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• At least I know how networked audio works...  (jinjuku)
• @jinjuku,Just like you...I’ve selective listening :-) (lalitk)
• all I hear is noiseI'm shocked you can hear anything based on the fact you can't... (jinjuku)
• What SQ you keep referring to...all I hear is noise. In case you don't  know, Nois... (lalitk)
• It's also why they keep bringing up other cabling as some form of equivalent argum... (jinjuku)
• Ah!  jinjuku...you finally got to geoff.  He ran out of credible responses so he, ... (dynaquest4)
• "The cable is important if you want to get data transferred. It’s not involved i... (jinjuku)
• What sums it up are really two things. They are simple things:1. Subjectivists won... (jinjuku)
• "The cable is important if you want to get data transferred. It’s not involved in ... (lalitk)
• Geoffkait: "I once had coffee at a diner in NYC that boasted World’s Best Coffee... (jinjuku)
• Geoffkait: "I once had coffee at a diner in NYC that boasted World’s Best Coffee."... (geoffkait)
• Sadly, you are not willing to admit the importance of a cable carrying the digital... (lalitk)
• I would be happy to answer your question if you tell me what happens to SQ once ... (jinjuku)
• @jinjuku,I would be happy to answer your question if you tell me what happens to S... (lalitk)
• Lalitk,Can you answer one simple question, when the cable is removed and the audio... (jinjuku)
• @willemj Did your banker say that they had to use cheap cables cause you want free... (lalitk)
• Here is another one: why do the numbers in your bank account not get confused beca... (willemj)
• "I still don’t have an answer to the video I made where I removed the Ethernet cab... (lalitk)
• Geoff,Can you answer a simple question or not?What happens to the SQ when the Ethe... (jinjuku)
• shadorne@geoffkait Sigh! Yes of course digital propagates as an analog signal. The... (geoffkait)
• shadorneSince there is no audio clock timing information conveyed over an ethernet... (geoffkait)
• Geoff,Can you answer one simple question? In my video I show a track playing even ... (jinjuku)
• @geoffkait Sigh! Yes of course digital propagates as an analog signal. The key is ... (shadorne)
• Ouch! That hurts, Shadorne! That’s really interesting but did you know that the di... (geoffkait)
• Ethernet is digital. Digital eliminates small analog differences completely. Unl... (jinjuku)
• @geoffkait   Ethernet is digital. Digital eliminates small analog differences comp... (shadorne)
• But as fate would have it wire is audibly better in one direction than the other... (jinjuku)
•   Geoffkait: Whoa! Easy, big fella. I’m not talking about shielded cables.to which... (geoffkait)
• I still don't have an answer to the video I made where I removed the Ethernet cabl... (jinjuku)
• Since there is no audio clock timing information conveyed over an ethernet cable i... (shadorne)
• Whoa! Easy, big fella. I’m not talking about shielded cablesIf it's not about th... (jinjuku)
• Increased sound stage, etc, are subjective claims. There are no measurements for... (jinjuku)
• Geoffkait: "One assumes jinjuku would attempt to debunk wire directionality by cla... (geoffkait)
• Eggs ackly! So are sweetness, presence, air and venue recognition. ⛪️ (geoffkait)
• Increased sound stage, etc, are subjective claims. There are no measurements for t... (toddverrone)
• I once had coffee at a diner in NYC that boasted World’s Best Coffee. For a purpor... (jinjuku)
• One assumes jinjuku would attempt to debunk wire directionality by claiming that... (jinjuku)
• @jinjuku,In your experience, do you think laptop / computer is a best source to ... (jinjuku)
• I use a nice tricked out Sound Science Music Vault computer as my server. I use it... (grannyring)
• @dynaquest4,@jinjuku,In your experience, do you think laptop / computer is a best ... (lalitk)
• jinjukuHere’s another video where I debunk WireWorlds Q/A. Directly address their ... (geoffkait)
• Apparently someone objected to Chord’s use of hyperbole. Well, La Dee Dah! Judge J... (geoffkait)
• Great video.  Clearly jinjuku knows about what he speaks. Let's see if geoff or cl... (dynaquest4)
• Here's another video where I debunk WireWorlds Q/A. Directly address their Triboel... (jinjuku)
• Looks like your argument is based on this video ~ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=... (jinjuku)
• "I’m totally willing to do this in your setup. I’ll provide the Client/Server comp... (lalitk)
• Well, in the UK a company selling fancy audio cables claiming their sonic superi... (jinjuku)

• The base can be repaired. I would have to find out how much to fix. Other than tha... (audiotroy)
• Not cheap speakers. Bricasti is showing in room 2013 at the RMAF Oct 5th. 6th. and... (soundsrealaudio)
• On the basis of detail resolution, dynamics, and soundstage...1.  Magico2.  TAD"Nu... (bassdude)
• Dave - that info is awesome !!! I never thought about the high ceilings so thanks.... (fsmithjack)
• Here are a few points, fof you to consider.Your room is way bigger in terms of bas... (audiotroy)
• Thanks so much Dave!Thats funny I actually have not pulled the trigger on the Para... (fsmithjack)
• Wow this is a tough one, these are all good speakers here is my take as someone wh... (audiotroy)
• Shadome - thanks for the response. Do you think Magico S5 will be bass flabby? I d... (fsmithjack)
• I would choose between KEF or the TAD. The others two will be bass flabby (one of ... (shadorne)
• I heard the YG at a club meeting...they were offered to us for more than 50% off..... (stringreen)
• Onhwy61 - thanks so much - I posted on my phone and just noticed all the type-o's ... (fsmithjack)
• No opinion on any of the loudspeakers, but your post should be used as a model for... (onhwy61)

