clio09

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A MONSTEROUS DIY SPEAKER CABLE
Just for haha's try putting double the amount of conductors on the negative lead and see how it sounds. 
What DAC chip used in Berkeley Audio Design DAC?
I think his command of the English language is just fine. I enjoy reading his posts and miss him around here. I should spend more time over on his site. 
Pro's and con's of different tube amps?
How do OTL's fit in here ?Saki70 (Threads | Answers)I'd suggest going to the Atma-sphere Web site and reading Ralph's white papers on the subject of OTLs.Also, you might find this link interesting that contains some comments from Ralph:http://foru... 
What DAC chip used in Berkeley Audio Design DAC?
Looks like the PM DAC to me too and the post seems to substantiate that unless I'm missing something. 
Any VAC CPA-1 preamp owners here?
Andy at Vintage Tube Services is your man. 
Need help with choosing a transport.
If you can stretch it the CEC TL51X is a very nice transport. They show up used between $800 - $1000. 
unshielded SPDIF digital cable?
IMO simpler is better in this case because of both the lack of shielding and minimal use of dielectric and other materials. As I have become more experienced with different cable designs I have come to appreciate these two attributes. However, the... 
Trying to get in to vinyl, turntable suggestions?
You want to have fun with vinyl, build your own turntable. I've been tinkering with my own build for a several months now. This thread should get you started.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1157059532Otherwise Jaybo imparts some ... 
Transports and Dac's mix and match Brands
I've done it both ways. I used the Northstar 192 combo to take advantage of the I2S connection between transport and DAC. However, I've used the Northstar 192 transport with a Monarchy M24 and TRL modified Audio Mirror DAC as well with fine result... 
Best speakers for tube amp looking for suggestions
I've owned many a Spendor and love the speakers (in fact looking for a used pair of 9/1's). The 1/2e, which was the last model I used in my system would certainly fill your needs. Now I use the Audio Kinesis Jazz Modules and not to take anything a... 
PC for a Running Springs Haley
My Haley came with a Golden from the dealer I purchased it from. The Oyaide was better IMO and in my system. I can understand the synergy between the Cardas/Mongoose and RSA products, but there are other viable options. 
unshielded SPDIF digital cable?
The 47 Labs OTA is very good. Sometimes simpler is better. 
PC for a Running Springs Haley
I used a Oyaide Tunami GPX on my Haley. 
Best Transport under $2500
The two that I've used are the Northstar 192 and CEC TL-51X. Both are very good. Another one that I'd consider is the 47 Labs Shigaraki. 
Looking for a good speaker cable for tube amps.
Grover Huffman - $75/per foot for a quad pair with a home trial.Supra Sword would be another to consider at a higher cost.