Taralabs cables

Auduiolabyrinth, are you considering replacing luxman with something else, or you will keep it?

Hi Audiolabyrinth, yes I have 509x. I don't see that 509x has narrow/shallow soundstage. When played low to moderate sound levels, its actually very good, but pushed harder its (to me) sounds a little distorted. I think the pre-amp section in the 509x is great and this is why the 509x sound so refined and textured, but the amplifier section is a little underpowered.  I come to realization, that unless I get high sensitivity speakers or  small listening  room, I shouldn't buy anything with power less than 250w /per 8 ohm and doubling it at 4 ohm. You need that kind of power to get that relaxed but powerful sound with great soundstage. I see you did it all correct- great cables, dedicated outlet. I don't think fuses will help so. To get the full potential out of your Magico q3,  I think you need something like gryphon diablo, pass int-250 or vitus ri-101 or go with separates.

Good Day Keith!

What do you know, if anything, about Matthew Bond and his company?  Is he still affiliated with TARA Labs as a designer, consultant, etc.?  Is his company just a division of TARA or a competitor?

I raise these issues because of this current listing:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis942ej-matthew-bond-audio-analog-reference-interconnect-cable-in...

Do you have any knowledge of this specific product?  I currently have the TARA Labs Zero Evolution XLR interconnects which he claims are outperformed by his cables.

Thank you in advance!

Bob

Kodak, TN