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My Line Arrays and Dynaudio monitor - where to go
When I got my C1s, I had Nuforce mono blocks along with some other amps. I did not care for the Nuforce with the Dyns, though I don't recall the specifics. Just seemed "not right." I used GamuT for quite a while and am now using Ayre, but the sear... 
Choosing a new turntable
I read that Soundstage! review. In a PFO review, the reviewer also seemed to prefer his Sota to the Nott, but described the Nott as leaning toward the analytical side of the force. Interesting. When I listened to it at the dealer's yesterday, my t... 
Choosing a new turntable
I looked at the Nottingham Ace Space today at a dealer. This is the current edition of the what used to be the Space Deck. The dealer had it fitted with a Rega arm that had been rewired, which is what he would suggest to keep me within my budget. ... 
Harbeth Radial Driver - How Good?
Really? You find Dynaudio that way? Because I don't, not at all. 
Harbeth Radial Driver - How Good?
I moved from Harbeth to Dynaudio, just to balance out the conversation a little. :-) 
Trying Magnepans, need advice
Yes, absolutely. What it tells you is that the amp may not be stable BELOW 2 ohms, but as the power ratings at 4 and 8 ohms indicate, you are good to go for anything above 2 ohms. Which is just about every speaker ever made, although there are som... 
Trying Magnepans, need advice
If your amp is stable for 2 ohms, it's stable for 4. 
Choosing a new turntable
You think a reasonably up-to-date SOTA would be a step down from an out of date Linn? Why? 
Ayre QB-9 USB DAC
I don't believe there is any way to rip SACDs. 
Choosing a new turntable
The Sapphire doesn't use the vacuum system. True about being sprung, but I believe it's much less sensitive and critical than in the Linn. Am I wrong about that? 
Choosing a new turntable
Hmmm...this looks pretty attractive:http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1269709065 
Choosing a new turntable
Thanks for all the suggestions.Would anyone care to comment on what the SOTA "sound" is, perhaps compared to other leading brands, such as VPI, Clearaudio, WT, Linn, etc. 
maggies with bryston 7bssts
Has anyone heard Parasound JC-1s (or A21) with Maggies? 
Best cables to be used for pass labs X250.5, XP10
They're saying Spring for the 1.7? That's good to hear. 
Choosing a new turntable
I will add the SOTA to my list as well as the Gyro SE. I don't find the Gyro unattractive although my tastes tend to run toward more traditional looks. If I could own any table based on its appearance, it would be one of the Spiral Grove tables or...