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Soulution 710 Amplifier and 720 Preamplifier
fortunately or unfortunately;the Soulutions are many leagues above the best American made amps.In my listening experience only a select few could claim to be able o challenge the soulutions, and all of them European made;and all from the French h-... 
Is high end Power Conditioners worth the extra $$$
To answer your querries:1.Both Shunyata V rays V2 and The Audience T offer significant improvements from their previous models.If you have an extensive listening comparing both the old and the new versions,I am sure you would upgrade to the new on... 
Power Conditioning: How Do You Know You Need It?
you might get the answer here;http://hifi-unlimited.blogspot.com/2009/09/power-of-silence-more-adventures-with.html 
cable burn-in / system burn-in
audiodharma cable cooker is what i use to burn in my cables.i really cannot understand people who spend any money on cables,yet has never ever cook in their cables on the cooker .the difference is just too obvious.i reburn all my cables every 3-4 ... 
Living Voice IBX; What are you driving them with?
Lavardin-Living Voice is a match made in heaven.If anything,you should consider Lavardin IT instead of Karan Intergrated[which I've heard]or Hovland{which I haven't heard] 
What Printed Magazine do you prefer?
Hifi+,as long as Roy Gregory is there. 
Lavardin Amplifier Repair
Ahmev,You are right,Naim and Lavardin couldn't be more different. There are certainly level of Pathological-bordering obsessions to details with Lavardin,and their philosophy,and their Amp is almost unique in its design ,philosophy and most certai... 
Lavardin Amplifier Repair
The improvement of the IS referance over the stock IS is quite a lot IME.On one hand that the price quoted by Lavardin seems rather steep ,since there will be no dealer' s markup.but on the other hand,you could have a full Lavardin IS referance ,a... 
60s-70s Japanese Pressings Rolling Stones, Mayall,
if what you get is a genuine Japanese pressings,than you are one lucky devil............ 
Which is the best high end passive power filter?
I think the argument that a new technology is definitely better Is not true ;certainly not for hi-fi ,if not all of us will have digital amps and computer based players....how old is tube amp technology and Vinyl playback system anyway? I can't fo... 
Which is the best high end passive power filter?
Melbguy1,The Sound applications provide that little bit extra quietness,and that little extra holographic imaging,at least in my system....there is a caveat though,you have to pay a lot more to get that little extra;law of diminishing return in fu... 
Which is the best high end passive power filter?
Correction,The Shunyata Vray V2.haven't had thje chance to listen to Hydra V2 yet 
Which is the best high end passive power filter?
Here are my recommendations:1.Sound Applications Referance.The best IMO,I personally prefer it to the Walker's Velocitor.Much more quiter background..2.My friend [using all tubes amplifications]really love the power wing made by Alan Krafton;http:... 
CAT JL-3 Sig Mk2s direct from Wadia 781i?
Atmasphere,You have shown a very deep understanding of the subject,I am most impressedI have mentioned it in the past , and fully concur with your observations.Bravo. 
Opinions on Finite Element Pagoda Signature Rack
this might help;http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2009/03/of-finite-elementes-rack.html