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Stealth cables
You could be right, but I dont believe so. He did sound sincere. Also when I mentioned Z-Squared he immediately said he never heard of them. Not limiting this conversation to Stealth, I wonder if their are counterfeit cables out there. It seems to... 
Stealth cables
I'll chime in. I use Stealth PGS from My pre to amp and like it alot. Seems very smooth an uncolored, very natural. Of course cable synergy is important, and I bought mine direct from Stealth at auction for way below the Retail price, $400.00 for ... 
How many hours need a new B&W 802 to play good.
They do take some time.....need alot of power too...What kind of amp do you have....My best friend has the 802's so Im familar with them. I own Legacy Signature III's ...bought them brand new...when I first got them, I was like man these really ca... 
speakers that match well with denon
Actually what Denon reciever do you have. 5 years ago , before upgrading to seperates I had a 3200. My friend now has a 3203 or I think its a 3803, but its basically my reciever 5 years later. Amazing improvement. Efficieny is important, but I was... 
speakers that match well with denon
A friend of mine has a Denon, and I suggested he try Paradigm. The results were excellent ! 
What is the best AC receptacle on the market?
I have 2 Wattgate's , 2 PS audio's . PS audio is a good buy for the money. The Wattgate's I bought for the Power Amp section , but found through trial and error and a Bob Bundus comment, that it really excels on the digital Side.Joe's comment abov... 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
Im with Slappy. Can someone explain what are and how many manufacturers are producing Digital Amps ? 
Modest proposal, change the Audiogon rating system
Good thoughts. I have always felt the 8 rating is not clear.9 says excellent, light use. 8 says functional, minor flaws elsewhere. I had a 2 year old amp, in perfect condition , that I used for suuround sound. Now the amp is perfect cosmetically a... 
SACD VS DVD-AUDIO
Actually I know what the kid is saying, and he is right. While the selection of DVDA's pales in comparison to SACD software, There are more DVD's that will blow you out of the water. Selections like The Big Phat Band, The Blue Man group , not to m... 
Lost in Speaker Cable Land - $350 Budget
I vote for Kimber 4TC. 
Which speakers excel at low volume?
Surprisingly "Silverline" . Their efficiency ratings are for real. 
can both balanced and unbalanced be used a once?
Most balanced outs put out a 3db louder signal and IMO it would be a mismatch. 
RIP Robert Palmer
Addicted to Love, what a Classic ! Thanks for the great times , Robert ! 
Bowie 24 bit remasters....
You guys were reading my mind with this post. Was making CDR compilations for a young friend and was going to include some Bowie, but thought, well they are not really audiophile quality. The only upgraded Cd I own of Bowie is a Gold Young America... 
JPS Lab Superconductor+ speaker cable break-in?
Before concluding the cables are bright you have to do 2 things.1/ Make sure no power cord is touching any interconnect or speaker cable.2/ Make sure your binding posts are not loose {the nut on the inside of the plate.I have a feeling number 1 wi...