bullwinkle

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best ss preamp for 2000 or less used
My klyne sk-6 pre is actually my favourite component. The sound is wonderful and it has all the facilities I need, including adjustable gain (no remote, but who cares?!). It is a little old (late eighties, early nineties I think) and for $2000 you... 
Speaker Cable Upgrade Path Advise, Please
I would suggest you consider the Harmonic Tech Pro-9 bi-wire cables. I have not personally heard them, but I am familiar with the truthlinks you own. I believe that if you pair them with the Pro-9s you will achieve the sound you described. Also, t... 
Music for "Tough Times"
I find that one of the many times my system and music collection pays for itself is during the "Tough Times". In heavy rotation during such times would be Enya's "Exile", Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" and "Blue Spanish Sky", Sarah McLachlan's "Angel... 
Transparent Audio IC's and Speaker Cable
If you like the transparent sound, stick with them. I have found that the plus level is where things start to get interesting sonically and at the super level the sound is quite special. So, start with the speaker cables first, either with the plu... 
Cryogenically treated cables
I own both a cryogenically treated interconnect and power cord from a local cable designer. I had previously owned the same interconnect but non-cryo. The cryogenically treated cable showed an immediate and noticeable sonic change. The main differ...