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HiDiamond Power cords...
Oh Darn: I was hoping (vicariously), that Dave was trying some Stage 3 Concepts or Dynamic Design cords on his Chalice amps. 
Power Cords - Just Say Yes
Polk432 I am looking forward to your thought of the Nordost QX4 unit. This unit has intrigued me, however their is not a lot of info. I have heard that plugging a SS amp into it has a very interesting effect? 
The best speaker you ever heard?
That's easy: YGA Carmel's. With proper electronics and good source equipment these speakers eclipse anything I have heard since 1967. Now , if I can get Yaev to build me a "SE" version of the Carmel's-that would be cool!!! 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
Audio oracle: I'm with you 100%. As far as Rolex-the last time they made a worthy timepiece-Jean-Claude-Killy was racing the tram at Chamonix! 
Where do you go after a Dynaudio C1 ?
YG Carmel's- Just go listen to these two-way floor standers before you make your purchase. Lightening-fast transients, Incredible holographic, lifelike musicality. A sonic tour-de-force and maybe the Best speaker in the YG arsenal. 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
If interested, I have a set of Gamma Summits, (2 sets of NU interconnects) and a set of Cassis speaker cables that I no longer use! 
Meridian 808.3 vs Concert Fidelity 040
I agree with Teejay concerning build quality, reliability and sound quality of the Concert Fidelity line of electronics. I recently had my CF line stage and amps upgraded by The designer. Turnaround from my house to Japan and back was one month an... 
Teo XLR
Tbg: I have been listening to "cables" since about '82 when discrete tech. And FMS were some of the better lines. From then many lines have graced my systems-each was a step up in performance. I personally think naming those lines would be a disse... 
Teo XLR
I'd like to preface my thread with ( I've been in this hobby for 40 plus years) and have auditioned and owned more cables than I can remember. The Teo std. IC's are the "best" cables I have ever heard in my system. Period...Simply the most natural... 
Concert Fidelity audition program
talk to me: I use an CF-080 upgraded to LSX V2. I also use the ZL-120 mono's upgraded to V2. Basically, I think you know how good the linestage is and Masa's upgrade improves every area in which this linestage excelled to begin with.If you wish Yo... 
Concert Fidelity audition program
Recently found a set of NOS "Valvo" 6CA4's. (1) for the CF LSX 2.0 and (1) for the 040 DAC. 1969 dates. So far this is my favorite rectifier tube-if you can find these I would recommend for the CF electronics. Second would be the original Mullards... 
Driving YG Carmel's
Tom Hankins: Thanks for the info! I agree that the YG's are very revealing. I use the "Concert Fidelity" line of electronics to run the YG's (which are very revealing also) and with well recorded material the musical effect is positively "mesmeriz... 
Concert Fidelity audition program
Husk01: You can call powder at 610-905-7297 for tube info 
Review: Verastarr Audio Grand Illusion Power cord
Hello teejay: We have similar systems. My moniker is powder-and my name is Steve-Please give me a call at 610-905-7297 
Thiel CS 3.7 vs Tidal Piano Cera
Zood: I have heard Tidal contriva diacera as well as the Amea 2-way. (both fabulous speakers). I have not heard Thiels, (their are many great reviews of the 3.7's) So....may I suggest some room tuning devices to get those Thiel's sounding their be...