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XLR and DBS (Audioquest)
I have a pair of AQ. Earth interconnects with DBS and XLR termination. All I can say is these cables sound pretty darn good in my system although I can't attest it to the XLR termination. I tried a comparison a few years back with Purist Audio Mus... 
What are the most outrageous speakers reviews you have ever seen?
Review of Tekton DI. Not thinking good or bad....Just saying.... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
Inna.  That's what I thought. Just wasn't sure. Thanks... 
Another Vandersteen model 2 question
My quibbles aside, it was for comparison only between the old and new Vandy 2's. I do think the Ci is still a very listenable loudspeaker and all that counts is the OP being satisfied with them or not. If he got them for a good price and they are ... 
Another Vandersteen model 2 question
kalali,I guess my version of "polite" sort of ties in with dynamics. The much older Vandy's  sounded, to me, like about mid hall at a concert rather then being closer, but not right on top of the performance. You just didn't hear the "punch" of th... 
Another Vandersteen model 2 question
Bob. Not trying to start an argument with you, but the  2 Ci's are not even close to the new 2Ce Sig. II's. Other than the "2" designation and similar looks, they are two very different speakers. Years ago I had listened to the Ci at great length ... 
Another Vandersteen model 2 question
Without going into great detail, the new Vandy 2Ce Sig. 2's are light years ahead of the older 2Ci. The newer line along with new drivers and fresh design techniques make the latest Vandersteen 2's a no-brainer. The difference is startling..... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
monsignor.Regarding Purist Audio. Did the rev. c's come before or after the Praesto Revision? My pairs have a warmish sound character, albeit nicely detailed. I had used them with source and amplification to tame a slight emphasis in the high freq... 
Stay away from the nad
I agree with eldergod. See a lot of refurbished Nad on the 'Gon. Was looking at the refurb Nad Tuners. Don't think I will get one now..... 
Cable manufacturers?
Audiolabyrinth.Not sure about the super annealing thing with cables. Sounds a little like cable snake oil to me. But your talk of rectangular solid core vs. round solid core is nothing new. Neither is the discussion of "skin effect." Most of us 'p... 
Cable manufacturers?
Ah,,, the never ending battle of "one-upsmanship."Just Goats to show you..... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
XLR's. 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
OP.  I have a 1 meter pair of Purist Audio Museaus interconnects with Praesto Revision with nothing to do.... Interested? 
I need a new DAC! Advice/Recommendations?
My mistake. The 851N is a streamer/Dac. The 851D is the Dac:) 
Suggestions on Better Server Setup than Mac Mini
One thing about the Mac Mini is you can improve the sound  by adding a Uptone Audio Regen and Audioquest jitter bug. Total cost: $225.