• I have the Yggy and the Bimby and have auditioned the Codex in my system as well. ... (limniscate)
• One of the things I like about Ayre and Schiit is that they offer upgrades to thei... (gdnrbob)
• I stand corrected I mistakenly left out an important word "specifications". The Be... (shadorne)
• May want to also check I believe the bryston digital stuff is only 5 year warranty... (glennewdick)

• Dave, That's really helpful. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I'm going t... (stefanwegner)
• Hi stenfanwegner,We started the thread and thanks for your interest.I will give yo... (audiotroy)

• Hi I'm new Harbeth c7's owner an I've been also eyeing rogue amps.  The place wher... (biscorbit)

• The thing that kills me about it all, is they the shipper saves pennies on the dol... (grey9hound)
• I have had similar experiences with Fedex Smartpost. This includes packages shippe... (smileydoc)
• Have USPS and FedEx start a trace... (zephyr24069)
• I went through the same thing a few years back. I tracked my FedEx package from ba... (nonoise)
• I’ve had many things shipped to me "Smart Post".  DHL, FEDEX, and UPS all use this... (mofimadness)
• I feel your pain and frustration.I believe you will eventually receive your packag... (lak)
• I have shipped thousands of packages and never saw anything like this ??   I just ... (autospec)
• I only have experience with UPS Smart post. No problems, just one day longer than ... (inna)

• I really like the rogue preamps, I listened to the Herra II this morning and it wa... (jmolsberg)
• I hear great things about the Rogue’s. I dont need phono. I wish there were local ... (aberyclark)
• I have a Rogue RP-5 preamp and love it.  The RP-5 is the big brother to the RP-1. ... (stereo5)
• Zu omen defs (aberyclark)
• what speakers are you matching w/the preamps? (linnlingo)
• Thanks for info (aberyclark)
• Pre amps all sound different and it has the most affect on sound (good or bad) SO ... (mattmiller)
• For made in the US, excellent after-sale service, and pleasant telephone conversat... (twoleftears)

• Hey guys, I'm new here, just wanted to give my 2cents on th di's, I've had a few p... (krahnstruction)

• Bryston 7B3 Cubed (linnlingo)
• My vote goes to JC1s. I have the A21 stereo amp, but if I had the dough I'd sell t... (2psyop)
• It it were me, I would go with the Parasound JC1 first and the Classe second.  I o... (stereo5)
• How about a 2x350 watt Yamaha p3500s, reviewed here: http://www.homecinema-fr.com/... (willemj)
• I have enjoyed a McIntosh MC452 power amp for a few years now, and find it to be v... (ejr1953)
• Maybe, you don't want to repeat your service problem? I don't know where you're lo... (kennythekey)
• I’ve owned a Classe amp years ago. I can’t see you going wrong going with Classe! ... (yogiboy)

• New Kid on The BlockSynergistic Research Quantum BLUE fuses.Thanks to Alfred, owne... (oregonpapa)
• @jmcgrogan2 Well in 10 years if the pricing continues to go up like it is, then I ... (aniwolfe)
• Hopefully you guys who bought the Black fuse recently did so during the 3 for 2 sa... (dlcockrum)
• My $25 PADIS fuses are already blue and as great as they sound, I'll pass on the S... (nonoise)
• For those that are upset about the *new* Blue fuse, and feel cheated for buying th... (jmcgrogan2)
• Well hopefully you will have a new breakthrough next month so I can get the Purple... (aniwolfe)
• Synergistic Research launched the Black Fuse two years ago and since that time we ... (ted_d)
• This is wonderful timing for me. My Mother's type 45 tube amp lost a channel recen... (davidpritchard)
• Fuses are the new components. If anyone wants to replace his Black Fuses with Blue... (geoffkait)
• Toddverrone wrote,@geoffkait, not sure if this is what you caught, but the electro... (geoffkait)
• Well in about 10 or so months they will probably come out with the Purple fuse wit... (aniwolfe)
• It's funny to me though, that you'd be upset that there's a new fuse. If the black... (toddverrone)
• I would 🙂 (grannyring)
• ^^^ If one is a "brand new owner" of the Black fuses, one could take advantage of ... (oregonpapa)
• Happens all the time with gear and no way around it. However, this particular fuse... (grannyring)
• Feel bad for Tom and new Black owners.  New owners. Well many new Black owners ... (jmcgrogan2)
• Good point Geoffkait. Somehow the constant change in fuse models seems different a... (grannyring)
• It’s never a perfect time to buy technology, it’s constantly changing/evolving. Do... (geoffkait)
• +1 WolfFeel bad for Tom and new Black owners.  New owners.   (grannyring)
• Wolf_Garcia 9-21-2017Anybody able to locate the above mentioned "UEF Tech" patent... (almarg)
• The fuse marketing expertise of Ted Denny et al is brilliant. Get a product out th... (wolf_garcia)
• I was surprised to see that the contact area of both the Black and the Blue fuses ... (dlcockrum)
• Anybody able to locate the above mentioned "UEF Tech" patent? I'd be interested in... (wolf_garcia)
• Pop Quiz! Spot the discrepancies (errors) in the write up for the Blue Fuse on SR ... (geoffkait)
• Happier than ever, that my Pass 160.8s have thermal magnetic breakers. (nkonor)
• Just bought 4 Black Fuses 2 months. Not cool. They need to have a trade up program... (aniwolfe)
• $149 for the new Blue fuse. Oh my the anti-fusers will have fun with this one now.  (grannyring)
• I’m sure that @wolf_garcia will be very excited to try out the new SR Blue fuse Da... (jmcgrogan2)
• New SR BLUE Fuse: http://www.synergisticresearch.com/fuses/blue/Dave (dlcockrum)

