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Amp for desktop system?
Another option Sheldon...50 watt Headroom Desktop Amp uses Bang & Olufsen ICEpower technology. 
Amp for desktop system?
Another option Sheldon...[url]=http://www.headphone.com/products/headphone-amps/power-amps/headroom-desktop-stereo-amp-120v.php>50 watt Headroom Desktop Amp uses Bang & Olufsen ICEpower technology. 
Amp for desktop system?
That seems really big for desktop.Why don't you forget the amp and select speakers with ICEpower technology like Bose Computer Music Monitors ($400) or Beolabs 4 PC ($999).I was blown away with both speakers performance and deep bass. Bose Compute... 
Monitors for Extreme Near-field listening
Was just listening to desktop speakers and found the Bose desktop speakers with ICE amps actually sound very good.Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 4 speakers are another speaker that makes you go WOW. It also uses the ICE amps technology for desktop spea... 
i-tunes and Vista
Agree with Etbaby wait for Windows 7. I work with both Mac and Windows in design and testing software. I had iTunes library in both Windows XP and Mac OS X. I had no problems with Windows XP until upgrading to iTunes 7 and then compatibility issue... 
Amazing images of vacuum tubes
Appreciate the knowledge. 
hydra 8 vs hydra 6 differences
The Hydra 6 uses less of the ZrCa-2000 noise reduction compound compared to the Hydra 8 II. 
matching speaker to room size?
I've listened to Helicon 400 with smaller integrated amp from Sim Auido that sounded fantastic. If you are concerned about too much bass then you should be looking at room treatments.If you are leaning toward monitors I think you need more power t... 
PC vs MAC laptop as music server
MAC 
American-made integrated tube amplifiers
Agree with Aball and Ehaller on the Cronus. Plus you can get the upgrade for the power supply mod which permits the use of the KT90 power tube increasing the rated output power of the Cronus to 90WPC.Cary SLI-80 is also an option but like Arthur s... 
Live infectious funk jams....quality recordings
Billy Cobham "Stratus" is now playing in the office.Hey what did you think of the ultimate drum kit in Traps magazine. I liked the cymbal kit worth 2K.Billy Cobham "The Pleasant Pheasant" next. 
What can you tell me ?
Great news Jack.Uh...are we suppose to guess what your speakers are?Awesome that you selected the ET 250. 
In wall surrounds.
My two cents.I have rear in-ceiling speakers that work great for home theater. Sometimes I don't think they are on but it really depends on the sound and how the movie or concert was recorded. And they are wider in placement so the sound is not on... 
marten design alto vs miles III Vs wilson sophia?
Tubes or SS for the amp?Both Miles and Alto impedence are normally 4 ohms (and I'm sure you know this) but they drop to 3.9 to 3.8 so to get the max effort your amp should be matched correctly. Alto for smaller rooms like my office would work grea... 
marten design alto vs miles III Vs wilson sophia?
I have not audition the Marten Alto. But I have no problem purchasing and living with the Avalon Indras, or Marten Miles III.What are your Source (Digital/Analog), Pre and Power Amps (tube/SS)?Avalon Indra (this should be on your list)Miles IIIMar...