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Anyone ever heard or read about JM Labs Cobalt 806
Re The Cobalt 806 S, they appear to be are on sale for $600 - does anyone know if they are any good?For my PC I have tried the Radio Shack for $30, Epos ELS3's for $300 and I still can't get no satisfaction.Please advise. 
musical fidelity tube buffer
I think I am going to sell mine. 
musical fidelity tube buffer
I added this tube buffer to my system when I found it a bit fatiguing, and hoped this would smooth out my CD/SACD player.It is nicely made and nicely packaged, easy and fun to use.This perhaps contributed to more of a placebo effect improvement, a... 
The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt
Reading the website for the nOrh products was interesting.Is there anywhere to buy these products? 
Quad ESL 57 Question
I always admire someone who is committed to their speakers.Good luck. 
Killer Specs for High End PC in 2006
Can anyone update these "killer specs" now that it is February 2007?Any major breakthroughs since this thread started?Thank you, 
The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt
JtgofishI agree that the Sonic Impact sounds pretty good but I am packing up my second "audiophile" version amp to return to Parts Express.I have been trying to use a cheap as dirt amp for my PC setup with Epos ELS3s.The first was DOA, and the sec... 
Interconnect - Does short length hinder sound?
It would only hinder their profit margin.Name and shame this evil dealer.Do not return! 
The Best Midrange in the World Right Now
One analogy which comes to mind is that the audiophile neurosis of chasing what may seem to be "transparency" is equivalent to turning up the sharpness on a television set.Video experts will tell you that what at first seems to be additional clari... 
The Best Midrange in the World Right Now
DodgealumAt least to my ears, the entire industry has increasinly reversed the priorities you mention.This is why most most systems sound bad and we continue our neurotic quest.Nice post. 
The Best Midrange in the World Right Now
Delighted everyone seems to be enjoying this thread.Shadorne, yes, I have heard great things about the ATC products before, but they dont seem to be widely distributed or very well known.Could you please give more detail on your experiences with t... 
Harbinger of the future of 2-channel?
Hopefully it is only a harbinger of Sunfire going more downmarket. 
Making High End Clones at Home for Fun and Savings
GregmUnderstanding that speaker manufacturers need to buy groceries too, I am not so keen on funding their research and development. Companies that provide good products and good customer service and support should be able to sustain high quality ... 
Making High End Clones at Home for Fun and Savings
This thread was in part inspired by an Agon friend who sent me the link for the OEM of the Red Rose speakers in China.We were both delighted to see that these speakers, exactly as they seemed to appear in Mr Levinson's showroom, were available for... 
What is your favorite reference music?
Despite your "downward spiral", there is still hope if you are not yet listening to test tones, the Sheffield drum record, steam trains, or anything by the Mannheim Steam Roller.Happy New Year