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Reference DACS: An overall perspective I think than Branimir has done a good job of ranking the relative improvements as you move up the Esoteric line. While its all very subjective, I have heard both the X01 and X01 LE. . .	735
Jfrech's system Hi Bflowers, I have auditioned the Boulder 2050 mono block amps - fabulous amps. I spent 2 days auditioning the Boulder amps but using the ARC Ref 3 preamp splitting my time . . .	513
Babybear's System Thanks Lapierre. I really want to use tube amps and the M5's need a good deal of power to bring them alive especially in the larger room that I have now. I have tried the ARC Ref . . .	273
ozy's system Hi Ozy, Beautiful room and system. I see that you have listed your Esoteric Digital front end for sale. I am curious as to what you are replacing it with? Thanks, Arnie	235
VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? HI Tvad, I also own a Ref 3 but have only used the XLR inputs/outputs. I thought I would mention, however, (and you may already realize this) but if you use the RCA inputs, you . . .	190
Rowland 625 Hi David, Congratulations on getting the new Rowland amp. It sounds like you are really enjoying what you are hearing. I am guessing that Guido is now salivating to get a Rowland . . .	100
Audio Research Ref 5 preamp Thanks for the link Kurt. Grant did a very good job indeed of describing his impressions of the differences between the Ref 3 and the Ref 5. I agree with you that the Ref 3 is very. . .	81
Power Cord Flavors Hi,thanks to the Cable Company and some friends, I have had the opportunity to audition the following cords in my system. All of these are good cords in their own right, each with . . .	81
New Esoteric P02 D02 Hi, Any update on how your Esoteric P02/D02 sounds in comparison to your Esoteric P03/D03? I am curious as I also have the Esoteric P03/D03 combo. Any info would be greatly . . .	80
Worlds best DAC Hi, I was wondering if you had a chance while at CES to hear the CH Precision digital front end. I had the pleasure to hear this digital front end in my system at the beginning of . . .	57
Magico Comparison Teeshot, I used to own the M5 speaker and I have listened extensively to the Q3 and Q5. If it was me, and you have a larger room with top notch amplification, I prefer the M5 to . . .	54
Rockport's or Magico's I also have been to Goodwins and spent 2 full days there comparing the Altairs to the M6. AT the time, Goodwins did not have their M5 yet. In case you haven't been there, the room . . .	43
New Helix PowerSnakes Cable From Shunyata ? Hi Grant - from Shunyata - I'll be auditioning the Python Helix Vx and Taipan Helix Vx with Guido. I was wondering if you could give us some insight as to the differences between . . .	43
Electraglide Epiphany vs Kubala-Ssna vs.... Hi, I was wondering if you could give your opinion of the sonic differences that you heard using the Epiphany vs the Epiphany X on the DAC or preamp (assuming you did this . . .	41
Attention Vandersteen 5A owners/ amp matches Fjn04 - I use the Theta Citadel Monoblock amps with the 5A's. My room is 34 x 12 x 8.5 and with the Citadels the sound is (among other things)effortless. If you can find a used . . .	40
Esoteric X-01 Limited or new D-03/P-03 I would have to agree with both Lawyerman and Frowder. I just received an X-01 LE after having the regular X-01 for about 9 months. As good as the X-01 is, the X-01 LE is even . . .	38
MSB DAC IV or dCS Paganini Jacksonkuo - which MSB transport did you get - the Data CD IV or the UMT? Also, did you get the optional clock module for the Diamond Dac? Thanks	35
Esoteric P03 - D03 Eelii08, I own the P03/D03 combo and in my opinion, the best way to connect them is via the Dual AES/EBU digital connection. This allows you the flexibility to up convert redbook . . .	34
Where would you go after Wilson WP7? Not sure what your budget is, but here are 2 speakers in the same approximate price range that I think would be an upgrade over what you currently have. The new Magico S5 speakers . . .	33
