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Monster Sigma Mythology - Need Answers
Monster is by far not one of the best anymore in the world of audio. I sold it in the past, but I could not sell it anymore to my clients. It is not good enough, it is that simple! 
Can Silver Interconnects be bright in your gear
I have doen thousends of tests with cables in over 16 years of time. Every single silver cable can be a lot different. Silver in general is more open than copper. But....copper is still more involving in sound in most other situations.But there ar... 
Ayon S5 VS Aurender W20
Linn is quite poor in streamers. They use old and even cheap parts in their topmodels. The used dac's are cheap parts and not that special.You have to compare the S1 with the Linn and also other topmodels.The focus on a drive like the W20 and expe... 
Ayon S5 VS Aurender W20
Sofar all combinations of Dac and drives were not good enough. When I am at shows I got convinced that many distributers are not even aware of the part which is missing. This is the essential part for emotion and sound realism.3 Weeks ago I did au... 
Ayon S5 VS Aurender W20
I use audio totally different than other people do in audio. My focus is on properties. I use the full potential of all the different properties a tool ( amp, speaker, cable, conditioner, source etc) owns.I use Purist Audio Limited Edition powerca... 
Tube Preamp vs Solid State
I am working in this world for over 16 years of time. I have sold both. I have tested both and auditioned many as well. I love a physical 3 dimensional stage with a small intimate individual focus of instruments and voices. But.....the overall sou... 
Ayon S5 VS Aurender W20
In 2012 I sold my Meridian 800DAXV4 (25000 dollar new) and I was looking for a new network player. It took 1,5 years before I bought my first streamer.But......it was not that easy and good as I thought it would be. The Aurender was by far the big... 
What's a good alternative to Pass Labs?
When you still own the T&A loudspeakers I would sell them directly. They are very poor in crossovers. To be honest I could not sell this to my clients. In this price range there are enough better speakers. The biggest limitation in audio is th... 
What's a good alternative to Pass Labs?
I recently bought a Pass Labs X350.5 ( In 2015 I will buy a .8 series one) This is my fifth Pass amp ( XA30.5, 60.5, 100.5 and X250.5)I was surprised how much better it was than the X250.5. The dynamics are superior, the stage is wider and deeper.... 
Stereo power amp for $10k
Nice to read that you understand the message. Good luck! 
Avalon Opus Ceramique
Psssssssssssssssssst.....just compare them and then you will know the difference.It is as it as............ 
What sub under a grand?
I do business with a company who also does the distribution of SVS. Personally I think they are not the best looking. But that is not the biggest limitation. I have said it many times; subwoofers is all about timing and speed. They do not use the ... 
What is the benefit of balanced xlr cables
Audioquest Red River! 
Class A or AB amp for JBL S4700 speakers
Thanks Audiolabyrinth. Hey Dave; when is the shootout? 
Class A or AB amp for JBL S4700 speakers
The X350.5 is a stunning amp, but don't forget that I use cables expensive cables ( Wel Signature 2 times 7500 dollar, 2 times Purist Audio Limited 4000 dollar) But these cables are so important to give the level I have now. The stage is wide: abo...