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The Levinson Sound?
Hello jafantI have not had the pleasure of the Mark Levinson 383, other than a audio show just for a couple of minutes. 
Transparent speakercables compared to rest
Can not speak to the Cardas, the Auduoqest is okay, Transparent gets good Reference level or hire 
The Levinson Sound?
I feel the 3 series is still the best amp Levinson has made today. I have owned 331, 334.332 and now the 335. In all fairness i have heard the 4 series and did not like them at all. The newer 5 series i have not heard them enough to pass opinion. ... 
How good are Shunyata power cords??
I had a Shunyata power cord in my system, it was one down from the top of their line and High Fidelity power cord replaced it for the better. 
Which audio component would you like Santa to place under the christmas tree for you?
Esoteric CO2x Preamp would really be nice 
Magico S5 vs KEF Blade 2 vs TAD Evo One vs YG Kipod II Sig w/pwr bass
Hello fsmithjackGlad to see things are common together for you. You put together a nice system. Let us know how you like it when everything is in place.enjoy Pete 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
kritpoonI to have the MC 6 Hemisphere and preferred it over my PSaudio P10. I tried the MC O5s plugged into the P10 and i did not like the sound at all. I tried the P10 feeding the Hemisphere, the sound was ok. But when i removed the P10 from the ... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
kritpoonHigh Fidelity very easy to talk to, I would give them a call. Phone number on their web page is the quickest,  You can email them i find they get back to me with in 48 hours.  I have 44 MC O5s in my system    between 2 different wall socke... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Has any one seen the new Pro Elite power cord on the High Fidelity face book page. WOW very impressive looking its huge. 
Need recommendations for inexpensive power cord
What is consider expensive and what is cheap cost wise?  The Cable Co. could be a good place to look. Audio Advisor has cheap priced after mark cables. I do not know if they are worth it, but you could try.Enjoy Pete 
Let's talk power cords
After mark power cords, Have made a big improvement in my set up. With power conditioner or without. I do not claim to understand the science of it or do i really want to. The end results is all that matters. When you sit down and listen is the so... 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
fsmithjackThe Mark Levinson 326s is a good pre amp. You will enjoy it.  Report back lets us know.enjoy Pete 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
Why the Esoteric  CO 3 and not the CO 3x or CO 3xs? The CO 3 is good but not as good as the other two. The CO  3 is not a true balanced pre amp from input to out put. Where the other two are. If your running balanced cables you should look at the ... 
Suggestion on XLR Cables
High Fidelity or Transparent 
Opening a can of worms
For me Transparent did not pull away from the other less expensive cables until you get to Reference level or higher. Time Portal Reference cables was a less expensive cable that competed with Transparent at the Ultra level in XLR.enjoyPete