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Ayon CD-2 sonics? thoughts? opinions?
Here are some notes on the Ayon CD-2 that recently replaced my longtime love, the Cary 306/200. First, this is my system as it now stands:Gear:Ayon CD-2Karan KAI-180Squeezebox Duet, Bolder modified and with power Dynaudio Confidence C-1Sound Appli... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
I have the same info, Bobf. Trading out the tubes is a pretty tedious task that requires a lot of care.....I did it but may have dislodged one of the caps on one of the boards....I'll have to get it checked out before I can give it a listen. (Rats... 
Ayon CD-2 sonics? thoughts? opinions?
Hey Don, check out the Gabriel Gold thread, I just left a long note there. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Here are some notes on the Ayon CD-2 that recently replaced my longtime love, the Cary 306/200. First, this is my system as it now stands:Gear: Ayon CD-2 Karan KAI-180 Squeezebox Duet, Bolder modified and with power Dynaudio Confidence C-1 Sound ... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Ok, guys, the LP's are not up for grabs yet....And, Hhilcoat, we are all schizophrenic to a certain extent. BUT, my experience with the raptures was and is the same. Clarity, nuance, realism. Sweet fresh air. It's all about the breath in the music... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Hey Richard....closet feeling full? i still have my old sota moonbeam and a couple thousand records....and an open input on the karan....C'mon Glory, sharing. What up with the JPS? 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
hmmmm richard.....tempting.....i just sold off my main table, but still have an old sota moonbeam that might take a liking the the aes.....your closet feeling a little full? i still a couple thousand of albums....can't melt 'em down and sell 'em b... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Your thoughts and experiences are el perfecto, Juan. I am loving less stuff...but, while my downsizing journey has freed up a lot of space and cable confusion, I think with the cd2 i may not have saved much dough. But the satisfaction is tremendou... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Sir John-Yeah, the Stealth's were hard to beat and impossible at the price, but I had a little dough going to an integrated and Steve let me trake in some cables. The Rapture speakers wires are just better than the Stealth's.I was definitely knowc... 
Ayon CD-2 sonics? thoughts? opinions?
For the records and fwiw, Ayon was displayed using Gabriel Gold Rapture wire at RMAF. And, there was a CD-1 for sale here that was Steve's and in the ad he said something about having gone on record claiming that cdp was the best he had heard. So,... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Jc-so, i am a rapture fan from a ways back and would say you are right on the money with clarity and digital revealing. i have come to believe that tubes are the way to make it really happen right here and now and a server or equivalent with tube ... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Hey man, you copping my tag line!? just shucking and jivin you, john. i have to hit the hay, but will interject that the rapture speaker cable is equal, if not superior, in upgrade capacity for a (my) system than the interconnects. more later....g... 
Ayon CD-2 sonics? thoughts? opinions?
Aggielaw-Hey there! It has been a while.....glad to see you are still around and active. you'll love the raptures. they are hard to beat and the speaker wire is somehow even better (imho). shoot me an email if you'd like.i have also been dealing w... 
Review: Virtual Dynamics Nite Platinum Power cord
Hey,,What did you think of the BMI Hammerhead? It is an amazing product to my ear. It may err a bit on the mellow side for amps, but is the best i have found on pres and sources. and, i actually like it on my amp (plinius p8} in my present configu... 
Which cables and ics allow the biggest soundstage?
Having listened to a lot of cables, solid core, solid purity, etc., I like the alloys containing gold. Siltech first turned my head to that entity. I use the Gabriel Gold Raptures and you'll have to pry them from my dead hand to get them from me! ...