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Denon 2900 Upgrade Company
I met David at RMAF . My impression of him was that he was very intelligent and passionate . I feel modification companies are pushing the envelope and I applaude David for being a part of this effort. 
Conrad johnson 350 power cord
I did not compare the Transparent. 
Conrad johnson 350 power cord
The CJ Premier 350 stock pc is excellent and was carefully chosen by CJ after much effort. Its easy to assume an aftermarket pc will improve the sonics and the placebo effect should be considered. That said I am a believer in pc s and have done ex... 
CES 07 Show Report
I wanted to thank everyone for the private e mails concerning my experience at Lansce Audio. Seems I am alone in my experience. I was recently told that his lack of understanding English could have contributed to my observation . This may very wel... 
CES 07 Show Report
Also regarding my favorable impression of the MBL room which seems to be in contrast to some feedback I have heard..... I went there the last day of the show and felt it was remarkable. It was obvious that the room was playing a part of what I was... 
CES 07 Show Report
I now look back on my experience in the Lanshe Audio room and feel it was most certainly a situation of show exhaustion . It was around noon on Thursday , several hours before the conclusion of CES. I can only imagine how tired they must have been... 
CES 07 Show Report
Hi Tbg , There were hundreds of rooms and many were crowded so there were less than ideal circumstances to evaluate the gear but occasionally one gets lucky and gets the sweetspot and no ambient room chatter. Seeing all of the great rooms is an i... 
APL NWO2.5 ?
Swampwalker , light dimming not a prerequisite thus the .... "go ahead laugh, I dare ya ". Brent 
APL NWO2.5 ?
Raincheck it is Guido. For those of you who are not familiar with Guido allow me this observation . I learned quickly who he was in Denver although I knew " Of " him through Alex and some others on the Gon . Things were quite intense for the most ... 
APL NWO2.5 ?
Hi Guido , are you going to CES? I would love to have a drink with you if you are going. Thanks Brent Rainwater APL Hi Fi 
The final Act in a study in preamps the ART 3
Downunder , I wanted to expand on my comments above. I personally feel the direction is a positive one for specific reasons . The added clarity and resolution was an important step in the right direction IMO. The use of teflon caps and new topolog... 
The final Act in a study in preamps the ART 3
Hi Downunder. I know your feelings regarding the Act 2 and Ct5 , we have conversed before in private . I also respect you and your experiences with CJ. I personally feel that that direction was a needed evolution and brought clarity and detail to ... 
The final Act in a study in preamps the ART 3
I wanted to put this to rest with a final word that would capture this experience . Tie it up nicely , leave it open for others to enjoy and move on . I do not wish to come off as melodramatic in my gushing of praise and enthusiasm. I do on the ot... 
The final Act in a study in preamps the ART 3
340 hours and I feel the Art 3 has started leveling out. I could be wrong however , time will tell. The ART 3 was growing in all directions. Steady and sure however. The Act 2 and 2.2 evolved in a more radical fashion . The Art 3 led you on a path... 
The final Act in a study in preamps the ART 3
It passed 100 hours a day ago . I do not run tubes in 24-7 to achieve break in . I will do 10 on 4 off and so on till 300 plus hours is reached. With both the Acts I didn't notice a magical change at 100 hours . {This is the theoretical number of ...