ExactPower EP15A I agree with Nsgarch. I used to use the PS Audio 600 for my front end gear only. I did a direct comparison of the PS Audio 600 to the EP15A in my system and the EP15A was a . . .	29
cruzeFIRST Audio - Main Room Hi, what are the various acoustic treatments that you are using across the front wall in your main room. Thanks very much, Arnie	27
Jazz must have pressings??? Here are a few that I really enjoy. Not in any particular order they are: 1. Count Basie - 88 Basie Street. The original on Pablo is wonderful. 2. Bill Berry - For Duke - direct . . .	27
Magico V3 with tubed amplification, will it work ? Hi, Some of what the former Magico dealer told you is correct. I used to own Magico M5 speakers (harder to drive than the V3) and I have done several listening sessions with the . . .	26
Esoteric Digital Separates Dodgealum, I also have the P03 D03 G0s combo. Adding a G03x clock to the X03Se will make no audible difference that you will be able to hear. I have tried the G0s clock with the . . .	26
Vandersteen 7 Flagship at CES I own 5A's and have been very interested in the Vandy 7 sound as well. I wasn't at CES, but in case you have not seen these, here are a couple of links to the impressions of Robert. . .	25
MBL HEAVEN Hi Eric, SP Ultra 5's are Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers. There are also the Stillpoints Ultra SS footers. The Ultra 5 are their top of the line (bigger and more expensive) but both . . .	23
Isolation Transformer and Subpanel recommendations I sent you a message via the new audiogon messaging system. Hopefully it works	23
New Schroeder linear tonearm, any thoughts?	22
Appogg isolation platform under preamp I have been auditioning 3 of the Appogg isolation platforms in my system for the past 2 weeks. I have had them under my transport, my dac and my tubed preamp. This afternoon, Scott. . .	20
Echole cables I echo what Calloway has said above. I have quite a few of the Echole Signature line - power cords, balanced IC's and speaker cables. When I listen to my analog front end I am . . .	19
Which is better: Transport+DAC or PC system+DAC Hi Emigene, You have a nice system. I would agree with you that the MSB Diamond DAC IV with the Galaxy Femto clock is better sonically than the the DCS Scarlatti digital stack as . . .	15
dedicated line: 10AWG stranded or 2 solid cores? Lewinskih01, I agree with Lak that twisting the wire (I used 10 gauge solid core for ground, neutral and positive) is a good thing to do. In my case, the twists are 1" apart . . .	15
Covering RPG Skyline with fabric Maril555, I have RPG skylines that I had RPG paint for me. I do not know if they used any type of undercoating when they paint them but they did use the exact paint that I . . .	14
Electra Glide Ultra Kahn II and NOISE 1markr is correct. The Electraglide PC that you have does not have the ground conductor and the Theta Dreadnaught II amp (that I am currently auditioning in my system) requires a . . .	14
Jeff Rowland Criterion vs Soulution 720 Hi Michael, Well, I would have a slightly different approach than Guido in answer to your question. I have a fair amount of experience with Magico speakers - having owned the . . .	13
Wilson Sasha Hi Pierre, Your room is good enough sized for a speaker like the Sasha. You also might want to consider a Rockport Avior speaker - about the same footprint as the Sasha and about . . .	13
A Tale Of Two. . . Anacondas Helix HI, The jazz tracks that Guido is referring to above were: 1. Eric Marienthal - Got You Covered - track #5 - I've got the world on a string 2. Boney James - Pure - Track #2 - . . .	13
Help choosing a Phono Stage I would give serious thought to the Allnic H1200 - you can contact Hammertone Audio who is the importer and selling new units for $999 (regular retail price is $1600. They are . . .	11
Esoteric P03 D03 owners: To clock or not to clock Eli, with the external clock, be sure to read the manual to insure that you have the clock rate set correctly for how you use the P03/D03 combo. The second point that I would make . . .	11
