Stealth Audio Dream Petite

Mariasplung, I had VD Genesis in my system and Stealth Dream and Indra replaced it which I greatly prefer, defiantly don't miss the rigidness and sloppy fitting of the VD.

Mariasplunge, Stealth sounds totally different than VD. Stealth cables in my system do not add anything, they just connect each component getting out of the way which is what I'm looking for. The VD cables while in my system have this signature like so many other cables out there adding something which over time is annoying. Using VD product the top octaves are restricted compared to Stealth. The sound with VD cables in my system is like something is being held back, the bass too much at times not sounding natural. Regarding cables in general you need to try due to system matching and synergy but to me using the Stealth cables I specifically use they just get out of the way and letting me listen to my components which I'm personally after.

Having a proper snug connection is very critical, think of it like this; if your vehicle had a sloppy battery connection would you leave it that way? no. If you have ever used VD product you would have experienced that their connectors are sloppy fitting (my experience with XLR connectors)well this is not acceptable.

Mariasplunge,

MBL 101E's
Audio Research Ref3
Accustic Arts New Hybrid tube dac
Oracle 2000 transport, latest version
CAT JL3 Sig. MK2 mono blocks

Currently I am evaluating different amps but so far the CAT's are way ahead of the rest.

Cables all Stealth;

Sextet digital between dac and transport. I have a Sextet AES and also a BNC digital cable which I am comparing the two in my set-up mainly because Oracle refers to the transport sounding best hooked-up via BNC connection.

Indra Balanced latest version from and dac to pre, I have a second pair but not being used currently due to that the CAT's only offer RCA so I have a Indra again latest version in RCA configuration from pre to mono blocks. All my digital and IC's cables have Stealth's connectors on them and are the latest versions.

Speaker cables, Dream, two sets per speaker so my MBL's are true bi-wired.

Power cords, 5 Dream associated types for gear.

Mariasplunge, I looked at system have you ever auditioned the Jeff Rowland 312 amp? I have heard from a few individuals that it is suppose to be a great amp., actually surpassing the 501's by far. I personally have not heard the 312 but I have heard the 501's.

Marasplunge, Thanks for the complement I really am enjoying it, you also have a really nice set-up. You have a Doshi pre that is on my short list that I want to hear in my set-up. Is yours the original or the new MK2 version?

Your Stealth Indra's are they all RCA as I believe the Doshi is single ended, are they Stealth's latest with their own connectors?

Regarding bi-wiring do also have the MBL 101'E's, very easy because that is how they are designed with four speaker binding post and the CAT amps actually have two sets of speaker binding post, one on each side of the amp so it makes it very convenient for hook-up.

The Accustic Arts new hybrid tube dac, I had the AA MK4 Dac prior to this and that Dac was great but this new one sets new standards. I am really impressed with it, it is absolutely a amazing piece and going to be tough to improve.

Where are you located, you can send me off a direct message if you wish and I can send you some pics.