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Song intros that really grab you? ?
Panufnik: "Sinfonia Sacra"The Who: "Pinball Wizard"XTC: "River of Orchids"Guns 'N Roses: "Sweet Child 'O Mine"The Band: "Up on Cripple Creek"Robbie Robertson: "Fallen Angel"Freedy Johnston: "Bad Reputation"Luna: "How Long Can This Go On?"Husker Du... 
quicksilver amps and preamps any thoughts ??
Hi Kw6,I'm using the Triodes with 104dB horn speakers, and they are totally silent. That is, until I crank the music. If you're anywhere near N. California, you are welcome to come have a listen.Regards,Howard 
quicksilver amps and preamps any thoughts ??
Hey Ben,I've owned the Mini Mites, and they were shockingly good for the price. The only reason we sold them was because we had a pair of SET amps, and needed something else for rock. They didn't quite have the cojones for rock duty, but they soun... 
Clean and thin sounding interconnect?
Not thin sounding in my system either, Metralla. 
Clean and thin sounding interconnect?
We also have a tube system, and the most transparent cables we have found are either the Verastarr Silver Reference (or Signature) or Z-Squared Au/Au, with the Verastarr's sounding the cleanest. I would describe the Verastarr's exactly as you did ... 
Good timing for me.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1115849682These get my vote. 
has anyone heard zingali overture 1's? de capo's?
I've heard the Zingali 1, 2, and 4, and I just have not been able to get into this speaker line. And my preference is for horn speakers in general. They are absolutely gorgeous in appearance, but they sound thin and disparate to my ear. It's like ... 
Power amp for Silverline Sonata III
I'm using Quicksilver Triode monoblocks, and cannot recommend them highly enough. You will have to contact Mike Sanders at www.quicksilveraudio.com if you are interested, as they are not on their website. They would be an incredible match for the ... 
Best Upgrade you had?
1)Quicksilver Triode monoblocks2)Western Electric 300B tubes 
What is the best Beatle Song
"Something"...and about a hundred others on any given day. 
IC : Z-Squared Au/Au Gold Alloy
Give them at least 50 hours, I'd say.If you want an exact figure, ask them atwww.z2audio.com 
2A3 Recommendations & NOS Noise
Well jeez, Larry, we're members of the same club here. Send a pair of those lovely Svet's my way, huh? 
Looking for opinion, Cary 303/300, thinking about
Mdp0430,I hope you don't mind me jumping in to answer your question. I've heard all of the players mentioned except the ARC, and found the Resolution Opus 21 to be warmer than any of them, with Naim a close second.Just my two cents...and back to t... 
Power amp for Silverline Sonata III
I heard the Sonata III's at Silverline HQ powered by Alan Yun's homemade 7W SET amp. It was extraordinary. Enjoy those speakers! 
2A3 Recommendations & NOS Noise
Craig,Just don't get the pair I had. I'm getting another pair.Like Ecclectique says, however, the Sovtek's are pretty good, and changing the 6SN7 will make a huge difference.Howard