• all ashes over here Last weekend it was Tedeschi Trucks live and this weekend Keb ... (darkstar1)
• darkstar crashespouring its light into ashesnow sub money for light and reel2reel+... (randy-11)

• I am a little curious as to why you are using Emotiva amps with either the McIntos... (stereo5)
• Yes, I have the MR88 tuner, which I really like, and the preamps were nice but I c... (avlee)
• This is what i have been saying for a long time....Not all McIntosh products are c... (mattmiller)

• Mark, Wishing you all the best in your recovery.  Ease back into things and take g... (smrex13)
• Best wishes to you Mark (aniwolfe)
• Wow, Mark. It would be easy to understand if you have a bit of a Job outlook right... (dlcockrum)

• The only difference (I'm told by Patrick at Krell) between the mc and mcx line is ... (strych2)

• I like to listen in the dark.  Similar to tasting wine in a black glass.  If your ... (firstgrowth)
• Just saying, I bet most speakers look better than the guy sitting in front of them. (rhljazz)
• wolf_garcia,Hi wolf! Good to hear from ya! (mr_m)
• Good to know.Dave (dlcockrum)
• I refuse to comment on threads where the OP hasn't proof read the title of the pos... (wolf_garcia)
• Tekton does have a few veneer finishes, but from what I read on their web site, yo... (mr_m)
• Yeah, it’s quite odd about the Tektons. The box designs are all the old rectangle ... (213runnin)
• I had to get rid of one of the most beautiful speakers I’ve ever had in my room - ... (prof)
• @imhififan , ugly, IMHO.Does look like R2D2. (jmcgrogan2)
• Imhififan, I'm not sure which, but I can't stop staring at them.  They're like rob... (213runnin)
• http://www.whatsbestforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30732&d=1485082531 U... (imhififan)
• It looks like some people are simply obsessed with bashing Tekton speakers on ever... (kalali)
• I recently came across a speaker brand that has models costing even up to 3-5000, ... (213runnin)

• Jack Ryan is a great upcoming drummer from SC.  (stevizzy)
• Check out this version of Walking on the Moon done in jazz swing rather than one d... (shadorne)
• Oh yeah Jazz and Blues (Rock/folk) require a different mindset. It is hard to swit... (shadorne)
• Well Matt, here we go again making music into a contest. Can't we say that there a... (roxy54)
• Say what you want and name all the names, but in the end,I think we would mostly a... (mattmiller)
• I saw Carl Palmer perform live 2 weeks ago, and he is simply amazing. All of the p... (roxy54)
• Ha, I wondered if that would rankle anyone! Yes, I am well aware that opinion flie... (bdp24)
• Jazz and Blues are very different musics, opposites in fact.I can't believe you wr... (onhwy61)
• Any list regarding "great drummers" needs to include Steve Ferrone. (reubent)
• You are of course right, Steve. Ringo was the best drummer for The Beatles, Keith ... (bdp24)
• You guys crack me up with these "best in class" threads. Without the variety and t... (stevecham)
• Bdp24 - I completely agree with you about Baker. Curious what your take is on Mitc... (bgoeller)
• Ringo Starr had a unique ability to add something different and interesting to eac... (kb54)
• There are different types of drummers who can be called the best. There are the te... (lowrider57)
• How about drummer B.J.Wilson of the Brit band Procul Harum? Check out his work on ... (roberjerman)
• After the death of Buddy Rich, Neil Peart organized the recording of a tribute alb... (bdp24)
• I love Steve Jordan. Great feel and groove. I would say there is no greatest. They... (shadorne)
• Another fact: Though Earl Palmer was a New Orleans Jazz drummer, and at the end of... (bdp24)
• That's ridiculous drumming in that youtube clip.The best jazzrock drummer is Billy... (inna)
• I agree the Neil Pert is probably at the top, but I want to add Nick Mason, the la... (theo)
• mitch2 "It is a good list but some will find it incomplete....particularly fans of... (falconquest)
• Mike Portnoy (danoroo)

