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sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
I thought I read it here but I recently read where a member stated that cables do not " soundstage " . The Paragons now have 215 hours on them and something amazing happened around 150 . Depth began increasing . It was not subtle and I am not imag... 
Perfect Soundtrack for Stylish Sunday Lunch?
Easy one. St Germain , Tourist 
sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
Thanks Ozzy and Tommy. Yes , this is what i needed when i started this thread so thanks guys . Tommy , your description has eased my concerns a bit and am at 140 hours of real playing time. They sound much better and anyone who doesnt think cables... 
sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
110 hours on them and indeed , its been a dramatic change since firing them up . Air has increased dramatically and detail is stunning for the money. Width is excellent and depth good. Imaging improving but remains good to very good , Top end exte... 
Digital sources best with Hydra 8's analog outlets
Just as a side note. i compared the hydra 8 to the Sound Application products , specifically the model 12 and cfx . The 8 was very close to the cfx and 12 . There was a touch more transparency to the SA products but midbass to low bass was slightl... 
sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
Hi Rick , I will await your response. BCT 1960 , Thats a fair question regarding the 350 vs 3500 but i have heard of and spoken to a few people that have said just that and sold their top shelf ics for the Paragon . My expectations may be unrealis... 
sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
Hi Rick . You are the second that has disputed my observation that they lack air. To clarify somewhat and this is how i view it ; "air" around an instrument in a given space is what gives sound its musical body within that space and is important i... 
sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
Rch 10 , what i was referring to was the 30 day money back policy . Getting 300 real time playing in in a month is steady getting it , I am aware of break in of course . Im just interested in others experience with them and what changes will occur... 
sonic signature of Pure Note Paragon Question
Ok , 24 hours into it and they have opened up a bit. Still , they are lacking in midbass strength and timbral accuracy but detail is very good , even now. A touch bright and uncontrolled in the top octave but depth is still good and improving. See... 
Review: Denon APl 3910 CD Player
Hey John , I need to try the nite 2 if you say its that good. Thanks. I also have a few Electraglide epihpany pcs coming and will move them around and let you know what i fine. As far as line conditioners , the best i have found is Jim Weils Sound... 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
Conrad Johnson Premier 350 , no question about it in my opinion . !~ I have had to rethink my concept of tubes all together . 
Review: Denon APl 3910 CD Player
Hi John . I tried the Virtual Dynamics Nite 1 , the Nordost Valhalla and the Xindak gold as well as a Elrod eps 3 in addititon of course to my present Elrod pcs. I have written of and stand by Xindak as offering real world performance at budget pr... 
How do you deal with vibration?
The finest vibration control device I have found so far is the Vibraplane. The effects were immediate and obvious whereas most other products I have tried offer some to no effect. I also like Sistrum racks. 
Surround Speakers for Aerial Acoustic set-up
If multichannel reproduction is ever going to be a concern to you save your money for the SR 3 s , buy something really cheap to get you by till you can afford them. This constant upgrade game will break you as you will not be satisfied with a mis... 
magazine reviews
Thanks Rich , I told my pugs what you said and they said to come down for a listen to some audio but bring a bag of doggie treats !