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dave_b

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Harley quote
The only cables that sound the same are the same!  Which works for your world view regarding expectations for your audio system is personal.  Everything else is blather! 
Colapse to Hegel
I just finally gave up the Vanguard Digital for the K 300i Digital.  The K 300i is superior in several aspects.  It has far more engaging tone, detail and dimensionality along with a bit more warmth that just makes everything sound that much more ... 
Recommendation for new cables
You really owe it to the music to call Joe Abrams at Equus Audio.....no risk opportunity to transcend the common cable.  I’ve owned almost all the major brands with various reference gear.  😉 Enjoy! 
Speaker cables
I hear the grass fed Balsamic Interconnects are tasty 😋  
Speaker cables
Series?  Components?  Interconnects? 
Anyone ever try to toe-out?
Actually, toeing out as far as you can without loosing solid center fill will increase dynamics and open up the soundstage.  Need to address side wall reflections of course. 
Colapse to Hegel
Krell K300i.....Class A and much better all around than Hegel! 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
Maybe it depends a bit on how you listen as well.  I have always strived for an immersive listening setup....seating position at or slightly closer than distance of speakers apart, which should be significantly larger than usual, i.e..10 to 12 fee... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
John Hammond-Wicked Grin 
Recommendation for new cables
Ramble through the cable mire for years if you wish....or just get the MIT REV’s and enter Nirvana!  FYI...30 day trial with shipping covered both ways! 
Recommendation for new cables
Owned similar system and have used Transparent cables and MIT CABLES extensively....yes I’ve tried the rest as well. Thee best experience and value available today is the MIT REV line from Joe Abrams at Equus Audio....absolutely stunning!! Huge so... 
Living with unsolvable hum - Any audio detectives out there?
Amp no likey the preamp!   
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
The REV 50, 60 BiWire’s and AC2 cables are settling in....so far they are delivering a very large soundstage with great depth and image placement.  Tonality is coming in line with instruments true voicing.  Detail is achieving balance with warmth ... 
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Inputs
Turntable is RCA...what are you on about?  Hello 👋🏻  
A deeper more holographic soundstage.
A lot of random noise here. If you are happy with your gear and want to achieve a 3D Holographic Soundstage with scale and accurate instrument voicing, call Joe Abrams at Equus Audio. I’ve used MIT products since the late 90’s with excellent resul...