chuck

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Most overrated audio manufacturers?
I will add the two companies that I was underwhelmed by their gear.   BAT.  I have  VK 3i and a vK-33.  Both were exceedingly bright and sounded like mid fi. AYRE. great company and they get quite a bit of positive buzz but i had 2 different C-... 
What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good.
The best DAC I have heard is the MSB Select.   I have not heard the Nagra, Wadax or Playback designs.  I have heard all the others mentioned in this thread and it is not even close to my ears.  
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
I will after hearing the speaker cables I will gradually change over all my cabling to Silent Source cables. They work very well in my system. 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
Jafant,My system consists of the following.Avalon Eidolon Diamond speakersMSB Technology DAC IV with UMT TransportVAC Signature IIaVAC Renaissance Signature 140 Monoblocks.Kimber 1126 interconnectsSilent Source Signature Speaker cables.Shunyata Ve... 
Does Avalon speakers have a house sound?
I have been a happy Avalon owner for many years. I first owned a pair of the Avalon Eidolons for many years. I sold them and tried B&W 800, Vienna Acoustics Mahler, Eggleston Andra, Usher BE20, Revel Studio and a few others. If I were to descr... 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
Alright guys. My Silent Source Signature cables have reached a point where they have stabilized. The construction is first rate albeit a bit underwhelming compared to other cables. The cables are very flexible and install easily. The first thing y... 
Avalon Eidolon matching speaker cables and IC
I have used Nordost Valhalla and Cardas Golden Reference with great results. If you want warmer then Cardas, If you crave speed and neutrality then Nordost. I also love the silent source cables. 
Pathos and Dynaudio
Agree with Czarivey. I would look at Lamm M2.2 Pilinus, Krell, Simm Audio etc... 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
I have the Signature speaker cables. I bought them off another site. So far they are exactly what the doctor ordered. The bass is really starting to improve as well. They have tremendous instrument separation. I will report when they accumulate mo... 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
I have just inserted a pair of these speaker cables in my system. I am using Kimber Kable Hero interconnects and some home brew power cords. I have had them for 3 days and I am very impressed with them. They have a wide soundstage and are very foc... 
Elrod Statement Gold X2 or Purist 25 Anniversary
Jmcgrogan2 you seem to have Bo down pat. 
SACD DSD won't play multi channel why?
Which Sony SACD player do you have? 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond vs Revel Salon 2
Omsed,Although I appreciate your candor I do not agree with you. Guess what, that is what makes this hobby so great. Your Thin and Thin out is someone else's perfect balance. Maybe it is because we have different equipment, different rooms and dif... 
Wadia S7i vs Esoteric K-01/K-03 vs MSB
Sequence,The ablility for an upgrade path is what swayed me to the MSB DAC IV Signature. I paired mine with the Universal Media Transport and it sounds fantastic. 
Wadia S7i vs Esoteric K-01/K-03 vs MSB
Sequence,No disrespect but for that kind of money you owe it to yourself to listen to each player for yourself. I have a MSB DAC and I am very happy with it but the others on your list are top notch as well.