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| Importance of Power cords feeding Conditioners I would strongly suggest that Nsgarch ad Ptm both have valid points. Yes, conductor size, material, and shielding will have major effects and may serve as the foundation of a great power cable. However, if physics and theoretical equations were al... | |
| Review: Wadia Series 9 DA converter Egidius, That sounds like an interesting solution. I tried one passive and was not satisfied. But, perhaps this is something other can research.Personally, I've got everything really optimized. I'll admit, that it was a very expensive journey, but... | |
| Importance of Power cords feeding Conditioners Yes, the power cord feeding the power conditioner is THE most important power cord for the entire system. The best thing is that all your components plugged into the conditioner will benefit. So, consider spending 2-3x more on the conditioner cord... | |
| Wadia S7i direct to amp Talk2me, What's the verdict on direct vs. pre? Also, the power cord will have a substantial impact on your sound? What are you using? | |
| Any experience with HRS Harmonic Resolution system HRS has no sonic signature. | |
| Dartzeel NHB-508, Any Price Info Yet? Kng, Yes, I've taken a 4th and 5th job, but I'm going for the Boulder 3050 instead. Do you think a fork lift will fit in my living room? | |
| MSB M202 compared to Pass XA.5 Mitch, herein lies the problem. Every-other-day, there is a reviewer or dealer touting some break-through product. These typically feature a designer with several decades experience in the aeronautical/space/defense industry, with translation of a... | |
| MSB M202 compared to Pass XA.5 I have not heard another solid state amp that has the depth, tonality, linearity, and effortlessness of the XA.5. Many other amps sound flat, thin, brittle, restrained. If an amp highlights an instrument in an unnatural manner, some people might m... | |
| Preamp for Pass Balanced and low output impedence, look to BAT, VAC, maybe Einstein. | |
| Preamp for Pass Just to provide a contrasting opinion, I demoed my Pass XA200.5 with the Joule LA300ME and it was a poor match in my opinion. The midrange was interesting for the first several hours, but then I found it cloying and boring. Plus, I lost the treble... | |
| How Long Ago Since You Cried Listening To Music? This thread is amazing. Not only does music make me cry, but it also can also put a lump in my throat and control my heart rate and respirations. Not infrequently, I will sob uncontrollably. It's just that beautiful.Heck, listening to Shostakovich... | |
| EMM-Labs XDS1 vs Esoteric K-01 Talk2me, what is your assessment of the Wadia direct vs. preamp?Wadia is extraordinarily sensitive to power cords, footers, and shelves. | |
| Hrrmmm..What a difference..Now must move speakers Yes, absolutely. The position of resolving and coherent speakers should be optimized after a change in any component. I think some people inappropriately dismiss a product after a home demo because this is not done. | |
| Power cord with warm treble + very solid bass ? My interpretation of warm treble is rolled-off treble. There are many, many power cables that do just that. But those really limit the capabilities of a great system. Why spend tens of thousands of dollars just to sweep a perceived flaw under the ... | |
| VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions Quanmer,In my opinion, you would be a very brave soul to bring a mega powered tube amp overseas without incredible dealer support and reassurances at the very least.Not saying anything about the sound, because I am sure the VAC as well as the CAT ... |