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Cables more hype than value?
If you have a mega dollar system, by all means better cables can make a difference although I never heard a huge difference myself, there is a difference. That said,butting the high dollar cable money into the equipment will get you a bigger bang ... 
Cables more hype than value?
If you have a mega dollar system, by all means better cables can make a difference although I never heard a huge difference myself, there is a difference. That said,butting the high dollar cable money into the equipment will get you a bigger bang ... 
Best Power Cord for a Classe CA 2300
I'm also looking at new power cords for my system.Okay, so it's the Pangea power cords, thanks for the info, I think? 
Integrated or Amp/Preamp combo for Magnepan 1.7
I had the Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated amp and didn't like it. I now have the Prima Luna Prologue 3 pre and a pair of Bel Canto REF 500M amps, my MMG's are sounding much better to my ears. 
Traveler or Scout?
I don't think there are to many people that have the Traveler at this time.. 
Traveler or Scout?
I've had a VPI Scout for a few years now and recently installed an Ortofon 2m Black, with a Graham Slee Era V phono preamp. The Scout is a very nice turntable for the money unless your going up the ladder. Good luck with your purchase. 
need amp for Prima Luna Prologue 3 preamp
You are probably right about the McCormack DNA-250, It looks like I'm headed in that direction. I hope to purchase it buy the end of this week..I would love to have a retailer near my home to listen/buy like the old day's.Thank you very much for y... 
need amp for Prima Luna Prologue 3 preamp
Tomcy6, thank you very much for your suggestions, it is very helpful. I am currently looking at a new McCormack DNA-250 which happens to be 100 kOhms input and is for sale, New, on Audiogon by Spearit Audio.My only concern is that I was told by Sp... 
need amp for Prima Luna Prologue 3 preamp
Thank you for the response. I would think $2,500.00 on the used market would get me something decent. I never did care for the Mac equipment and while class D sounds tempting I don't believe it's for me either. The information I was looking for wa... 
PS Audio DLlll DAC with Monarchy Dip
Well, I finally got a chance to listen to the Monarchy DIP... Erikminer hit the nail on the head... While I didn't hear a huge improvement like when I installed the PS Audio Dac DLlll... I also thought the sound was less edgy and more focused, I a... 
PS Audio DLlll DAC with Monarchy Dip
It sounds like you also have a very nice system.. I do like the way my system sounds right now and the DLIII does sound great alone but I wanted to satisfy my curiosity so I just purchased a Monarchy Dip on Audiogon, I should get it sometime next ... 
The best CD Player for the money
I'm not sure about sacd so my guess is red book. I just want quality sound to complement my equipment. I would like to keep it simple so I would prefer a player.Thank you for the info so far... 
The best CD Player for the money
I would like to purchase the best cd player for no more than a thousand bucks.My system is Belles 21a pre with Belles hot rod amp... A first generation top of the line Sony dvd player and Von Schweikert VR 1 speakers with and old NHT sub. I am in ... 
Kansas City
Hi my name is Jerry, I live in the KC area and was wondering if your audio club got off the ground. I am just getting back into hi end audio after a long hiatus and woudn't mind talking to people with the same interest. 
Anyone use a Belles 150A to drive a difficult load
I recently set up the 150a hot rod with a Quicksilver line stage preamp and a pair of 1.5qr maggies. I would say the sound quality is very good and there is no strain on the amp.