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Cable question .... how good Cardas Golden Refe...
Cabling is most definitely system dependant.But some camps like the litz some like solid core. I had the GR and GC for a while in my system . Went to a full Audience AU24.Then I tried some Z-squared on a whim cause the Auction price was ridiculous... 
Remedy for Spendor sub 60Hz deficiency?
Von Schwiekert vs-1 sub.Works great with my Spendor FL-6.Similar frq response to yours except they are floor standers.Actually my combo sounds equal to the S9's imho.Really helps with a 300 watt amp in the sub .That way you don't have to jack up t... 
Von Schweikert Subwoofers
Strickly music?Is the VRS-1 the small one.?That's what I have. Had it about 1 1/2 years.Fast,Fast,Fast.Natural sounding.Perfect extension for any mains I have used it with.The easiest to set-up of any sub.Matches great with my Spendor FL-6 and Mag... 
Z-squared Elite II's and Au/Au interconnects
Canuck,I am using AU/AU balanced ic's an Elite I for the Audio Aero Capitole MKI,and a Elite II for the amp.Also have a Python for the sub, and the Z-cube conditioner.Still using Audience AU24 for speaker wire .I am finding out same as you ,kind o... 
Audio Aero Prima vs. Resolution Audio Opus 21
Boa,All you hear about the AA Prima is correct.I had one and traded for the Capitole MKI,but I'll tell you the Prima is a very compelling player for 1/4 the price of the Capitole.Now that being said I also eliminated my preamp cause I am single so... 
SimAudio Moon W10 Monoblock Review
Rooze,I have had a W-5 for 3 years now. Basically one half of your monoblocks but same insides.Anyways I drive 1.6qrs and the Sim's are perfect for Maggies.They take many days to break in. You were astonished after a few hours.,wait for about 6 mo... 
Z-Squared Audio
Z-squared,are they any good?About 2 months ago I bid on the A'gon auction for a Elite 1power cord AU/AU and a pair of xlr ic's also AU/AU .Usually when you try a new cable you're lucky if you can stand the first couple of hours of it in your syste... 
For philes who have spendor or know spendor
Most any speaker with a rear firing port is going to cause some problems with placement.The new Spendor line have a narrow shute type of port and they say it helps with the chuffing and bloating .However the 'Elegance'Spendor series line ended in ... 
Power cord to add ease and tame treble.
Its quite a game isn't it?After many ic and pc problems and yes I have gone the Cardas,JPS Labs,Blue Circle ,Audience route.I do believe cables make more of a difference than components, by quite a large margin.Try line conditioning and some of th... 
Looking for Bass....
As above a powerful amp is needed and just as important in my findings is power delivery via selecting power cords which offer delivery of current for your amp.I made stands that weigh 60 lbs. each to load / add gravity to them and although I don'... 
Best multi outlet power conditioner/best for amps?
Audio Magic Stealth , Matrix or Eclipse.The Matrix offers two iec's for splitting the digital and analogue.I use the Stealth with one iec, and have no interference problems .I have tried the rest and they all limit current and with it "DYNAMICS" .... 
Shipping Magnepans into canada. DUTY???
Yes, Corby is right I have shipped UPS Expedited both ways and not only is it 2-3days,the brokerage is included.Also note that the package doesn't get handled a zillion times before you get it.I have Maggie's and yes it is tough to get to a dealer... 
which subwoofer?
Von Schweikert VS.1Most musical of the lot.Most versitile of the lot.Easiest to integrate .ok. 
Hi guys, Virtual Dynamics cables???? anyone know
I have compared(owned) many cables in my system.I have gone from the VD 'Audition' cable to the 'Signature' and now use Nite I latest before the II.I find it very good in dynamics and realism not found in any other pc. The best I have come across.... 
Will Creek 5350 SE drive Magnepan 1.6QR?
Warren, I am pretty sure 200 watts per channel.There is also a 3 channel and 5 channel. And all use the same transformer so all the sections are the same and are interchangable. They also have a trigger on to save power when idling.Peter