audioman58

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Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass)
The budget for amp should be mentioned.The Late great design work of Jim  Borgiano are these 2 amps.The mono block Ampzilla, and Son Of Ampzilla stereo amplifier.Having a Huge 2,000va transformer in each chassis is class leading And fully regulate... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
After 5 speakers including 2 in the $15k  + rangeThe Pure Audio Project  15 neo  open baffle speakers with the Voxativ drivers And very minimal crossover Leonitis . Which gave the the opportunity to max out the crossovers potential since it sits o... 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
Toe tap audio,  Sablon are a very respectable  cable and were mentioned in 6moons online Magazine in 2015  the Verastarr grand illusion cables review,Not quite as complete as the Verastarr cable, but still very good.That is saying alot . 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
Toe tap audio  why don't you say how much the Sablon  power cord was $$That would give others an idea of how cost effective it would be  for them. 
Musician vs. audiophile
What kind of wires are you using ,vs the ones at the store ?that too can have a big effect.how about your source?is it the same ? These 2  things can  make a huge difference. 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
One thing j do know, and better then half the people do not. Having been directly involved in modding my equipment.and owning a Audio store I speak from facts. Less then 25% of the cost actually goes into the cost of mtg,Everything else is overhea... 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
That makes no sense whatso ever. I guarantee one of my Verastarr power cords Would add considerably to the fidelity. I have owned a Audio store and Seen all the B.S. that they provide.the stock power cord is not even that good.Any quality aftermar... 
Top resistors
I have to say several tell me go with dpeciak brown ohmite ,carbon or micacomposit.Even the Duelund Cast adds a bit of sonic signature. WILSON USE or did use caddock very neutral but lack a bit of nsturalness and depth . The path audio Given the p... 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
Yes mainly direct sales , and if buying, especially more then one item Very hood deals can be done, and he offers a solid 30 day money back Satisfaction guarantee. I sent back one time a umbilical cord for my dacs external power supply .not to be ... 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
Myself use a 20% rule for Myself ,Is that wrong ?These are only guide lines .I knows people who gave spent $35k on cables $15k on power cords alone. The Verastarr Silver alloy foils are = to a awg9 gaugeAnd every piece of gear just sounded music m... 
Ancient History
Actually we had a zenith console from the early 60s that had dual Alnico,          Altec- Lansing 8 inch paper cone full range drivers and a 10 watt vacuum tube integrated amp With vacuum tube radio and Turntable . It sounded exceptionally Good fo... 
Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass)
GryphonEsoteric class-A ,  Accuphase,, Ensemble. 
speaker cables with a warm sound
Cardas cables especially golden cross are warm .look for builders  one beginning with a Z  using Duelund Copper oil in cloth jacket very warm respectable detail. 
Best way to route signal from laptop to integrated amplifier
Why even have a lap top there are so many better solutiins ,and much less noiseHeat pipes instead of fans, Solid state drives vs spinning disks.The prices have come way down ,as well as players.  Just  a solid alternative solution. 
KEF LS50 Wireless -- wow!!!
The LS- 50  is a very good point douse,imaging speaker .this speaker is somewhat nuetral there uses lot of hidden potential. In side they cross over is average at best . If you just put quality parts in there such as put top resistors in there lik...