certainly get with 10K ohm: 400 ohm. 
Choosing a new turntable
That's very helpful, yes, thank you. I would expect to have similar reactions to you, but need to see them in the flesh for myself, and listen to them of course. 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
I did email Cary and got a quick response. They still make the amp and say that any of their dealers can get it. 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
There are two pairs of 500MB's on Audiogon now, both at $4000 and both already sold. How much power do they draw at idle, does anyone know?Funny you should say that about Paradigm Actives. I heard a pair, think it was the 40s, at a show a fews bac... 
Reference 3a decapo vs. J M Reynard Duets/Bliss
I have owned both of these exact speakers as part of the parade of small speakers that have passed through here during the past several years. The Duets I just sold, the Ref 3A's were several years ago.They don't sound very much alike but they are... 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
Wow, two for two! Ajackson1, what speakers do you have? 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
This is an old thread, but I wonder how the 500MB stack up to the Spectron. 
Firewire DACs?
The short answer is "no." And the reason is that, unlike USB, Firewire computer interfaces all need custom drivers written for them. If you buy a Firewire DAC or Firewire - SPDIF converter, you will need to install drivers on your computer and pro... 
wbt terminals?
I HATE them too. On an amp, you can probably replace them for something you like better. On a speaker, it could be more challenging. Here is what WBT told me:The plastic material (MakrolonT) reacts with alcohol based products. For example, some ae... 
My Line Arrays and Dynaudio monitor - where to go
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I'd be curious to hear from anyone who has listened to Dynaudio (especially the Confidence line) with Bryston, Spectron or any of the ICE amps, such as those from Bel Canto or Wyred4Sound.