lloydelee21

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Change connectors for Transparent Ultra Bi-wire?
Actually, on my own Transparent Ref cables, i called the Transparent guys myself...they said it was perfectly fine for competent audio tech to reterminate them with Xhadows. I agree with NCarv...that is why i checked with Transparent myself...they... 
Audio for Sharp 70" TV
System B is quite good electronics. I would say the best things you can do for less than $1K is buy speakers and if you are serious about your video a sub that integrates well for movies...that is serious fun when the action flicks start rolling!!... 
cables with
All good cables, Hickbone. Certainly people will always say there is better, or there is worse. yours are quite well regarded...certainly good enough that you should not find they are actually limiting your speakers natural response to 25hz. If yo... 
Change connectors for Transparent Ultra Bi-wire?
First, it sounds like since your existing connections appear to be broken, you need to change them to something.second, in which case, furutech is quite good. If you are thinking xlr, Xhadow is also good. good luck and pls keep us posted. 
full tube preamp with phono under $2500
ahhh...ok. You are more familiar with Shindo's than i. i thought i had seen a couple on Agon in that price range. i always assumed Shindo came with phono section...so much has been made about how good they are. ok...fingers crossed for OP then. 
B&W 801D or 802Ds
I respect your convictions! Enjoy. 
Esoteric D-05 dac and Oracle transport
ha-hah!!!! congrats! Please post when you have more time!!! And pls post in comparison to other units, for those of us who may not be as familiar with your specific dac. enjoy. 
B&W 801D or 802Ds
i hear you EVerest. i thought i would suggest it in case he was focused on getting big speakers no matter what. in my own case, for the right price, i would do it...so i get the speaker i want. since i still rent, i know i could always move and fi... 
full tube preamp with phono under $2500
Yes, the aurieges is the one i mentioned for price reasons...i will say, if you can find one, i would be hard pressed to find too many challengers for the money... 
B&W 801D or 802Ds
Dave,I happened to speak with Jack Tozzi at Spearit Sound and asked for you. They have a pair of Signature 800 speakers s/hand for quite a good price. Feel free to call and ask for Jack Tozzi. 
full tube preamp with phono under $2500
Shindo Aurieges. Definitely Shindo. Read the posts. 
Opinion on Mark Levinson 533h amp
Go to Whatsbestforum.com Ask "Amirm"...he is a very, very experienced audiophile and honest. he is very familiar with ML, and has heard 533...might be a dealer...again, i have found him very honest. 
Quad 989/2905 all around qualities
Ah!!!! Nice day of listening today and tomorrow! Enjoy! Talk to Myles Astor (who is a reviewer and posts here)...he owns the Summits as his references and is very helpful. My suggestions: SF GRands sound amazing with really powerful Krells...i wou... 
Better XLR's
yes, i have spoken with Gryphon and their view was the metal alloy mix used in Neutriks is very high quality and provides good conductance...which is what counts. For some reason, the neutrik adaptors (i also had them replaced) wiggled in the back... 
Power cord for tube preamp w/SF Cremona Auditors?
And the bass on those is too soft? hmmm...Grados (maybe)?