dwest1023

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World’s Best Cable 7 awg
The cardas are up for at a give away price on a very popular sight. They are new and I have receipt from Audio Advisor.   
Buchardt e50 reviews
It's unfortunate that I have to wait 2 to 3 weeks before I receive my E50's. I already own the 400 mrk 2 special edition which also has an enhanced crossover. As good as my Mrk 2 sounds, the E50's should sound a bit better.  
World’s Best Cable 7 awg
@ghdprentice , the reason I purchased the Cardas was for warmth and musicality. This is what cardas is known for. Perhaps it needs more break-in time. The sound with the Cardas was way forward, whereas I prefer a more laid-back sound. I use a Car... 
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
 Tyray, it was I who had the Kinki conditioner at a good price. In my system, there was a small reduction in bass. The unit did provide a darker background and seemingly wider soundstage, but the difference was not night and day. I'm done with p... 
Special Forty?
@DRUBIN, I had the Dyn special 40 and upgraded to the Heritage special. Using my Passlab 250, I did not like the Heritage and ended up selling them and purchasing another pair of special 40's.  In fact the person I purchased the Heritage from, too... 
KEF R3 META or Dynaudio Special 40?
I guess it depends on setup. I’m using an Electrocompaniet 6 with cardas clear reflection and if I got anymore warmth out of my r3 metas I’d have to turn the furnace off.  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
I saw one at a reduces cost on a favorite sight.  
KEF R3 META or Dynaudio Special 40?
I own both pairs of speakers. The Dyns has a more laid-back sound compared to R3 metas. The Dyns need lots of current to sound their best. When I play my Dyns I use a Pass lab 250 to drive them. I enjoy the sound of both, but the dyns are more dyn... 
Looking for a simple system
@mattcone  i have not received my E50’s yet. I mistakenly thought they were coming since I had a postal tracking coming from Denmark. It was a Cd I ordered and forgot about 🙁  
USB Cables: beginning the rabbit hole
I have been using Cardas USB and it has been end game for me. I even tried their hi speed usb and though it was more sparkly up top I preferred their standard cable. It’s so natural sounding it’s like no cable at all.   
Has this ever happened to you?
Yep, never seems to last. Thats why I have 5 amps and  13 pairs of speakers. When THAT sound wears off I just rotate out and That sound will come back till the next round.  
ELECTROCOMPANIET ECI 6 DX MKII
Hard to Trust Mr Huffs opinion on equipment.  I wonder how long Negra will be the best sounding, before something else comes along  
Looking for a simple system
Go with the Electrocompaniet ECI 6DX MKII. I own pass 250, Mac 352, Accuphase 380, Hegal 390 and the above. You cannot go wrong with the electro. Check the reviews out. I am astounded how good this amp is. I also own 12 pairs of bookshelf speakers... 
Hegel hum?
The hum is most likely coming from the transformer inside the amp. I use to hear it in my H390. Got a DC blocker and the hum went away. Since grounding the outlet the amp was plugged into I don’t hear any hum. I think what you are hearing is norma... 
ELECTROCOMPANIET ECI 6 DX MKII
I enjoy the warmth of the Hegal and its  very articulate bass. It sounds good with any types of music. The ECI 6 has Krell like forceful  bass. The Hegal in contrast has a more relaxing sound which I prefer. However my ECI 6 is only 2days of playi...