• Companies like XLO, Audioquest, Cardas, Tara Labs, and many more have had many pro... (jmcgrogan2)

• Well the only real way to get true "co-axial" effect is to get speakers with coaxi... (213runnin)

• Hey frog, yes that's the one and you found it quickly.  Thanks for posting.The "bl... (pryso)
• Frogman and Pryso; while a certain language was acceptable "on the street", I thin... (orpheus10)
• Is this it?https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0k4Y7sDTM2UThis one picks up at 2:09 of t... (frogman)
• Interesting about "In A Silent Way".  I'd been listening to Miles for at least 10 ... (pryso)
• **** I'm sure I didn't play it anymore after that, but somehow I put it on the pla... (frogman)
• Thanks. Been smiling for the last 20 minutes or so.Gotta get me some of them Danis... (ghosthouse)
• A lot of our favorite jazz artists were real characters personality-wise. Johnny G... (frogman)
• Nice to see you back here, Chayro.  Dismissive of those guys?!  No way; especially... (frogman)

• Thanks, david_ten ;-) (lak)
• @lak I took a look at your speakers via the link you posted. I personally don’t ha... (david_ten)
• @mack71  Hope you are able to get it resolved sooner than later and easier than mo... (david_ten)
• Mack71Finding a bureaucrat at the customs office should not bee too difficult. Kin... (vitop)
• grannyring, charles1dad, and sbayne as always thank you for your assistance.I tota... (lak)
•  jcarcopo -Thank you . I am already in contact, I hope for a positive solution o... (mack71)
• @lak - Allnic equipment is some of the best available in my opinion. Your Allnic i... (sbayne)
• Hi lak, That’s such a tough question to answer. Nothing short of a listening sessi... (charles1dad)
• @mack71  -  I would call Eric. Emails don't get timely responses sometimes because... (jcarcopo)
• @lak I am listening to a set tomorrow and will give you my impressions. I have ask... (grannyring)
• Your Opinion PleaseI currently use my Allnic T-1500 Integrated 300B amp (12.5 watt... (lak)
• My DI are already in the customs office. They contacted me and informed that you n... (mack71)

• Peter Case  "Charlie James" (slaw)

• Twist!  I just found out that the Schiit Freya is only balanced out from the tube ... (paulburnett)

• It turns out the problem was only the breaker.  I was able to jump the breaker and... (ozzy)
• Mark,The transformer in my CPT 300 has just stopped working. Also the breaker shat... (ozzy)
• Received my 1800 the other day and am burning it in as we speak. I already have a ... (jbny)
• Life happens and sometimes we are dealt more than we can handle for a season. Mark... (grannyring)
• @barbapapa Believe as you like sir...This company has delivered nicely (with some ... (corepowertech)
• @calloway I'm happy to refund. No issues there at all... I have been trying to go ... (corepowertech)

• There are are some good videos on You Tube for setting up and adjusting your scout... (garyagostini)
• Bimasta: Apology accepted; very big of you to walk that back. Actually we share so... (johnnyb53)

• Thanks grannyring. I’ll look into it and try to compare it to the Cary provided th... (ozfly)
• Neal at Sound Science will loan you his to demo for the cost of shipping.  (grannyring)
• I just purchased the Classe Sigma 2200i integrated not long ago. Steroophile gave ... (sfseay)

• When a loudspeaker cable and a fresh water supply for an African village cost th... (barto)
• Not that I would spend that much, however, a fast car, unless you have race track ... (parrotbee)

• Was there anything that you did not like in what you heard? At this level just abo... (inna)
• Well -- I got out and listened to some devore speakers today -- Gibbon X I liked t... (steventoney)

• Question: why be so concerned about distortion of the amplifier? Didn't we find ou... (geoffkait)
• I agree 100%I do not have a single device with perfect linearity because it does n... (roger_paul)
• You were closer to understanding what I’m talking about when you refereed to propa... (atmasphere)
• @roger_paul The harmonics arise from unavoidable variations in gain. All gain devi... (kosst_amojan)
• Let me use a different word to describe it.What if I said my amp circuits have con... (roger_paul)
• What’s hurting you right now is you don’t have any means of proving that what you ... (roger_paul)
• Hm. I don't suppose you see where the problems are in your response here?I'll poin... (atmasphere)

• rockyboy -If I recall correctly, a  true mono cartridge picks up only horizontal m... (rshak)
• What contribution, if any, does a mono cartridge make? I have neither the money no... (rockyboy)
• There is a lot of old great classical recordings and jazz that are only in mono. W... (arh)
• I only own a few mono records. When I listen to them I rarely, if ever, even notic... (reubent)
• For the most part not much IMO. Stereo done correctly, whether in original recordi... (rockadanny)

• +1 for "Eddie from Ohio" (boxer12)

