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Wilson Sophia 2 vs Revel Salon2--fair comparison?
The Studio2 versus Sophia2 is the same comparison price wise, not the Salon2. 
Esoteric C-03 Break In Time
I found it needed considerable time. I also recommend turning it off once in awhile to lets the caps dissapate. Then turn it back on and let them charge back up. I would also highly recommend changing the global gain setting from 0db to the +12db ... 
Balanced vs Single ended?
Some feel that single ended is more natural and musical than Balanced. A lot of it will depend on the design of your gear and what is recommended. 
Review: Cardas Reference Series Golden & Neutral Ref, Golden Pres. Interconnect
Zear, any new updates?? 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Guys, I know the SR states on their site that the material the powercell is made of is resistant to scratches, but be careful!! I was so careful with placing mine in my rack due to the piano finish but mine lightly touched the hinge on my Salamand... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
I received my Powercell 10 SE yesterday and the build quality is absolutely incredible. The high-gloss casing is beautiful. I will report back once I have some hours on it.I would think the Oyaide wall plate would be a nice upgrade over the standa... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
For those of you that are using TeslaPlexs, what wall plates are you using with it? Is there a particular plate that SR recommends? 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
I should be ordering a Powercell 10 SE (32A, Precision AC, etc.) later this week. Once I break it in I will post some impressions of it. 
ARC LS26 performance for $2500-3000?
Um, because if you read the original post that is one of the pre-amps he is considering... 
ARC LS26 performance for $2500-3000?
can anyone comment on the Herron VTSP-3? 
ARC Ref 3 Power Cord
That Signal cable is below what the REF3 deserves. You have spent the money on a fine pre-amp and need to support it with a good cable. I would likely just stick with the stock cable over buying a cord in that price range. 
Tel wire vs Lessloos
Obviously based on the review I wrote, I ultimately preferred the TelWire to the LessLoss.I did not experience that bloom that Ted is experiencing so it will be interesting to see if it remains. At first I thought it was less detailed then the Les... 
Power Cord shootout: Acrolink, LessLoss, & TelWire
Charles, I purchased the TelWire for my source and I am also going to be listening to a second one on my pre-amp within the next few days to compare it with the Cardas Golden Reference I have on there now.As for an amplifier cable I would contact ... 
Celebrity Audiophiles? Do you guys know of any?
James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano)owns Focal Grand Utopias 
Speakers to match Parasound JC-2/A21 in small room
Dynaudio C1's would be a nice match for you