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30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@ricred1My listening experience included PS Audio BHK Preamp PS Audio Direcstream Dac w/bridge 2 Speaker's were Focal Sopra 2.  Same gear on both amps.Now tell me what gear you used in your evaluation and what was your findings? 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@thynameI don't listen to those poor souls. Sad that they were not allowed to play with others subject to misbehavior. There negative cry for attention is the demonstration of the lack of.Carry on man, no body really is interested in their party o... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@millercarbonCan't say I have had the opportunity but wish I could have. 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
Ok all,Question? In your humble opinion, what is the best Power Cord and what do you like about them from prices that range: $50-$100$200-300$400-500$600-$1000 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@vavanHere you go. B&W 805D  B&W 802D2  Dynaudio C1  Dynaudio C4  Focal Sopra l  Focal Sopra lll  Focal Evo Scala  Marin Logan Motion 60xt  Marin logan Monthis Martin Logan Renaissance  Revel Salon Ultima ll  Wilson Saha 2  
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@delkal I by no means am knocking your claim, I just thought that you might be on to something. I have been in blind test group listening sessions were we have listen to each of our personal test tracks as a guide and played them over and over 3 t... 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@glupson Is it a selection of mahlman's posts from elsewhere? Yes. 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@mahlmanHey man, have you looked in the mirror lately?"Malman, Too funny and I love some of the trolling here. In the memory of "insearchofprat" "Malman, do I look like I care what you think? 🙄 Your post is not only a drive-by shooting but it’s ... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@cal3713There were 6 manufactures, B&W, Dynaudio, Focal, Martin Logan, Revel, Wilson and over 11 different speakers variations of those manufactures during the process. Please specify what amp so that I can be more specific.Cheers 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@tomic601Now that is LMAO Hysterical :) 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@delkal I have to say that is a tough one! A blind test 10 times to see what percentage would be that can determine one cable from the other at the above the $50.00 mark? Is your point that $50.00 plus cable will be a negligible or not even at bes... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@kren0006 Well you realize you have to give a sonic summation of each one, right? Lol yes, will do, but for now I will volley them on a case by case basis in the meantime. BHK 300 versus Hegel H30 Tough one, as I like them both but for differe... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@rsf507  Here you go, copy and paste it! Anthem Integrated 225 $4,500.00  Adcom 575SE $2,500.00  Audio Research 160S $15,000.00  Bell Canto 600M $5,000.00  Block Audio $30,000.00  Bryston 4BSST $2,995.00  Bryston 7BSST2 $14,000.... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
@rsf507 I do have the prices on a spreadsheet but no way of uploading here on the forum. The amp I have settled for the moment is the Audio Research 160S,  my number 2 choice from the list. 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
My ultimate personal favorite was Block Audio. These monos rang every bell imaginable. Holographic, wide soundstage, excellent imaging,  deep and wide detail that delivers backgrounds not normally heard, lots of power and head room, incredible bas...