• AudioAdvisor is selling the Pro-ject rpm 9.2 sans cartridge for $1500,or with a S... (markj941)
• Winoguy17: Good suggestion (Clearaudio Concept). Along the same line is another tu... (johnnyb53)
• Rega P3 and 303 tonearm with a Dynavector 10X5! Best $1500 youll ever spend! NEW o... (mattmiller)
• I checked back with my Oct. 2017 Stereophile, and I had overstated the Class B pri... (johnnyb53)

• The Audiogon BLUEBOOK for used equipment relates that a used pair of HPM 100 might... (oblgny)
• In my day the holy grail of Pioneer speakers was the HPM-100 model which, I think,... (oblgny)

• My (limited) experience with Phillips Italian pressings was not good in terms of s... (rshak)
• German pressing is good, in my limited experience, I only have a few German records. (inna)
• My thoughts exactly. But I occasionally hear people telling me that collectors loo... (cspiegs)
• Yes, I always look for pressings from Germany or Holland. (lowrider57)
• Not familiar with this recording, but all Dutch pressings that I tried were good. (inna)
• Since Philips was a Dutch company known for high quality pressings, it makes sense... (lowrider57)

• i know this is an old post but based on what he had produced for you, he duplicate... (italian)

• Live music is better. Bumper stickers should be issued.  (boxer12)

• willemj,With the confidence that you exude in your opinions on every topic, you sh... (dlcockrum)
• Moving speakers around trying to find the best locations is like trying to solve 3... (geoffkait)
• Sure, if you want good audio you have to say goodbuy to the vinyl romance anyway. ... (willemj)
• Great advice on the digital equalization. Then you can just throw your turntable a... (dlcockrum)
• As for speaker placement and room modes, the simplest way to procede is to use REW... (willemj)
• Did you try eliminating the power conditioner from the system? (sbrownnw)
• As others have said, focus on speaker placement, listening position, and possibly ... (mesch)
• Thanks so much everyone I really appreciate the time and thoughtfulness that went ... (jdm11)
• Since you enjoy spinning vinyl and have a good collection, upgrade your TT and car... (lowrider57)
• lots off good suggestions here but one that seems to be missing is your phono stag... (glennewdick)
• You scare the man with big $$$, though I know what you are talking about. I'll jus... (inna)
• It appears that we are in complete agreement rbstehno. Nice.Dave (dlcockrum)
• many variables and not enough info. how big of a room do you have? room treatment?... (rbstehno)
• @dlcockrum  There are very notable exceptions.....No kidding. : ) (david_ten)

• Beck - "The Information" - in honor of seeing him last week open for U2 in Indiana... (reubent)
• "Best of Peter Green" Fleetwood Mac.ozzy (ozzy)

• I've played around with my (4) new iQSEs this week. There wasn't enough room in my... (slaw)
• I have a Bybee IQSE in both my preamp and music server. They make a noticeable imp... (sbayne)

• mantis:Yes, go with the 6.3a slow-blow and you want the smaller fuse. You should b... (audiofun)
• Hey Audiofun, I finally ordered the Pyramid PS26KX, it should arrive in a couple o... (mantis-toboggan)

• I would have an opinion, but I'm so blind with jealousy that I can barely write ;-... (prof)
• I concur with all previous posts. First, contact MBL for the best way to move them... (gdnrbob)
• Folkfreak has a great idea. I think you could also wrap them in moving blankets, s... (jperry)

• I was picking up my new speakers at Deja Vu Audio the other day and saw a pair of ... (jond)
• Jack Elliano developed a technique to reduce distortion he called 'Class A3' (as o... (atmasphere)
• David, You’re in a good situation, speakers that have made you happy and a top not... (charles1dad)
• Perfect. Thanks @clio09 Funny thing is I am feeling the same as you regarding thes... (grannyring)
• I'm back for a moment as Ralph contacted me about the thread. For Bill, first of a... (clio09)
• And here I thought I was asking a simple question. : ) @grannyring  @clio09  @char... (david_ten)
• Note that generally hibernation starts much later in the year as winter approaches... (wolf_garcia)
• I am sort of in agreement with clio09 about the possibility that someone may be s... (atmasphere)
• It was well explained and that is clear. Just not sure why he made the hybernation... (grannyring)
• Hi Larryi,As usual good and well written perspective.  I honestly believe that cli... (charles1dad)
• While I have, in this thread, cautioned against using the really low-powered triod... (larryi)
• Agreed Charles. I do think my comment has some truth. It is for you to decide if t... (grannyring)
• Bill,I believe that I'm as opened minded as you or anyone else.  At the end of the... (charles1dad)
• @clio09 I am truly sorry if I upset you. I respect your experience greatly and mis... (grannyring)
• Hi Bill, I believe that you are misinterpreting my response. I included clio09’s "... (charles1dad)
• @charles1dad Why did you repeat the hybernation comment in agreement? You should k... (grannyring)
• I owned two of Jacks amps. Loved his 15 watt 34 SET. In the end I needed more powe... (grannyring)
• Just asked a question? Really just wanted to hear your response?  Yes I have done ... (grannyring)
• "I should have stayed in hibernation "Well clio09, as far as I am concerned you ma... (charles1dad)
• Dennis Had Inspire Fire Bottle HO (High Output) SEP (single ended pentode)…a bit h... (wolf_garcia)
• I'm not disputing Ralph's observation. I'm just saying there's too much emphasis p... (clio09)
• @mountainsong  and @lalitk Can you expand on why Mastersound?  Thanks.I've had Ayo... (david_ten)

