mikesinger

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Recommend used digital source for $3K used
nice system.... would look for a previous thread for reference dacs'.... there was some really great reviews in there on the differnt sonics....here are some suggestions since i just added my first dac...would consider the following:Muse 24/96Audi... 
AUDIENCE 24 IC VS.?
the au-24's are very good and even better when used with the audience power cord... 
Need advise choosing speaker wire
-xlo signature 5.2 is pretty good (cost $$$$)-soundstring speaker cable ( $$ - not as well known, but very high performance at a low cost. has the best cost/performace ratio imo))-Kubla sonsa ($$$$$$- pricey but amazing)either the r-Straightwire c... 
Amp to power Model 2 Vandersteen speakers
pse studio v (ask richard vandersteen - he uses them for voicing the model`2's.audio research classic 60quicksilver 60 monosmuse classe 
is it time to tara down
as far as for positioning the speakers... contact the manufacture or check for reviews of your speaker and see how they are designed to be set up...since you have to share the room try to get as close as you can to the recommended positioning and ... 
Yup Power Cords
i'll go out on a limb on these observations... -powercords are just as important as interconnects and speaker cables.... -one cannot fully audtion a different interconnect or speaker cable unless the power cords have been upgraded.like anything-yo... 
Marantz DV-12S2
sorry to hear about that... i have heard the sa-12v1 and it is a great sounding machine..it sounds like dealer you are working with is giving you the run around.. it is pretty hard to manufacture a illegal product...(cables-yes, cd/dvd players-no)... 
any feedback on the grace 901/902 dac ?
thanks for the comeback... i pulled the trigger on a electro dac...pretty nice.. 
cary slp-98L vs bat vk3i
heard a cary 98 in a buddys system and it was pretty good... i think the question is your setup and willingness to tube roll.. if balanced then bat ( a vk30 is a lot better than 3vki - disclosure i have a vk 30 for sale) if rca then i would really... 
WHICH ARC LINESTAGE TO REPLACE LS-15?
to tube or supertube.......that is the question...and also how much you want to spend....... 
Kubala-Sosna Cables..... I don't get it ?????
they are pretty good but the upper end models are very $$$$$. they do work well with bat gear... my personal fave is xlo signature2..i have tried a lot of ic's over the years and they are still my reference- very transparent with incredible resolu... 
Cable Costs Relative to System
go with the cables you can afford (new or used ) which sound best in your system...also it makes sense to isolate your lines if possible.. 
Audio Research Ref 1 or LS25 MK2 or BAT 50
i have had arc and currently own bat....both are very good pre's... couple of questions...6922 or supertube ?phono stage ?if you want to go supertube then arc, if you want a built in phono then bat.. if you want supertube and phono then bat..the d... 
Suggestions for bang for your buck speaker cables
soundstring.......very neutral and great resolution and extension... state of art at a dirt cheap price.. have to spend a lot more to do better.. 
best subwoofer for less than $1000
-rel starta III (great intergration) for music-Sunfire signiture for movies(small footprint and teffifying)-James sub (good mix for music and movies)all are about $800 to $1000 used..