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Holographic DAC With Air And Decay
The Abbas Audio DAC 3.1 stands out as the most captivating holographic DAC I’ve encountered, renowned for its exceptional air and decay characteristics. This DAC exudes a romantic quality that’s truly unparalleled. To paint a picture: imagine if C... 
Is there anything other than a Benchmark DAC?
There’s DAC 2.2 SE by Abbas Audio on eBay in UK right now. You can easily convert it to 110V. I’m using the model 3.1 and it is by far the best DAC I owned so far. I'm using Sound Lab speakers with Atma Sphere electronics and Missing Bond cables.  
Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price...
My audio system has been elevated to an extraordinary level of performance, thanks to the integration of Sound Lab A645 panels, Atma-Sphere amplification (MA-1 & MP-1), and an Abbas DAC. The transformation was significantly propelled forward b... 
Effects Of Power Cords On Electrostatic Speakers
Hello guys, I have owned ALL quad ESL speakers and now I own Sound Lab A645. While the difference is not huge, power cables do matter. So... anyone that says it's a BS, shall upgrade other elements in his system, as the difference realy came into ... 
The best speaker cables you’ve had
In France we have WhyNot cables, which are BY FAR the very best speaker and power cables I know about. They will beat almost any high end audiophile cable. The cable is handmade and uses active shielding.  
Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k
I would go for Atma Sphere MP-3 preamplifier + Atma Sphere M-60 tube amps. MP-3 is also the best preamplifier you can have for your money and probably the best value for $$$ in audiophile world. If you need more power or you want to save some USD,... 
Warmer class D amps for magnepan?
Atma Sphere Class D would be my choice. I've tested it with Sound Lab speakers (you'll find a video on youtube) and this combo works VERY nice. It will probably be your last amplifier as well.   
Anything more resolving than 65 year-old speakers?
Quad 57 was my first audiophile speaker. I was "married" with Quads for 20 years and I have owned all subsequent models including Quad 2912. While I still cherrish 57 model very much, I find that Sound Lab electrostatic speakers are better in ever... 
Solid copper or stranded copper for speaker cables? What is your choice and why?
Check out Magnan speaker cables. This company has came out with a concept of multiple wires smaller than a human hair, in a flat-shaped cable. They sound pretty amazing and extremly neutral. For those looking for solid copper speaker cable I would... 
Speaker Cables for FRITZ Carbon 7 SE mk2
In France we have a company called WhyNot cables. These cables use active shield and they are considered by french audiophiles as the very best cables regardless of your budget. Previously I've used american Magnan Reference speaker cables with my... 
need amp recommendations for more separation of instruments
Four years ago, after acquiring Atma Sphere M-60 amplifiers for my Quad 2912 speakers I have posted the following comment on audioreview site. "After various solid state and tubes amplifiers (including all Quads, several Jadis and McIntosh etc) M... 
Improve sound
Room treatement is the most important upgrade for electorstatic speakers. Since I have owned ML  -> Quad -> Stax -> Sound Lab A645, I think that I have some experience with this subject.   
worth the jump to Cornwall IV's from Forte IV's?
I have replaced Cornwalls with Audio Kinesis "Jazz Module" (you can see that speaker on YouTube in my system composed of Atma Sphere amplification and TEAC vrds CD player). That particular model is not in production right now but shall be availabl... 
Best power amp for Quad 63
I have used many amplifiers with my Quad speakers, and owned all Quad ESL models : 57, 63, 988, 989, 2905, 2912 (as well as many other electrostatics). For 63 I would recommend Atma Sphere M-60. This is, by far, the best match for 63 model and it ... 
Balanced Line Stage Tube Preamps
I have compared EAR Yoshino 912 with Atma Sphere MP-3 and MP-1 in my system and have prefered Atma Sphere.