• Thank you everyone for such a great feedback to my post. I really appreciate your ... (adbacl)
• See here for some cable science: http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#introd... (willemj)
• Cables are nothing more than tone controls for most high end systems AND you alrea... (mattmiller)
• Good speaker cables should not make a difference in sound. If they do, they are fa... (willemj)

• Mitch2 thanks. The Aqua La Scala is exceptionally musical with big images and a wa... (audiotroy)
• What about other dacs with preayre? Rockna? (gibalok)
• audiotroy, I auditioned the Aqua Hifi La Scala MKII, but not the recent Optologic ... (mitch2)
• Mitch2 which version of the La Scala did you have Version 1 or Version 2?  (audiotroy)
• Mitch2, thank you for your input. lived one day more with Adagio and then switched... (gibalok)
• I owned the Adagio and have had the LaScala here in my system for an audition.... (mitch2)
• Peter, here are a few links for worthwhile choices of Ethernet Isolators that are ... (hifial)
• Matt, the Comet is from Exogal (formerly known as Wadia), and AQUA's top DAC, The ... (klh007)

• The more expensive NM records are the better for me, to the point of course. Less ... (inna)
• It depens on the musical taste, i like so called "black music", recorded and press... (chakster)
• Chakster, I don't understand your predicament, quite.  Over the course of time, so... (lewm)
• Anyone can share the drawings of the custom made tonearm pods for Technics EPA-500... (chakster)
• I am not sure that even the designers of Nak 682ZX knew how good it could sound. I... (inna)
• You may not want the Dragon if you make your own recordings, Dragon is the ultimat... (inna)
• @inna I saw Nakamichi Dragon still makes $1500-2000 on auctions, i think i was in ... (chakster)
• However, I fully understand the interest in this Technics. Unfortunately, only few... (inna)
• Those mentioned record collectors are criminals by audiophile standards. (inna)
• Yeah, well, ideally you need a few sources - R2R, turntable and digital, and that'... (inna)
• @inna i got reel to reel recorder from my gradfather, i’d love to stick to the R2R... (chakster)

• Mr. M. you have also not read the majority of our posts.The Persona line starts at... (audiotroy)
• To both CT and Mr M, what you are talking about in terms of laughing at a client n... (audiotroy)
• I agree with Ct about laughing at a customer after they left. Dave. Are you that a... (mr_m)
• Off the track as I expected.  First off Dave, I have fallen in love with Vanderste... (ctsooner)
• Off the track as I expected.  First off Dave, I have fallen in love with Vanderste... (ctsooner)
• Off the track as I expected.  First off Dave, I have fallen in love with Vanderste... (ctsooner)
• I just don't get why it's necessary to make personal attacks. I've received a pers... (ricred1)
• As usual Gpg4blu, you speak without knowing anything.My father was an inventor wit... (audiotroy)
• Audiotroy:I actually do have more experience than you in listening carefully to hu... (gpgr4blu)

• Historically, the older programs did not always play FLAC files equally.  I did a ... (auxinput)
• Foobar and Jriver sound same to me. I use JRiver 19 because I payed for it and is ... (bsme85)
• it’s not really fair to compare the softwares without telling what settings you ha... (fignolin)

• MR.OP,Come out, come out, wherever you are! (donvito101)
• Roxy I have wondered the same thing lol.  (samzx12)
• I find it strange that the OP has not jumped in to clarify or defend himself. This... (roxy54)
• Kevin dose not make Prima Luna gear, he is a dist for them. I agree he can be a li... (mattmiller)
• I agree. Bogus. The thing I was thinking was maybe they were expensive speakers wi... (aberyclark)
• I’ve had a tube preamp pass DC to a power amp and the protection circuit in the am... (yogiboy)
• Well,  I appreciate Ralph chiming in with some reality. I also assumed an ESL and ... (timlub)
• He knows it never happened, he is just telling us his nightmare dream. Relax, ever... (inna)
• At least in my experience of 14 decades of audio stuff (I knew Marconi), a preamp ... (wolf_garcia)
• I don't think this event happened. If you look at the original post, you will see ... (atmasphere)
• If you have $30,000 speakers, it is incumbent upon you to do the diligence require... (stevecham)
• Whether it is a self-powered speaker or an amp connected to a speaker, it is a bit... (larryi)
• I'd like to hear the other side of the story.  I've known Kevin for over 30 years.... (mofimadness)
• I find the OP suspicious too. A grand total of two posts, both of which are the sa... (fsonicsmith)
• Tough call on a tough situation, if I had purchased 2 preamps and within a few wee... (timlub)
• Do not consider myself a groupie at all. Call it like I see it :) (samzx12)
• You want to see real groupies...check out the Steve Hoffman Forum. There's some Ko... (aberyclark)
• How can i become a Kevin Deal groupie??? (ebm)
• I would say Kudos to PL and Kevin Deal. I'm on the fence between 2 preamps and the... (aberyclark)
• I have to say I am scratching my head at the description of the episode here, as w... (erik_squires)
• thorloki-very unfortunate event. Were  the units  serviced under warranty?I too, w... (tablejockey)

