david_d

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Why is Monster M1000i interconnect overlooked?
I have owned two pairs of M-1000i (in fact still have one) as well as Monster M1mkII speaker cables.They are truly great Cables. Yes, they are on the warm side (like most Cardas) of neutral - but many of us need/want exactly that. In the right sys... 
Review: Monster Reference 2 Interconnect
Monster Reference 2 wasn't a bad cable in it's days. I owned 2 pairs (one for CD and the other between preamp-amp). Replaced them with two pairs of Monster M1000i - which bettered them signifficantly on cd and not so much between preamp and amp.Fo... 
Sony Legacy SACD Players - SCD-1, 777ES, XA-777ES
Well, i don't share the point of view that Sony "disc machines" of any kind have a reliability issue. Especially hard to take serious anyones honest opinion that have "...avoided any Sony purchase in close to 15 years...".IMHO Sony is as good as i... 
Best Speaker for Loud Rock w/ tubes
You might consider some of the bigger TRIANGLE speakers with Athmasphere amp/s. This combo is capable of awesome sound. 
Any Spendor sp 1/2 owner or former here ?
Spendors are one of my all time favourites!Have listened to SP2 and SP1 some years back. Their presentation is absolutely wonderfull (in their own way). After listening to some other speakers you realize that there are areas that can be mastered b... 
Neotek KHS-188 interconnect cable
Thewebgeek,thanks for your interesting reply!Cheers! 
Neotek KHS-188 interconnect cable
I bought the (OCC Silver) NA 12165, it's a bigger model than the KHS188 and the UP-OCC copper 12260 cable(their best copper cable). Also bought a digital cable: ND-021080 pure solid silver. I've terminated only the digital cable with WBT cinch con... 
Cable between Aleph P1.7 and Atmasphere M60...
Thanks Mikesinger,neutral would be one way to go and a slightly warmer the other. The budget for a 2.5m length is around $500.How would Audioquest Python/Anaconda (i can get these but not audition first). 
Acousti Zen cables...
Thank You very much guys! 
Cable between Aleph P1.7 and Atmasphere M60...
Anyone? 
Revel F-30 versus B&W matrix 802 series III
The B&W matrix 801 & 802 sIII are actualy some of the last B&W speakers i realy like, if that's worth anything. So, IMO, go and buy these speakers with confidence since you already know them. Good luck and happy listening! 
Pathos Twin Towers with B&W N805 Signatures
The Pathos TT is a exellent amp in the right combination, which i am not sure the B&W are. I have heard some B&W speakers over the years but they never fared really well with tube amps. I'm not saying that it is impossible to obtain good r... 
Good speaker cables for tube amp's??????
Cables can sound different with SS and tube amps. If they "sound" warm with SS amps it must not mean they will sound overly warm with tube amps. Just to mention it. Some cables sound great with SS amps and sound even better with tube amps, keep th... 
rega planet 2000 creek 4330 triangle titus 202
Hi Degabe,Jolida comes to mind first regarding this price point. Perhaps someone can name some other brands.Another recommendation: i always had good results with amps based on EL34 output tubes (better then EL 84 and 6550 tubes IMO with Triangle ... 
jolida 202 or 302?
Hi Judasmac,tubes can make a significant difference (Tube Rolling) but it's a very system depending thing and also of personal likings. And it's best decided by you after you hear different tube brands...Cheers!