asmith
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| PC Recommendation for Furman Conditioner I have been using a TG Audio SLVR PC on my 20A inlet power conditioner (Audio Prism Power Foundation III) for many years with great success. It's a great cord that improves imaging by providing a darker background without limiting dynamics as many... | |
| Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k Tube preamps work very nicely with the McCormack amps. The BAT VK5i and Joule Electra LA100MKIII work very will as I have run mine with them both. It just so happens I have a VK5i if you are in the market too ;) | |
| VTL 2.5 Preamp Tube Suggestions. I can't speak for the phono section but after a few tube swappping sessions I found some tube magic with the Mullard Miltary spec CV4003 and Electro Harmonix 12AT7 combination. | |
| kimber select 1021 w/ 1011or harm tech prosilwyII Look for a used pair of TG Audio HSRs interconnects. They don't look like a million bucks, but the have an extremely natural presentation, get the vocals right and provide a very dark background. You'll find piano's never sounded so good (of cours... | |
| Power Cable or Power Conditioner? I would recommend picking up a high quality used power conditioner first. You can find a used AudioPrism Power Foundation II or III in your price range used and start from there. Its like buying good cords for all your components at once. Then you... | |
| Suggestion for buying and selling on the site I have experienced the "disappearing sale act" many times from buyers via the web too! However I don't think making a forced sale is the way to go. My advice (for what its worth); 1.) Include "serious inquiries only" in your ad. 2.) If you have mu... | |
| McCormack DNA1 options I own a DNA 1 that I bought new and had uprgraded to Revision A. Even prior to the upgrade, I completely agree with Sean'a comments. My guess is your problem is most likely with your cabling, (of course your speakers and CD may be playing a role t... | |
| Cardas Neutral Ref Speaker Cable Upgraders Thanks for the great responses already!! Here is my current gear: McCormack DNA-1 Rev A upgrade amp, BAT VK5i preamp, Meridian 508.20 CD, Kimber 1030 and 1130 interconnects, Hales Revelation II speakers, Audio Prism Power Foundation III, Van Den H... | |
| Help Cables Most definitely the Cardas Neutral Reference interconnects will give you exactly what your are looking for, price and performance! I have the speaker cables and just sold my interconnects. The are detailed, throw a big soundstage with a quiet back... |