• From the Roger Russell screed on everything you never wanted to know about audio c... (geoffkait)
• There's that science claim again. 😩A person with limited funds should buy the most... (nonoise)
• Here for some cable science: http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#introduction (willemj)
• It's a little difficult to answer that question because I stopped using cables as ... (geoffkait)
• I don't even know but I guess I spent less than one percent. Anything more is a wa... (willemj)
• Reviving this thread in light of recent discussions here on cabling.  I am current... (knownothing)

• @soundermn   When I posted it said the thread had been removed. I'm glad I recheck... (david_ten)
• @bullitt5094 thanks for sharing that.  I noticed in another thread that you also h... (soundermn)

• As for the speakers..Of what I heard or heard of my two choices for you, as I unde... (inna)
• Blindjim, Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC and possibly phono module too just in case. ... (inna)
•   Parsons >   Preamp = Atma-Sphere MP-1 3.3 $9000 (used) - Amps = Thoress 8... (blindjim)

• Hi all - wondering what DAC you are using with the DS2 SP-14 (if any), and if one ... (wickedviolasolo)
• kalail, I suspect Don is too busy to have time for much internet posting.  I think... (pryso)
• @soix @kalali Yes between the three pre-amps I have heard in my home environment, ... (a_shah)
• I think he’s comparing his newly acquired DS model 2 with the VTA and Candela and ... (kalali)

• roll your own roller balls (randy-11)
• It's ironic that after crushing several snakes and boiling them to extract oil, I'... (wolf_garcia)
• yes, winter & carpet = static (randy-11)

• Doubtful Klaus has schematics he will share.  It will probably be more like 3 mont... (stereo5)
• Not trying to be a cheapskate. If it's something fairly simple like I think it is ... (mofojo)
• Send it back to the factory!Do not be a cheapskate, and have it repaired by someon... (don_c55)

• arniespinIt's sales like the one you got that will drive down the price of my 3.7s... (prof)
• Jon,thanks for not holding a grudge. After all we're all fellow Thielistas! Also, ... (arniespin)
• Thanks for the warm welcome and positive encouragement on the speaker shipping!I'm... (arniespin)
• I’m curious how many 3.7’s Thiels were built before closing down their production ... (linnlingo)
• I've always been nervous about having speakers shipped so I tend to constrict my i... (oblgny)
• prof,I negotiated an unbelievable deal on a new pair of Ultima Salon2s from HiFi B... (jonandfamily)
• jonandfamily.Wow, you got rid of the Revel Ultima Salon2s?  Those are among the mo... (prof)
• We have a couple of new Thiel owners, so if you haven't seen this site, its a good... (jonandfamily)

• I like that reviewers publish their reference system and draw comparative distinct... (wideload)
• Once Doug Sax heard what good cabling did for his monitor system, he rewired his e... (czarivey)
• "Many of you graduating today from Acme Audio Engineering School will go on to big... (geoffkait)
• "recording engineers at the best studios use lamp cord". They used to. Once Doug S... (bdp24)

• Little-guy suppliers are a never-ending source of interesting options to explore i... (halc-76)

• Thank you Iwin...I will continue to check out what people are saying. Maybe I'll c... (firedrums)

• Electron Kinetics…had one for a while, sounded great, but the Iverson stories soun... (wolf_garcia)
• Sonic Frontiers, Apogee (cakeaudio)

• Try it and hear for yourself. It is an easy and free experiment. Doubt anyone coul... (rockadanny)
• Thanks how about keep the gallo sub and use with the totems? Or is that not. Good ... (brianwillson)
• Hi Brian,You could use a regular A/B speaker switch, wired in reverse. Make sure t... (erik_squires)

• Heard a set of these at our shop, not impressed, also heard several Ncore, amps no... (audiotroy)

• Ask over in www.diyaudio.com Lots of speaker builders there. (erik_squires)

• Here's my recent Vandersteen story....I bought a pair of Vandersteen model 3 for a... (reubent)

• For the last five years or so I've been on a journey as I learn more about audio e... (ejr1953)

• Lansche/Ypsilon set-up used them for the shows, that's more than enough to get int... (inna)
• Keep in mind that Stage III is known for their power cords and not necessarly inte... (lak)

• Any speaker manufacturer can make a good cost no object loudspeaker. What sets a r... (mr_m)
• Cap, There is nothing on this page that can compare to the jbl Everest dd 67000 sp... (audiolabyrinth)

• Interesting thread bump.  And quite an education in how differently people can see... (prof)
• stevecham...Zombie threads are fun.  I've added to threads as old before I realize... (oblgny)

• Music Hall 5 I believe.VPI Scout with original Benz Micro Glider- great combinatio... (tzh21y)
• Music Hall 5 I believe.VPI Scout with original Benz Micro Glider- great combinatio... (tzh21y)

