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Sistrum or Neuance or...?
Budrew, I have a twin 40 too. I spoke with Robert at Star Sound. He said that he will make audiopoints with custom threads to be used as the 6 footers. I am ordering these plus two platforms for my transport and dac. I think that regardless of wha... 
Accustic Arts Transport v. CEC v. Audiomeca
I chose the Accustic Arts and am very happy with my choice. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't hear much of an improvement. It is an enormous difference. Thanks. 
Merlin VSM Mil. Bass
I just installed an Acme cryoed outlet. I sanded the copper wire and sprayed it with DeOxit. My gear is running again. However, the soundstage shrunk. and micro and macro dynamics seem soft. Is this common? Thanks. 
Help me find it again
I think we all experience it. For the last spell of it, I found that my music had lost its flow. It took two source changes and a balanced power unit to restore a lively flow of music that has coherence. Now if I can find the right amp, I will be ... 
Sophia Electric 845 - Any heard it?
Bob, what speakers are you driving? Mine are Merlins with an efficiency of 89. How do you think they would do? My room is 18X26X8. Thanks. 
Merlin VSM Mil. Bass
Monk, I have 4 Acme cryoed outlets. I just haven't gotten around to installing my dedicated lines. In the meantime, do you think I would hear a difference installing one on the outlet thar deeds my BPT unit? 
Old used high end transport vs new same price ?
I just received an Accustic Art Drive I. At first it sounded laid back and the bass was fat. It is now on about hour 36 and it is improving beautifully. Lower frequencies are extended and taut. It is now lively but not bright. It has enormously im... 
Hydra 8/Hydra 6 vs PS Ultimate outlet?
I just replaced a Power Director with a BPT 3.5 Ultra and am very impressed. I have not used the Hydra. So, I cannot help you there. However, if you go to Audiocircle.com, you will find a comment from a guy who had the Hydra 8 for a month and sent... 
Salamander Cabinet Resonance Problem. Help
Jim, I have a twin 40. I chose it because I have a 6 year old and a 2 year old. Both boys would be playing with my gear if I did not keep the doors locked. When music is playing at very modest volumes, I can feel substantial vibration if I put my ... 
What do Oil Caps do and how do they effect sound?
Bombaywalla, how did the ASL sound? 
Tenor Hybrid v. VTL MB-450 Sig.
Hello guys. This thread has certainly taken some unexpected turns. Jim, thanks for trying to keep the focus of the thread on amplifier ideas. Bob, thank you for injecting a possibility that I had not considered. It has never occurred to me that th... 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Swampwalker, I will email you. Thanks. In the meantime, I hope you post your thoughts on the Berning. 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Jim, what a blessing. MrPaul, Thanks for the suggestion. I have been to Holm audio many times. It is a cool store. However, they are no longer a Joule dealer. They primarily have Cary, ASL, and Elect.. By the way, David Berning is so busy that he ... 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Thanks for the invitations guys. I will email you individually with the dates I will be in your areas to check your schedules. Jim, that is very cool that your wife is going to the show with you. My wife loves music. She especially likes to hear i... 
Tenor Hybrid v. VTL MB-450 Sig.
This thread is a great example of how well these forums can work. Every one of you has given me a little different perspective, related experience that would be impractical/near impossible for me to get on my own, and offered me excellent advice. ...