711smilin

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What does everyone think of Zu Cables Wax?
Reality Cable, Greg Straley, I am having him rewire my HT, I use Purist Dominus/Venustas for my 2-channel. The Straley cables are the "real deal"Steve 
How does Berning ZH270 compare to Cary Cad211 AE ?
>> 03-10-06: 711smilin>> ......>> My suggestion is neither, as my Dodd 120 bettered each,>> and most others in my most important catagory. Musical.>> Extended. Detailed. Musical.Good to read this 711smilin! It appears... 
How does Berning ZH270 compare to Cary Cad211 AE ?
I have owned both amps, but, not the merlins. Both have their own merits. I have, in fact owned over 35 amps in the past few years(2.5)My suggestion is neither, as my Dodd 120 bettered each, and most others in my most important catagory. Musical. ... 
Electraglide Epiphany , Upgrade or Downgrade?
Try Purist Dominus, it absolutely destroyed my epiphany x in my RSL. 
Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1
1400, hmmmmmm, I tell you the truth, I have both 1950's smooth, and ribbed plate. I ahve always felt them sterile sounding, bright, thin, unmusical. I normally like the Amperex, which I have 1957 d getter, longplates. I also have tung sol's, rayth... 
Sound Application for power amps
The SA RLS is NON current limiting, I use my Doddd 120's with it, and will use my Lamm ML2's when I get them next week. 
Anybody tried 20th Anniversary Purist cables?
Leonx, thanks for the heads up. 
HDCD 'best one box player' recommendations?
I agree with Tbg, I really love HDCD, very very close to SACD. Sometimes, a bit bright, but hey, much more detail, and resolution. 
Denon 3910 or Denon DVP 3910
Warrenh, yeah, your are mostly right on, and FYI I did just buy another Exemplar 3910. I bought it for my HT, and my APL for 2 channel. If you are ever in the area, you can compare side by side, and hear the difference. It is always lots more for ... 
Sound Application for power amps
I like using my SA with ALL my gear, and yes, the SA needs a 20 amp. I use dominus fluid 20 amp cord. 
What unbalanced ICs to amps...
Reality Cable, Greg Straley www.realitycable.com fabulous stuff for the money, blows away the compitition IMHO. 
Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1
I am a tube rolling fool, next week when I receive mine, I will roll with 10 pair, or so. I will then give opinions. 
Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer?
Try APL 563A, or check out David Schulte from the upgrade company, I have heard a few of his modded machines, in my system, and they were VERY good too. BTW TRL has great sound too, but, there are MANY more choices. Most modders will transform any... 
Esoteric DV-50S
Exemplar 3910 
Request to hear Zu speakers
Bring em over, my Lamm ML2's should help them sing.