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McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
Yes science has shown that no life exist outside our planet. Yet we have been for many years and continue to search for life outside our world. Should we stop because an objectionist says their is no proof of other life. Come on. Theories and prin... 
Recommended Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Focus 260
I second nad but I recommend the master series int class d with built in dac. I listened to a pair of excite 360s drvien by this intergrated amp and I was shocked how well they perform together. Definitely foot tapping drive and very balanced real... 
Focal diablos vs Dynaudio focus 380 PLEASE HELP
I was talking with a friend just last night who had just got home from listening to the dyn focus 380s . He is a fan of dyns and has owned other lines and currently using has contour. 3.4s. He had gone to the dealer to see about purchasing C2s. He... 
Most "Musical" sounding speaker cable under $1000
Jp1208 I am still in the search mode. I am going to be trying a set of granite audio cables and crimson next. I am currently using Straightwire Maestros until I find something that works better in my system. I was not knocking the clear day cables... 
Help Trying to choose new speakers $1500.00 used?
Respecting the two choices you determined. I would suggest another to consider. Their is a pair of kef r500 up right now for $1550.00 . I have heard them and own r900s. You can google reveiws. Also I have listened to the acuostic zens along with m... 
Most "Musical" sounding speaker cable under $1000
I had also tried clear day speaker cables in my rig and returned them. So yes as stated system and taste will decide how good they are. 
Vote for best speaker value under 5K$
To my liking I found after comparing believe it or not 21 different speakers some above 5k are the new R900 series from kef. That does not say they would be your best. 
Inexpensive Tube Pre?
If you don't need a phono stage I would recommend a Consonance T1 pre. It uses 12ua7 so you can't use your tubes. It is tube rectified and point to point wired and for the money very good performance. Best 
Devore Nines and Daedalus Athena comparison?
I listened to devore 88 and daedalus athena at capital audio fest. What suprised me the most was the lack of mid and lower frequency on the athena's. I did like everything else about the sound and the look. I just felt that for price of admission ... 
KEF Q300 vs Dali Mentor Menuet
I had the chance to hear the r300s and I was shocked how good they sounded much improved over the q300. I have not heard the dali,s so I can not comment on them. However you may want to listen to.the r series if they are within your buget. Best luck 
McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
I was out with my wife one fall night. We were walking when I saw a shooting star. I asked her if she saw the same thing, she said no. Therefore because I could not prove it ,she said it never happend. I guess it was the placebo effect. I must hav... 
McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
I can not recommend a particular cord for your amp. However I can say that power cords do affect performance and sound of amps and source equipment. Not because I spent big dollars on them. I have five different cords all under fifty dollars. And ... 
Rethinking my system: Your ideas are appreciated
There is a pair of Hales revelation 3s for sale at Us audiomart which will leave you money left for the amp to drive them. Woes gone. 
Totem speakers and others that I should consider?
You may want to check out the kef R series. I have compared them to many of the lines mentioned and more including Totem and they performed better. I now own a set of 900s with no fatigue. Yes they are very good at all listening levels and music g... 
Tube Dac to Tube pre?
Scoly1 I have been using a tube output cd player to a tube linestage preamp with a ss amp with very good results. You can also taylor to your likings by tube rolling. Go for it.