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Powerstrips: Oyaide MTB vs Acoustic Revive RTP
hi, I have tried Isoclean, Oyaide MTB, Acoustic Revive RTP Ultimate, Ayre, Shunyata, Walker Velocitor, BPT PPT (Oyaide + ERS options), QRT Powerbar, Audience (top end model) one or two re-gen i cannot remember.As a rule of thumb i personally prefe... 
Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???
I use hifituning fuses and happy to report upgraded fuses (esp in UK) makes a huge difference. I've had friends use the furutech ones and i'm sure isoclean is equally good. I would suggest any upgraded fuses is better than stock. As for which ones... 
Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???
thanks everyone - really apprecite the tips and feedback but unfortunately my unit has STILL not arrived. Will it every? who knows. i bought is for $40 equiv!? The fig 8 to IEC i bought cost nearly half that and that's arrived! oh well...one can h... 
Living voice and kondo
LV's 94db is 'optimistic'. it's probably measures more like 91db or similar. either way, you're looking at 18-25watts. You won't be getting the best out of it with anything less. This from my experience and Kevin Scott himself. 
Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???
Jahaira - thanks for your tips. The cyro C-7 adapter sounds like a good idea. will look into that.silly ebayer didn't send the unit until today so still waiting. can't wait! 8 ) 
Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???
i just bought one on ebay to try whilst my CDP is sent off for repairs. looking forward and will report back. in the meantime, how do i upgrade the power cord? or i am stuck using the basic kettle cord? 
Living voice and kondo
Windsurfer. The OBX-R2 are extremely transparent so what you feed it up front, you will hear it. Kevin Scott has gone through various 'quality' brands over time. Originally Canary Audio, then BP now Art Audio & Kondo. Main thing Kevin tells me... 
Living voice and kondo
Shindo's sound is more laid back and organic sounding. Art Audio's sound is slightly more modern but both still on the musical end of the scale ie. less hifi/overtly impressive with soundstage etc etc. 
Living voice and kondo
Kevin Scott mates his LV with top of the range PARALLEL 300B mono's - using WE glass! That some serious cash we're talking about. But a few things I would say to keep in mind about mating the LV - straight SET 300B will struggle. You need either P... 
The most emotional amp out there?
My first impression was exactly the same. If you're an SET fan, what you love is that palpability/mid band magic that SET does so well. Unfortunately the LA is SET only by name and sounds nothing like a SET. In fact, having owned a range of amps, ... 
Fun trying new power conditioners-long
My experience mirrors yours pretty much. 2 conditioners best except i have no LP so i separate digi w/ pre + power. depending on my cables, i find i prefer one combination to another. also, i've used active conditioners (Hydra 2/8, Audience adeptR...