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Power cord recommendations for Martin Logan Ascent
Thanks for your post Statman. I am using Carads Quadlink 5 c's right now. I had put on a pair of Cardas Golden Reference and the sound did change. The Golden Reference seemed to take away from the highs where as the Quadlink doesn't. After trying ... 
Pass X-250 Owners Power Cable of Choice
I have the Pass X250 and use the Nordost El Dorado.I was using the Cardas Golden Reference. I also tried the JPS Labs Power AC. I like the Nordost of the 3 so far. 
Albertporter only needs 50
I would think so. I know I will be doing so. As far as Albert, that would be alot of time for him as far as him leaving feedback for all of us, as I believe there are quite a few of us that participated in this transaction. I personally would not ... 
neutrality vs. realism
Sean what a great post!!!!!!!!! Awesome. I was so impressed by your post I'm going to print it and share it with other audiophiles. You hit so many facts right on the mark. I hear what I like, I feel what is right for me, and others look for somet... 
Class A solid state power amp
I second , third and fourth the Pass Labs amps. I have a Pass X250 and love it. I had the Bat VK200 and for its price it was a nice amp and I also owned a Aloia 13.01 for about 2 months and sold it. I did think it was a really GOOD amp but to say ... 
MIT Love 'em or Hate 'em
unklecrusty@aol.comGreat post. Thanks for your input. I also was looking at MIT. Thanks Again 
Kimber or Cardas for Dynaudio 1.3se
Hi I had all Golden Cross Interconnects and speaker cables biwire hooked up to a Pass X250 amp and it was way to warm for my taste. I changed the Golden Cross IC with a Audioquest Anaconda XLR IC which made a big difference in the highs being more... 
Advice on an upgrade
I have a pair of Martin Logan Ascents and used a Audio research VT100. This match was the best iv'e heard so far with my ML'S and had more then engough power for them. I haven't heard the MKIII, I had a MKI. You should be able to find a MKI or MKI... 
Solid State equivalents of CJ Premier 17LS?
Pass Labs X1. It's a great sounding preamp and can be had for a decent price. Good luck. 
Better B&K amp?
Ref 4420. Great amp. 
What to do when buyer claims sellers item broken?
Good for you PT999 on your email reply. It is very fair of you. I do not think you should have to pay for Upgraded parts . If the original parts were bad then replace them with the same parts as they were sold with. Anything over that price as upg... 
VTL Service ??
I was going to buy a VTL amp. Matter of fact it's the only negative review i have here after the auction. I was told by the seller about a hum. I called VTL 3 times and only talked to some lady. She told me that it was a transformer hum and it wou... 
Review: Cardas Golden Reference Interconnect
Rca to Rca 
Review: Cardas Golden Reference Interconnect
Burn in time was around 300 Hrs. 
How remove oxydation from spades?
Your going to think im crazy but a freind of mine just said the other day that he had a pair of Cardas Quadlink 5c's that had oxydation on them and he used toothpaste on them and it took it all off. They look like brand new?? I myself havent tried...