calloway

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Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
...not having heard all the cdp's in the $10k or less range i would vote for the emm cdsa-se ..if you are at all interested in sacd..the cd playing aspect of the player is probably its' strong point..i own one and it has transformed my cd collecti... 
what is the best amp you've ever heard
...the new chalice audio 'grail' set is the best tube amp i have ever heard...( see the review on positive feedback ) there is ..as i understand it...another review coming out in the near future that will also state the superb sonic abilities of t... 
Hairdryer for Sale on Gon
....i bought one of brian's tourmaguns and received it saturday. this is not a 'tweak'...this is a significant product that accomplishes exactly what mike has been saying for a while. it markedly improves the 3-dimentionality of the soundstage cre... 
Martin Logan Summit
...i have a friend that has 'summits' and ..as ckoffend suggested,.uses krells' to drive his and the match is great...no clipping at any level...hope this helps.. 
JPS Aluminata ic/sc
...i have both the i/cs and 5 pcs in my system and tried many in the same ballpark before deciding to keep the 'aluminatas'..i am sure there are other cables that would sound different and change the sound but i doubt there are meny that would do ... 
Best Powercable for Audio Research 600
i have tried most of the 'best' ..and unfortunately,sometimes,expensive,powercords out there and believe that the jps 'aluminata' pc is one of the best available...the 'cable company' shouyld be able to loan you a demo to try..i did and now have 5... 
Want to buy an Audio Dharma cable cooker
stan...i also own a pro audio dahrma and would not be without mine..i recook my cables every 6 months and it does make a significant difference.alan makes a great product and although i am sure there are other products out there that work to some ... 
choice of ref pre amps
i would certainly add the higher end 'first sound' preamps to your list.... 
Most resolving, transparent amps.
...if price is not an object.......then my answer would be the 'grail' amp that chalice audio makes...there is a current review on 'positive feedback's website...by far the best i have heard...price no object...you'll hear more about these in the ... 
how do you deal with heavy power cords?
i have jps 'aluminatas and they,too,are very heavy...what i did was to make a 1" thick wood block with cut outs for the outlets...i have a quad outlet...and take velcro tape and tape the wood block to the outer limits of the wall outlet with the v... 
Best Preamp $2,000.00 budget
..a used entry level 'first sound' would be my choice.emanual go makes superb preamps..line level only 
Kubala Sosna Emotion vs Pranawire Samadhi
...i have compared both and, in my system, thought the samadhi to be the better.i compared both of them on my scd-1 that i had at the time.the samadhi's detail retrieval ...bass impact...musicality...and transparency were better. the emotion is a ... 
What's the best power conditioner
don't settle on anything without trying the 'power wing' from alan kafton at audioexcellenceaz.com....i have tried most of the best and this product is superb...it even allows one to select the best oyaide outlets to fit your needs ..also the r-1'... 
Jackson Brown Solo Acoustic Vol 2
...agree 100 %...i have both and they are played weekly... 
VA: Anybody in southern VA interested in an audio club?
i am in danville..sounds like fun..where in southern va are you?..