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Virtual Dynamics
The more VD cables that you use in you system, The better it will sound.... synergy. Rick is a nice person to deal. 
Bananas Vs Spades???
I have never compared the two, but I pefer Spades just for the fact of more contact surface. I'm not sure that there is more surface but looks like their should be. Also with spade end, you can get a tighter conection. As far as sound, not sure I ... 
Cable for electrical installation
Virtual Dynamics bx armoned wire is what I installed. 10 ga. cryoed with armomed conduit. I believe it would fit your price range. Also VD offers cryo breakers and outlets. 
speaker tweaks
I think first I would try replacing the screws that hold your drivers with brass screws. Brass will absorb the virbrations better then wood or metal screws. Cheap tweak, and can be changed back. Any hardware will have brass screws. 
Anybody tried the new Gold Quicksilver enhancer ?
www.XtremeAV.comI use the xtreme silver but haven't tried the gold. The silver enhancer is a worthwhile tweek. I also would enjoy hearing a comparison of the gold over the silver. I know it takes awhile for the enhancement to settle in so a time f... 
AUDIO RESEARCH PH5
soundstage.com has a review on the ph5. Enjoy, Brian 
Anyone heard the new Virtual Dynamics Revelation?
Stereotimes.com just did a review on the Revelation series cables. Perry compared this series with some other cables in the review. Rick also explains how the Revelation cable came to market. Nice Review and also confirms why I enjoy VD cables in ... 
Marantz SA-1 holding up well agains next gen.?
Stereotimes.com just did a review on the Marantz SA11 Sacd/cd player. Check out the review. Lew compares it with some other first rate players. Enjoy !!! Brian 
Upgrading from Siltech Forbes Lake ...
I have never had the chance to hear Forbes Lake series, but you may look at Virtual dynamics. The rev series and now the rev signiture series line of cables maybe worth your consideration. Call VD and talk to Rick, He is very helpful. Brian 
Best HDMI Cable for Video
Try a cable from pccable. Cheapest prices on hdmi cables I have found. I have not compared hdmi cables, but the pccable I am using and the high dif picture is wonderful. 
Aesthetix Calypso vs First Sound Presence Deluxe
Thanks for the insight on the FS. D. Krall is wonderful now with the LS16. Somewhat mind-boggling to understand the improvements the FS can make on the tone and timber of music. I also know the 16 is masking some of the tonal color, for search of ... 
Aesthetix Calypso vs First Sound Presence Deluxe
Thanks everybody for your input. I did forget to mention I live in Indiana, Go Irish !! I guess my mindset for some reason is that the First Sound may sound to bright or dry in some systems. I do want and enjoy detail, but some preamps seem a litt... 
Comparing Virtual Dynamics and Tranparent Audio
Nsgarch, Your system is Killer by the way. I have owned like 3 set of VD cables so far. I keep saving up for the next series. I now have the masters from the nites and from the audition series. If you have'nt ever tryed a VD cable, and with your s... 
Comparing Virtual Dynamics and Tranparent Audio
Ask Rick at VD to send you a power cable or Speaker cables to try. You will be hooked!! VD cables will change a system with every cable you replace.I run my whole system with VD masters, Power, I/C's and Speaker cables. I also have VD's BX armored... 
Aesthetix Calypso vs First Sound Presence Deluxe
Audio Research vt100 is an MK11 if that matters much.Brian