mrtennis

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Pure silver wire: solid, stranded or Litz wire?
what occ cable are you using ?I have a pair of neotech. 
How does one "Get lost in the music"?
man, you must be under a lot of stress, or preoccupied about something.perhaps talking to someone might help. 
Cables more hype than value?
regarding the original thread, hype may be a marketing ploy by manufacturers, or the result of owners' cognitive dissonance, but "value", is subjective.thus, the question has no answer. 
Does anyone really need to spend 10k on power
the issue is the intrinsic value of material things.there is no way to calculate or determine the worth of an inanimate object/ 
Does anyone really need to spend 10k on power
its all about elementary economics.the value in use = the value in exchange is the necessary condition for a transaction. people attach subjective valuation for any material object. the estimated value is subjective and applies to all luxury goods... 
Cables more hype than value?
I have a 12ax7 and two mullard 6922 picked out. since I will review the unit, I must get permission from the distributor to review the player using NOS tubes.In my own Vincent cd s6, I am using a tesla 12ax7 and mallard gold pin 6922. 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
stan klyne and the designer of the martin logan cls 2 
Cables more hype than value?
I have the cd x7 dac. the tubes are not hard wired 
Cables more hype than value?
I will be getting the Vincent cd s7 dac. i'll pop the cover and report back. I will be reviewing the player. 
Cables more hype than value?
I checked the inside of the cd s7 dac and cd a7 on the Vincent website.there is no evidence that the tubes are hard wired.I also called a California dealer, who said the tubes are not hard wired. 
Cables more hype than value?
I changed a tube again and depth increased.besides the digital source, the pre amp, amp and speakers also determine the soundstage,while a cable may have tendencies, they can be counteracted by other changes in your stereo system. 
Cables more hype than value?
i should also add, i used the vincent as a transport to the ps audio perfect wave dac (the original). there was no forwardness with that combo, either.the vincent makes an excellent transport. 
Cables more hype than value?
i own the vincent cd s6. 
Cables more hype than value?
if you read my review I do not mention a lack of depth.I heard solo instruments in the background, relative to the foreground ensembles.while I would admit that they bring the listener to the music, it is not at the expense of depth. other cables ... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
thanks for the responses. they make a lot of sensesif I follow the logic one might expect an audio enthusiast to own an expensive watch, or have a wine cellar, or engage in some other hobby that requires large outlays of funds.