mejames

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Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K
used Genesis 201 ok technically its a ribbon with separate woofer boxes and dedicated woofer crossover/amplifier for 15k it can't be beat 
Tube Equipment: Gimmick?
I knew this post was going to receive some heated replies when I first read it Boy was I correct 
Tube Equipment: Gimmick?
you know some people are just plain deaf and can't hear the obvious superiority of tubes which is sad. 
Wadia basic single vs Seperate box 861 standard
Wadia 861 [2 box] never heard of this are you possibly referring to the Wadia 27ix and Wadia 270 transport ?the 861 has digital output connections whereas the 861 basic doesn't have digital outputs I believe is the only difference between the two ... 
DVI to VGA
hello don't think that will work but check the AVS forum site they are the video experts 
best sounding DVD transport?
hey Albert that was pretty funny. Happy New Year 
Best cables and next upgrade for my system ?
the wadia definitely sounds better ran balanced. 
What to upgrade next?
would upgrade the speaker cables and Interconnects. What sonic characteristics would you like to improve most? This will help others to recommend specific wires to try to accomplish your goals 
Which Tube Amp?
get the VTL 450 SIGNATURES and learn to use the screwdriver and meter once every six months 
Advice: CD player w/volume control around $5K used
Audio Aero Capitol Mark 2 
Audio Logic v. Audio Note v. Audio Aero v. Audiome
could replace your CP player and preamp with the Audio Aero Capitol Mark 2 which has excellent remote controlled volume output. Your weakest link is your CD player currently. 
Linestage v. Preamp
linestage doesn't have a phono stage vs. a preamp has a phono stage 
Battery powered glory or hype
TWL I believe your being summoned 
Do CJ's amps project a "V" shaped soundstage?
premier 12's or premier 8's definitely don't have this V shaped imaging your describing. 
What did YOU get for Christmas?
money toward amplifier upgrade next month