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Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Oscar, I use to give Hector the business on using the black platter. We always thought it was too much and robbed the table of life. Perhaps it was a synergy thing between systems, but in any system I heard it the original firebaugh acrylic was al... 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Yes, tis true, source first. But in this case you're getting a better looking table is all. Hector is behind the curve. He kept using his WTL ref with the horrible black damped platter. Finally he got on board with the Amadeus. But I no longer tru... 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Sorry Johnny, tried a Mapleshade under one, horrible. Made it sound pesky and robbed it of its natural music making. 
When is optical or coax cable or usb best?
Thanks. I'm learning that if the DAC is USB you need a very good cable.And if you're going optical you want glass and not plastic. 
Best Tube/SS Amps for Harbeth 7ES-3
You're going backwards... Speaker and amp first... 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
Canada! Build quality great. Seems like an extruded polymer or something similar, pillars have a nice sheen and finish to them, the plates are mdf it seems, and ingenious way of threading together with long thin rods., plate to plate. Has lil nubs... 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
Erik, you answered your own question--"they sound inert". That's how the Sound Anchors make the Harbeths sound. If you like that sound, fine, but I don't think you're showing how a Harbeth can be so engaging. Just like when someone loads a Skylan,... 
How to choose a good fiber optic cable??
I was told by many to try the Lifatec optical cables....i really like what i hear, although I have not compared them to anything else. Anyone try these? 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Hi Paul,Only from my limited experience with two power distribution sources, a Shunyata Talos and Shunyata Guardian Pro, and a power conditioner, a Panamax, I'd say no, the benefits of the Dps come thru regardless of what you plug it into. Those d... 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Hi Oscar!Good questions...When A-B ing the two tables, it was very hard to hear any differeneces. We thought perhaps a bit more bass, but even that was inconclusive. Mostly cosmetics to me. The DPS is designed and made by Opera of China, nothing t... 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
Yep, ol Skylans highly recommended.Also the new Wayne Taylors-- open metal tripod style.Nay to Sound Anchors-- don't be cruel to the C-7's. 
Best Tube/SS Amps for Harbeth 7ES-3
That's funny stuff...The difference is they can go from dull, boring, sleepy, to engaging, musical, and pleasure-giving... That's all. 
ARC LS-27 or ARC ref-3
If you can't rob a bank for the ref5, go for the ls27. It's a wonderful piece. 
Spectron Musician III MK.2 or Audio Research DS450
I haven't heard the Spectron, but loved the ds450 stereo, on many speakers. Great control for those that need it, loads of current. Takes a long time to break in... Do not judge it new out of the box. Been told by industry folks that using it with... 
Compare Ayre, LFD, Luxman integrateds?
There have been tons of comparisons here already... All depends on what you're using them with...More, please..