Which one benefits more from a better power cord? I own 2 Elrod Statements which I use on my amps. I am not sure that the Elrod Statement is the best cord to put on either the transport or DAC as it is designed for amplifiers and . . .	11
Shelby Lynn: Just a Little Lovin LP I have both the CD and the LP. The CD has very good sound, but having said that, the LP (at least my copy) while slightly on the noisy side, won't let you down in sound quality	9
Power Conditioner AND Power Cable Nsgarch - I just recently added the Exactpower Balanced power unit to go with my EP15A. I have a few questions: 1. What differences were you able to hear between the PAD Dominus . . .	9
Vandersteen Model 5 speakers Bigkidz, I used to own Vandy 5A speakers so I am very familiar with them. If you haven't done so, I think you should go to the Vandersteen web site and read the 5A manual that is . . .	8
Power cord for tubed cdp I would agree with the Ridge Street Audio recommendation. I use the Poiema III Signature power cord on my tubed preamp and it is superb. It is neutral, balanced across the . . .	8
Fun trying new power conditioners-long Hi, just had a couple of questions. When you had the Power Wing conbined with the Walker Velocitor and you find your best configuration- can you clarify the configuration - . . .	8
Power cords and turntable power supplies Hi Lloydelee21, I was wondering if you could provide some thoughts on what the differences were between the Robusto power cord and the PAD Anniversary Contego PC's and which . . .	7
Review: Appogg Systems Isolation Platform Tweak Hi Krell_man, I can't tell you if they are similiar to the HRS platforms or not. I have seen the HRS platforms and in person they do not look that much alike. How they perform . . .	7
Audioquest Sky/Evrest or Purist Dominus/Anniversar Hi Razen, I have recently gone through what you are thinking about. I upgraded my IC's from AQ Sky to both the Purist Anniversary (from CDP to Pre) and DOminus Ferox from pre to . . .	7
Vandersteen sub purchase and placement? Hi - I had the virtually the same configuration as you do (I don't have the VSM's for the rear surrounds). If you are going to use either a 2W or 2Wq - these are more for music . . .	7
Esoteric P05/D05/G0-RB Hi, I believe that what you are observing is the way that the P05/D05 is designed to work when using an external word clock. I used to own the P03/D03/G0s stack and I experienced . . .	5
Question on the Purist Audio Limited Edition P/C's Hi garebear, Until recently I was using 2 of the Purist LE power cords - one on my preamp and one on my phono stage. I also used mainly Purist Audio Anniversary cabling (power . . .	5
PS Audio Statement vs Cardas Golden Ref I/C? Hi Ipy, your system and room looks very nice. I was using the PS Audio Statement Power cords on my amplifier until a few weeks ago. I would suggest, that before you replace your I. . .	5
Review: Reed 2A Series Tonearm Very nice review. I also have the Reed 2A tonearm and the latest version of the Allnic Puritas cartridge paired with Steve's "The Beat" turntable. As you have very well . . .	4
Input Impedance of Dreadnaught II Hi, I have previously used a Dreadnaught II and Vandy 5A's. You should sum the 50K per leg balanced input impedance (so its 100K), and then set the balanced Vandy high pass . . .	4
Any thoughts on Purist's new Limited AC cord? I have also listened to the new Purist LE AC cord and compared it to the Purist Anniversary as well. I think Fuzzball has described it well - from my listening when I switched back. . .	3
Anyone using an external clock with Esoteric X-01? I auditioned an Esoteric G0s clock with my X-01 on my system for about a week and a half. When I unhooked the clock - I could not hear or sense any difference. If there was one, it. . .	2
AQ Mont Blanc vs Pikes Peak I also have Pike's Peak and have been looking to upgrade higher in the AQ lineup. In lookng at the Mount Blanc, the only difference that I can tell from Pike's Peak is the use of . . .	2
Who sells acoustic material for SOFA? Real Traps sells such a product - here is a link: http://www.realtraps.com/products.htm#COVERS	1