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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
How good are the High Fidelity digital cables? 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
Phillip,That`s my personal conclusion as well, but I recognize we all have our own opinions and experiences. I was`nt sure of your perspective or past exposure.Regards, 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Nhocti,The current Dagogo.com review of the Melody AN 300b intergrated amplifier is very flattering.The reviewer Phillip Holmes seems smitten by it,congratulations.Regards, 
Wyred. Totally wyred or can pair with Cary SLP 98
I think Bbybaudio wants an amp he can leave on 24/7. 
Do stands make a difference for equipment?
The OP has to decide if he seeks isolation type products or energy conduit -transfer engineered products such as Star Sound.They are very different. Regards, 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
Brownsfan,As I thought you'd be impressed with it straight out of the shipping carton.Enjoy this superb linestage, and it gets considerably better as the various parts accumulate hours.You made an excellent choice.Regards, 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
Congratulations Brownsfan.Give us an early(very) impression tonight if you find the time.Regards, 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
Phillip,I`m a strong believer in the virtues of high quality active linestages. Others would certainly disagree and prefer direct source-amplifier or a high quality passive. Have you given any thought to trying the LightSpeed or something similar ... 
Do stands make a difference for equipment?
Syntax,I can understand your components may gain no benefit from that particular wood product. I believe that properly approaching vibration management with solid engineering-grounding solutions would improve the performance of all components to s... 
Do stands make a difference for equipment?
Syntax,Are you familiar with the make up of Audioquest4life`s system? Why do you assume yours is of better design than his? your comment is arrogant and presumptuous.A good componeent will benefit with attention given to vibration and resonance.Ar... 
Do stands make a difference for equipment?
I guess it depends on what particular products Elizabeth, some are more expensive than others.The Star Sound Audio Points I mentioned are quite reasonable in price yet yield very worthwhile improvement that`s more than subtle. Their Sistrum stands... 
Do stands make a difference for equipment?
I disagree with Elizabeth on this one.Rockadanny, my results with the Star Sound Sistrum SP-101 stand and their brass Audio Points beneath all of my components is as you described.The improvement in sound was rather and plesantly significant.At le... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
At the show the Absolare were uisng the Elrog ER 845.I was told this is their tube of choice.It is an expensive tube and may be worth it, time will tell.Regards, 
To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII
Good decision, and the easiest less expensive way to begin. Try the direct route and if possible passive components such as the Lightspeed etc.Then if possible compare this approach to a premium active line stage, your ears will decide.This thread... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Warrenh,I don't know very much about the maker of these tubes.When talking to the owner of Absolare at the show he did say they methodically tested many 845s and the designers settled on the elrog ER 845.All I can attest to is the sound in that ro...