Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

Jmcgrogan2,

My post was serious.

Audiogon is all about people making changes. It thrives on change. I am surely not unique. If one goes through the history of just about anyone who posts regularly on the Forum and if one looks at the Virtual Systems you will see constant change -- system edited appearing everywhere.

I have made a lot of changes these past 9 years. My system has been pretty stable this past year. There may be some minor additions and changes this year but nothing too drastic is on the horizon. I don't want to upset the synergy that has taken so many years to develop.

meanwhile, my cables are still breaking in but they are sounding fabulous.

Sabai, change I can relate to. My system changes so much over the years that I gave up trying to post a systems page many years ago.

After having heard so much different gear and cables I realize that there is no good or bad, it's just about synergy and personal tastes.

I try not to belittle equipment or cables that at one point in time I did enjoy.
I guess that is where we differ.

Jmcgrogan2,

I agree. It is all about synergy and personal tastes. I realize that I come across strong in expressing my thoughts and feelings -- not only about cables but also about components and audio gear in general -- perhaps too strong at times. This is not meant to belittle.