Okay, so I got some Mcintosh gear recently: C2600 and MCT450 (and I will probably get the MC452)   I am also running a Shunyata Research Hydra 8 Power conditioner.   I wanted to get thoughts for those who own a similar setup two questions:   1) Does it make sense to use a power conditioner...

So I currently have a really high end yamaha setup that I've been enjoying thoroughly. But as you all know we always think the grass is greener on the other side. I am considering upgrading to Mcintosh, I of course would have to sell off my current setup, but I was thinking of keeping a similar...

Hey Everyone, Thanks for looking   So, I am seriously considering picking up a Yamaha A-S3000, I have the CDS-2100 that has made me a huge fan of the high end Yamaha line (Also considering upgrading it to the 3000 down the line, but unsure if there will be a large enough difference to warrant...

Question for everyone. Trying to decide between the Sony Hap 1ZES or the Marantz NA 11S1, trying to get a good streamer or HDbased player to have all my music to play from it. Both are great units, and I am able to get both at roughly the same price (both are slightly used, but in great...

Okay so I have my system pretty much set how I want it.   Usher Mini Dancer 1s Floorstanding Tower Speakers Rogue Cronus Mangum II Integrated Tube Amplifier Yamaha CDS-2100 SACD/DAC Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner   I have everything but a streamer/media server for my digital files. I...

Hello, thanks for looking. I'm trying to decide on which Yamaha CDS-2100 to get, specifically the color. The unit comes in black and silver, and wanted to get some feedback on how the colors deal with oils/fingerprints, etc. I tend to prefer to get black audio gear, but I've seen a few units...

So I have been trying to decide between the V-moda crossfades LP2 or the the original crossfades or the M80s  as well as trying decide between the on ear or over ear models. This is driving me slightly mad, and rather than hitting my head against the wall in subsequent repitition, or some other...

Okay after doing some searching in the forums and online in general I have come to the conclusion that there is very little information I can gather regarding these headphones.   First thought: crap.....   Second thought: (see above)   Eventual thought: Lets ask people on the forums...

So sony updated their MP3 line finally. What do people think?   A - Series (not to be confused with japanese A series which in my opinion is superior)  ...

Hey everyone,   sorry if I am posting this in the wrong forum, but I am new so please bear with me.   As annoying as an apple ipod or iphone are, they are passable player, not cowon or sony, but its okay, and its popularity means that it is a likely player to be gotten as a gift.  ...