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Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Stltrains,in response to your querie re XLR and RCA connections I'm in the 50 50 camp.I have single ended from my source to the AH and XLR from the AH to the Cary.The balanced mode between pre and amp simply sounds better in my system.Like some ot... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Gentlemen,this thread is smokin.As you may recall I acquired a REF 3 several weeks ago and have been auditioning and comparing with my TP 2.0nB.Time to share my impressions.The system:SOURCE:Denon 3910,fully modified by Audio Reference ModsINTERCO... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hey guys,Next year we should plan a trip to the RMAF.That would be a blast,the Audio Horizons glee club. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Sherod,Thanx for the information on the power cords.Even with the Canadian dollar on par that's way too rich for me.Having said that I will be taking delivery of a REF 3 next week for comparison purposes.I believe contrasting statements like that ... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Btsrg,Musical Essence power cord is one you may want to consider.Contact Don at virgoref@aol.com And to echo my fellow AH ers, welcome to the club. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Sherod,thanx for the information,looking forward to hearing your impressions at some future point in time. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hey Sherod,be a good sport and share the name of the power cord with us.That will be 2 drinks I owe. 
McAlister Audio Opinions Sought
Peter is a prince to deal with,no hard sell.His products are not flashy,have no exotic names and are very affordable. Maybe this explains why they are largely ignored by the mainstream.They are also hand built on Canadian soil,not China.Who hand b... 
isolation
One of the best inexpensive isolation materials available is corion,used by carpentry shops that specialize in retailing counter tops.It is extremely dense and has properties well suited to the elimination of vibration.Some retailers will have sur... 
CD player straight into amps?
I'm in Tvads camp,there is definitely "something missing" without a pre in the chain.This opinion is solely based on experiences with my system and my musical tastes. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Stltrains,forget the Bryston BP 26,been there,done that,got the T Shirt.The magic just isn't there.I'm not famaliar with the Pass gear,so no comment. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
And just to be different,silver with the redheart knobs. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
How much "quieter" can the 2.1 be,it still amazes me how silent the 2.0 is.Just when you thought this thread was petering out they drag you back in. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Still here,looking forward to your comments.Still owe you a drink. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hey guys,don't know what everyones musical tastes are but if you're adventuresome check out Lucinda Williams' new disc "West" it's her first recording in 4 years.Excellent.