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| Best Canadian Made Whiskey On Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, there is made a single malt scotch whiskey. Naturally, it cannot be called Scotch whiskey since it is not from Scotland. Suffice it to say, it is exquisite. It is called Glen Breton. Hope eveyone gets a chance t... | |
| Need Rec on $3k or under Preamp I would consider contacting Audio Horizons. I tried several big ticket preamps and settled on Joseph Chow's preamp. The pursuit of audio nirvana is fun yet never ending. Steve | |
| Are PC UPS a Power Conditioning alternative? There are other options for power conditioning. One is the unit sold in kit or factory wired by Transcendent. The website has all the info. Used units are sold on Audiogon and they usually do not last long. Hope that this helps. Steve | |
| What amp would be good for the Aerial 7b's I have owned Arial's and they love the match of Classe equipment. The option of two amps is optimum-using them bridged in mono. I would look for CA-100's or a CA-150 in stereo. Hope this helps. Steve | |
| What's likely to go wrong with a used CD player? The comparison test was accomplished in my system. I tried the ARC CD3 MKII and the Apollo. In my system there was a significant difference. The issue of something going wrong always exists however my choice for sound was the ARC unit. The build q... | |
| Mixing amps pre amps? The Classe CA-150's are bridged and my speakers are Aerial 8's. These love power and sing with this combination. The music that I enjoy ranges from female vocals,violin,pipe organ , to world music to Pink Floyd. I never cease to enjoy the music at... | |
| Mixing amps pre amps? My system is the CJ 14 with Classe CA-150's. I like the combo of tubes with the SS amp/amps. The sound is great for my listening room and music tastes. The bass is full and tight and the joy of tubes is there in the midrange. Hope that this helps.... | |
| I envy what you know, not what you have The joy of the hobby is enhanced by those who will share their perspective and understanding to help us still on the upward climb. I will further state that Overture in Wilmington has been great. This combination has made the pursuit of music that... | |
| Suggestions for a conditioner/surge protector? In response to the power conditioner issue, I built from a kit a unit from Bruce at Transcendent Sound. The unit retails about $400. I have very dirty power and run an entire stereo system throught it without any difficulty. If I could build the k... | |
| Anyone else experiencing the rude highend retailer My experience is not even close to the one described by the inital post. I have dealt with the dealer in Delaware that advertises in Stereophile and has customers from the modest to the very wealthy. One thing strikes me as constant. All are welco... | |
| beautiful piano recordings: solo or small ensemble One of my favorite artist for piano is Martha Argerich. She has style with classical music that is exciting and engaging. Some of the recordings are older but still worth digging for. Hope you grow to enjoy her work as much as I have. Steve Levick | |
| Aerial 10t vs. Aerial 9's In response to the issue of amps, I have the 9's and started with one Classe CA-150 which was great. Then, I bought a used preamp on audiogon and spoke with the seller and he recommended two CA-150's to drive as monoblocks. I have two now and hear... | |
| Amp Upgrade for Aerial 10t's Mike, I own Aerial 8's which have similar load requirements. I drive them with CA-150's as monoblocks. This recommendation is from my audio dealer-Overture and they were correct. The bass is tight and the treble is accurate. I use a CJ 14L as the ... | |
| Benchmark Dac 1 vs Bel Canto Dac 2 ????????????? Gixerman, I have auditioned both and decided on the Bel Canto 2. I readily agree with the opinion that they both add to a system only that the Bel Canto added more in musicality, sound stage and air between instruments. My system is Rotel RCD-1072... | |
| BEST LINE CONDITIONER UNDER $600 Dave, I have used a Transcendent Power Conditioner with excellent results. The item is available in kit or factory build. The results best other conditioners that are better advertised. New they are about $400.00. They rarely come up on audiogon a... |