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SS amp with Merlins plinius ?
Hi Edorr, for what it's worth I think tubegroover suggestion is dead on. I can't imagine any SS amp that will give you the sound that the Trancendent OTL amps offer. I hope Tubegroover dosen't get mad at me but Email him for more details. You will... 
Pass X-150 or Cary V-12?
Hi Blackie, you say you have tried a number of amps to no avail. What kind of problems are you having with these other amps you have tried?My amp of choice is the Viva Sentesi. I use the Coincident Total Eclipse and the Sentesi's 12 watts is suffi... 
Kharma 1.0/ Talon Khorus/Watt Puppy 6 or Sonata?
Hi Rvisinta, I own and love that Sentesi. As Audiokinesis stated it sounds much more powerful than it's 12 watts rating. I use the Sentesi with the Coincident Total Eclipse. This is an excellent combination IMO. I also use the Cary V12 with this s... 
Best interconnects 2m for less than 200/pr used
Hi Bazmataz, Check out the thread "Sakura systems OTA cable kit" This wire is very inexpensive and will compete or surpass many of the expensive big boys at a fraction of the price. IMO this stuff is on par or better than the top of the line Nordo... 
Which support for underneath CD player?
a Neuance board and rack for the Neuance board to sit on. Ask Ken to recommend a rack. I have not heard anything better than the neuance Beta for my EMC-1. 
Electrocompaniet EMC-1 support options?
Hi Subaruguru, I believe Jcbtubes is referring to my setup. Before I tried the Neuance I had used glass, maple, granite, marble, MDF, spikes, cones, sandbox, and all kinds of footers under my EMC-1. All of these would change the sound but I was ne... 
Close your eyes and hear the music ?
Nudity, Lights out, Buttocks covered, Audio-a-buffo-philes, Clothing optional, Candles & incence, Second movement, Little nap, That other nerve center, Lying down, ears at the wrong angle, Horny, Yawning, A little weed, Some sweet smelling air... 
Electrical gurus please help....
I agree with Garfish and Gregm. Tice, PS Audio Power plants, MIT Stabilizer, all these devices add a coloration or compress dynamics. The only one i found that does the job that it claims is the Sound Application conditioner. At almost 5 grand, no... 
Recommendation for stands - Spendor S3/5s
Good advice from Tacs and W E N. Another option is to go to your local metal or welding shop. I had a pair cutom made a few years ago. You can design them to be sand or lead filled and to any height. Should be cheaper than buying them from the man... 
I've only used homemade cables.But Im ready for an upgrade
Read the thread titled "Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit". 
Nueance shelf
Hi Evo845, I asked Ken in April or May if he had any Neuance boards for amps. He said he should have them ready at the end of summer. If his boards do for my amp as it did for my CDP, I will be thrilled. I guess I will have to get one for my pre-a... 
KS-1030 VS. Nordost Quattro Fil
Hi Thedautch, I have used both the Quattro fil and the 1030. I felt neither of these ICs to be any better than the Coincident ICs. Then I saw the Sakura OTA thread and thought I would give there wire a try. IMO,the OTA ICs are not just different b... 
Maintaining an Even Keel.
Hi DekayI had the same thing happen here. When I first got the Neuance and Mana shelf, I set it up and was very careful with leveling. A few days latter I had to level it again. Probably had to settle. Thanks for the reminder. 
How can power cords make a difference?
That is what I call a PC challenge.Could be a hair raising experience! 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Hi Hazem, excellent post. I know exactly what you are saying. Hard to describe in words. I'm totally lost too. Lost in the music like I have never heard before.Thank you so much Caterham, Redkiwi, and Dekay for bringing the OTA to my attention. I ...