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Cable Costs Relative to System
Wow...what alot of sh.t you guys are discussing!! Ever wonder why a good car radio can sound soooo much better than any HiFi system???? By the way, MIT is one of the only companies who present a strong case for their approach, backed by research..... 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
Thanks Eldartford...I have read that the DVD spinner is different than a CD-ROM spinner/reader! 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
I'm a 2 channel guy but recently have found that DVD based front ends have a more natural presentation for CD! Another find of mine is the anthem D1...what a freakin great preamp...upsamples all inputs to audiophile quality! 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
Thinking of picking up the ACT2 and 140M's with a pair of Watt/Puppy7's..anyone hear of any noise problems or hums with the CJ stuff...I;m used to Krell ultra quiet operation, as in zero background noise! 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
Dear Chadnliz, I have a life ...but I will always make time for people with an exceptional understanding of audio. Judging by your command of the english language, I must admit to being intimidated! That being said however, what is your point? Sur... 
How does Totem do it ???
The shaman is a quirky design and an old one for Totem. The Wind is the most cutting edge offering and easier to place and drive. The winds compete with the likes of the wilson sophia, avalon eidolon etc...as far as range and pure musical pleasure! 
How does Totem do it ???
Panderso...any chance to hear the Totem, krell combo yet? 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
Sorry guys, I was away having a life and listening to music instead of quoting the audiophile mantra..."All hail vinyl". I was into high end vinyl before most of you were sh...ing yellow! I also have owned enough high end gear to warrant the term ... 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
When played back through a well set up system, both SACD and CD sound better than any vinyl ever has. Only poor transfers or incompetently produced stuff sounds inferior. I remember the clicks and pops...the warps...groove distortion...hummm...etc... 
How does Totem do it ???
That's weird Milpai...I almost bought a pair of 22L's from a Quad dealer who told me to buy the totem's...he thought the Totem's were more musical! Love the finish on the Quads. 
cable break in
Stanhifi...I must admit that after A/Bing Monster cable MCX-1 Bi-wire speaker cable to my MH750Shotgun speaker cable..well, the Monster cable was SOOO MUCH BETTER!! Price $60 vs $1200 retail!! 
The best speaker you ever heard?
My brother needs 100watts RMS to drive the B313's but they are nominal so a fairly easy load. My Totem Winds capture alot of the characteristics of the Bozaks plus more inner and low level detail...check out new stereophile review of old Bozak Con... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Mint604...ever heard of the Bozak B313 circa.1962. My brother still has them and I must say, they are more musical than most current production speakers. Having been through the mill, I currently enjoy Totem Winds...Totem seems to grasp the essenc... 
Anyone with experience with ZU products?
Two of my best systems have had MIT 750 shotgun speaker and MI330 proline interconnect or MIT M1 speaker and M1 interconnect...M1 stuff is a little warmer sounding. Current S3 level and above outperforms most other cables regardless of price. 
cable break in
What I said is that compared to a well engineered cable like MIT, most other cables offer inconsequential differences. Relativity my dear Stanhifi! I also thought that my newest cable was THE ONE on several occasions. Over time you hear the proble...