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ATI 2007 or ATI 1807
The 2007 is fully balanced from input to output.The 1807 is not. The circuitry is fully balanced, not just the inputs. That cuts down on noise with the unit itself. So, the difference is more than just balanced connections. That said, I have never... 
Totem Hawk: What changes/revisions over the years?
I know this discussion is about Hawks, but if you have not heard the new Element speakers you should listen to them if possible. They are pretty spectacular. 
ATI 2007 or ATI 1807
I do not remember all the details, but at least the 3007 requires a 20 amp circuit. If I remember correctly the 2007 comes with a 20 amp plug, although I think it does not require a 20 amp circuit like the 3007. Just something to think about.I run... 
Italian speakers:Sonus Faber,Chario,Diapason,Opera
Fidelis in Nashua NH sellsh Opera and used to sell Sonus Faber. They might offer an opinion. 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
Did everyone see the Super Bowl ad with Ellen Degeneres . Everyone around me like Ellen's part then asked what is Beats? They certainly are not a household name. I just said, like Pandora and everyone nodded. 
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
Harris4crna - included in the price of anything you buy is an amount to cover the warranty. In your case, that money went to a dealer in Italy and on to Sonus Faber in Italy. Sumiko did not see any of that money. For them to do the warranty work f... 
New Thiel Speakers - Post Jim Thiel Era
The new group originally said they would keep Kathy Gornik on. Then, basically day one, they fired her. I held out little hope for the company after that. She was as much a part of the company as Jim. Jim designed speakers and she made the company... 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
So it is Cremona M that you are considering. Much easier to drive than the original Cremona, which is what Al originally discussed.Here is a thread with a guy who successfully used MC275 with Cremona M.Cremona M with MC275 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
I agree with the whole discussion of the difficulty of driving the original Cremona speakers and the problems of difficult phase angles. But, before reaching a lot more conclusions, I think it is important to understand if the speakers are origina... 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
I believe the original Cremona were rated at 90dB and the Cremona M at 91dB. The article that Al linked to was for the original Cremona. I believe the M are in fact easier to drive than the original Cremona. I have the original Cremona and concur ... 
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
Brf - that statement is under the Warranty section of the website. It basically says they will only honor the warranty if you purchase from an authorized dealer. Many companies will not provide warranty services for products not purchased from an ... 
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
Listen to Apdoc2004 - if in doubt, call Sumiko and ask. Most of what is on this thread is hearsay. 
VPI Scout and Scout 1.1 Question
Brf - I may be wrong, but I remember discussions about VPI having trouble maintaining the tolerances in manufacturing the acrylic one at a reasonable price. That discussion was separate from the super platter. May be wrong, as I am sure there was ... 
VPI Scout and Scout 1.1 Question
If I remember correctly, there were production issues with the acrylic and the cost was going up. The aluminum was less expensive to manufacturer to the desired specs, I believe. 
The future of preamps
I very much like the entry level Naim Nait 5i2 integrated. It does not have an active preamp stage. But as an integrated it can certainly "control the cable". That raises the question as what the advantage is of having an active preamp stage in an...