Hello!

Am I missing something? In his review he notes the Preamp is the least expensive in the Mac line, that his Neighbor's home has a value of $900K and that the CJ preamp he compared it to has a value of between $2500 AND $3500 depending on a phono amp but nowhere does he say what the item he is reviewing costs...

It might be there in all those words but darned if I can find it???

Thanks to Wes for the informative review of the Sennheiser HD800. Now if only I could afford them!

But the real interesting tidbit was Wes' tantalizing statement that the Boulder 865 integrated amp has a "super headphone driver stage." Wes, can you say any more about that? There's nothing out there that even mentions that the 865 has a headphone output (none of the reviews, not the Boulder website). And the photos leave me guessing where the jack is located (below the display?).

http://www.stereophile.com/news/computer_playback_symposium_coming_up/

I am looking for a good budget ($400 max) power conditioner/surge protector for my HT system (basic 5.1 with 50" screen and 100 wpc av receiver, 3 outlets required), which provides protection but does the least damage from the tonal balance and restricted dynamics point of view. Any suggestions?

Any opinions on the Zero Surge products? (see www.zerosurge.com)

Thanks!

Interesting article

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Ring-DVD-Video/dp/B000PDZQUG

this documentary shows in great detail what went on behind the scenes during the recording of the first ever Ring Cycle.. some have said it was the greatest achievement in recording history.. Some of the singers are without peer, even today! (though I am more a Jerome Hines/James Morris/Pape fan than Gottlieb Frick)

the sound is great, recording geeks will love seeing all that beautiful old analog gear..just an amazing movie.