• It appears that the JW is Speltz Anticables with Cryo treatment.  Paul Speltz told... (dorkwad)
• It appears that the JW is Speltz Anticables with Cryo treatment.  Paul Speltz told... (dorkwad)

• @toetapaudio - if you have any questions about the helix cables ask away - Todd an... (williewonka)
• Some interesting input @lalitk I take your point about system details and had inte... (toetapaudio)

• I like the larger diameter cables for heavier gear.  They just never snap when you... (ctsooner)
• I don't use cables or interconnects or power cords anymore so I guess I really can... (geoffkait)
• For cable lovers I have started a new thread on this forum called “Cable Survey”,y... (toetapaudio)
• I guess that would prove, no sound is superior to 'ruined' sound.Darn those cables... (dalebeshansky)

• I like a few cuts particularly "Hard Times" and the Bill Withers cover "Use Me". I... (audionoobie)
• I like it too. Sounds fantastic to me streamed via Tidal...Dave (dlcockrum)
• I think expectations got the better of me initially cause I'm listening now and I ... (fourwnds)

• Options please. All are same very good price but The Y&G are $4000 less:KEF Bl... (fsmithjack)

• Why two threads? (aberyclark)

• I can detect no hyperbole. 🔬 (geoffkait)
• RSC Air Design PrinciplesThe new "Isolated Air Tube" from TARA Labs is a proprieta... (audiolabyrinth)

• Anybody for Erik Satie??? Just trying to add some humor to this thread! (roberjerman)
• Or G.Mahler: "The Symphony should be the World"!!! Try Symphony No. 9!!! (roberjerman)
• Or I.Stravinsky! Try "Le Sacre Du Printemps"!!! (roberjerman)
• Anybody for Edgar Varese? Have a listen to "Ionization"!!! The estimable F.Zappa w... (roberjerman)

• A pair of one-owner KLH Nines in very good condition for $500!  (roberjerman)

• hi sir, sorry for disturbing, you seem to know a lot about audio, I  have a proble... (chronossm)

• Hi autre,     Congrats on choosing the Red Dragon S500 stereo amp.  A very fine ex... (noble100)

• OT - I’m sorry for hijacking your thread, but I’m in the same boat but thinking ab... (philsons)
• @biscorbit - When I was considering the SHL5+ my dealer suggested Belles Aria as a... (nycjlee)

• Keep us informed. Thanks. (gilles130)

• With my listening room I'd have to build a set of moveable corners…The Heresy IIIs... (wolf_garcia)
• Its a very good idea to experiment with placement to get a better handle on the ro... (mapman)
• I’ve considered Klipsch Heresy or similar Klipsch for use with my Bel Canto c5i di... (mapman)

• blindjim, looks you are still on your search.  I saw you seemed lukewarm at best o... (knownothing)

• Wow, you're right!  The Cambridge CRX200 does not have full 7.1 pre-outs!  If you ... (auxinput)
• I agree with auxinput that its possible that you just don't love a warm sounding A... (ethos123)

• Thank you, those components are indeed pretty special, and I'm not surprised that ... (213runnin)
• @213runnin The phono stages were an iFi iPhono2 and a PS Audio NPC, and the DAC wa... (robelvick)
• Ah, but of course you are missing the all important details.  What DAC and separat... (213runnin)
• I had my Halo Integrated with LS50s for about 2 months.  It was a wonderful match.... (robelvick)

• I concur. Amazing sound stage, but hard on your neck. :)  I really wish Roger had ... (erik_squires)
• Hmm..appear to be worth a listen.. Do they have enough weight and bass? How well l... (inna)
• I've never heard a soundstage like the Sanders. Amazingly real. Small and focused ... (mr_bill)

• Just a note the chances the bias will stay as set when shipped is slim as the vibr... (glennewdick)
• The best product hands down, first clean with 99% isopropyl alcoholCraig make exce... (audioman58)
• Thanks all for the input. I found a shop near me in New Haven CT that deals with A... (sgonzalez33)

• This thread is ancient, but DanVetC had it right. I’ve owned one new (since 1998) ... (ricktpt)

• @shadorne Got cable - still doesn’t work. I suspect that Benchmark, is only high s... (kijanki)

• Kharma/Lamm combination is widely accepted as one of the very best, or Kharma/Wava... (inna)
• Inna we recently tested the DB 9 which were lovely, a beautiful sounding speaker.W... (audiotroy)

• An ARC 5SE with 2200 hours on it, should`nt the tubes be switched out now? (dskinner5)
• Anyone hear any comparisons - Arc Ref 5SE to the PS audio signature preamp? (dskinner5)

• Deltronics, ask for Mike.  N (normansizemore)

• It's only on the CD, which I believe is remastered or mixed.  The LP is clean.  I ... (normansizemore)

• djf1,We are the same age, and I do the exact same thing.  I listen every night and... (normansizemore)

• My friend swears by the Quicksilver Gold contact enhancer.  He uses it on all the ... (dorkwad)

• I know Brian said to refrigerate the QG after opening and using.  Sealing the cont... (dorkwad)