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Seeing sounds and music.....
Well done. Thanks for sharing. 
Is the Almarro 318B For Me?Any Others?
I had this amp with a pair of fairly easy to drive Devore Nines. I really enjoyed it. It has nice depth and a relaxing quality that made it a joy to listen to. My wife liked it too. I agree with the above that it wasn’t the most dynamic but I thin... 
Zavfino
Yes, I saw he does. What I meant is that it's not like shipping a pair of speakers or a 200lb amp.  
Zavfino
@thyname, I'm tempted to try the speaker cables you listed but I really prefer spades all around. I've owned a full loom of Nordost Frey 2 and speaker and int from Purist Audio Aqueous. I also think the A21 are good speaker cables. I downsized yea... 
Zavfino
Ozzy you might need to wave the magic chicken foot over it for a while. Isn’t that cord like $5k? 
High End is Dead?
1. People do care about equipment. Perhaps more than the room, or even music, so puts all manufacterers immediately on the hot seat.2. People who are successful in the audio business are working hard and have to play on the world stage because onl... 
Zu introduces Soul 6
I almost went for these but didn't want to deal with the supply chain uncertainty. Based on this review I'm glad I passed for now. The thing I would add is that after listening to many products that Steve and other guys reviewed- the reviews tend ... 
In praise of isolation.
I have a tube integrated sitting on an Ethan Allen stand. It's in our living room and fits nicely. I placed Nobsound springs under the amp and tried the Oreas as well, both with positive and different results. My question after reading this is why... 
Speaker for Line Magnetic LM 518IA in Large Room
@dkidknow pair of Proac D28 just popped up on USAM might be worth considering. Just don’t consider too long. 
Isoacoustics Orea vs Townshend Seismic Pod on Components
⬆️ This reads like a pamphlet for a singles cruise in the 80’s. 
Isoacoustics Orea vs Townshend Seismic Pod on Components
The Nobsound springs arrived yesterday and I put them under my Audio Note Cobra. This amp has been sitting on an Ethan Allen wooden cabinet, beautiful, but not an audiophile accessory. The change is pretty dramatic- more dimension, better focus, j... 
Can someone suggest a lush tube integrated under $3000 used
Agreed about the Avatar SE in triode, not so much ultralinear. You should probably look for a tube amp that can play both triode and UL. The CAV can be wired to do triode but it's a project, no a switch, although you can probably make a switch.   
Has Nordost forgotton who pays the bills?
I've dealt with the people from Nordost over the years and they are very helpful and considerate of both new and used purchases. I've also known dealers that have represented them. Everyone is trying to get a cut in the cable game. Some dealers ar... 
Isoacoustics Orea vs Townshend Seismic Pod on Components
I ordered a set of the Nobsound and a set of Oreas to try under my tube amp. I'll report back with some observations later this week.  
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
I almost went for the GR12’s. The O/93 was a poor match for me. I’ve found my mojo again in a pair of Verity Otello’s. The ups/ downs and unknowns of audiophilia are all blessings on the path.Mastersound makes great sounding amp too.