david_ten

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Where do I start-amp or speakers ?
This is all just opinion, so everyone will have a different answer.There are opinions here...BUT for many who have posted, there is experience and the learning acquired, then applied and subsequently shared -- which hopefully goes beyond being pur... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Thanks, Terry. Great read and review.Congratulations, Aric! 
Ethernet Cable
@lalitk   The build quality is very nice! SOtM could use those, right? : )Looking forward to learning how you find it works out within your system.  
Where do I start-amp or speakers ?
Every time I see a nice amp, then I see a fine pair of speakers. Back and forth.Go with what you love or have a strong interest in. If it is an amp that comes up first and you can move on it, so be it. Same with the speakers.Or,If you are keeping ... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
@travbrow The most important point is that you are working through various setups/pairings, etc. If you have been running them constantly, you certainly have enough time on them to give you a good feel for what they are about, given your system an... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
@travbrow   Thanks for the additional detail. Gives me a better feel for your comparison. Keep us posted on your ongoing findings and what you decide on. I found break-in to help in losing that 'boxiness' you describe. And more importantly, positi... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
@travbrow Thanks for sharing your very interesting findings. I’ve been curious about a comparison with open baffle speakers (especially the Double Impacts).In your specific situation, I’m wondering how well one can compare the Impact Monitors with... 
Shunyata Sigma Analog vs Alpha Analog - Need advice!!
@gbmcleod   Great points in your post! Thanks. 
Oyaide Cables
@pokee1016   I'm happy to hear that the USB cable Neo d+ Series Class A by Oyaide performed so well for you. I've had good results with the Neo d+ A and S levels of cabling.However, it would be very helpful to know which specific USB cables you co... 
SS Integrated Amplifier that would sound good with the PSB Synchrony One B
@dames4  Your English is terrific and from the responses everyone is clear on what you are asking.I'll be contrarian here (which I will also note isn't directly helpful since you have already made the purchase) but please know that part of this ca... 
Interested in listening to Antipodes.
@astewart8944  Thanks. You still have a wide perspective on the Antipodes lineup and it's great to get your take on the new DX3 vs the older models. 
Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnects ?
@fsonicsmith   Thanks for sharing your findings with the Clear Beyond ICs in your system. Good points regarding what is not often said:"Strict neutrality" is one of those concepts that sounds undeniable to the brain but in earthly practice is not ... 
Interested in listening to Antipodes.
@astewart8944   This is VERY helpful!  Thank you!The newest CX and EX components offer an additional path as well.Have you been able to audition them? 
KLE Innovations Silver HarmonyRCA's - not silver eh?
+1  Steve, for posting this. 
is there a matching problem ?
@claero  If it helps, perhaps write out your question / concerns / issues in your own language and use an online translator. It might work better to get your points across.