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James, let her know you are holding out for her colour choice when you add the bro Ulf to the collection. :) 
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@mykeryte  Thanks for sharing your findings with Mike's power cords. Very Helpful!@grey9hound   Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing what you think of your new speakers. Does Ferrari Red speed up the sound waves? 
Your favourite 2017 album.?
Wouldn't say this one is the 'best of 2017' per the OP's request, but I've been enjoying it....Eric Bibb 'Migration Blues' 
Your favourite 2017 album.?
+1 on Rodney Crowell "Close Ties" 
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@evolvist  Pass Labs also recommends using their stock power cord from the XA30.8 amp direct into the wall. 
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And thanks for bringing Mike Kay's power cables to our attention. His cables are getting positive play in another thread I'm following and it's beneficial to get your take on them. 
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Hey David-ten,I agree with what Kenny said about more drivers lowering the noise floor.  I would add by using much higher parts in the crossover, higher grade drivers, and an the heavier/thicker construction of the overall cabinet are contributi... 
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@pawsman  Thanks for posting the pic in your systems page.  Your photo and the subsequent discussions have helped clarify the confusion I previously had. As I thought, per what Eric has posted on his site, the 'upper half' of the DIs and the Impac... 
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@pawsman  You'll need to use an external site that offers a direct link to the photo.Easiest would be to include a photo on your system page within Audiogon. And provide the heads up or link. 
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@teajay   In your opinion, what are the likely reasons for the lower noise floor? 
Gryphon Diablo 300 Unchained
@raindog031  Thank you for your detailed post on the Gryphon Diablo.I still kick myself for not purchasing the original Diablo. I remember my two extended auditions like they were yesterday, and in amazing detail. It was a phenomenal integrated ba... 
New Class A/B under $6K, your recommendation?
@24phun I’ve been very happy with my Spread Spectrum Technologies Son of Ampzilla Mk2. I recently bought a Pass XA30.8 to ’replace’ it, but the SoA holds it own.At your budget range, you can step up to the SST Ampzilla 2000 Mk2 used or very close ... 
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@ky1mag  and @why0why  Thank you for clarifying.@ky1mag  It's too bad that they didn't work out for you. But I completely understand. And I hope you are able to find another pair that meet your needs.  The most important part was doing what you di... 
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@seanheis1I’m in complete agreement on the fact that "no speaker can meet everyone’s tastes." In fact, I’d say that if true, that would be a travesty in my opinion. I am personally happy that there is not one but there are many! If there are those... 
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@teajay   Since you brought up a warmed cast iron pan with melting butter....Add sugar and cinnamon, banana liqueur, bananas, rum. Flambe'Serve the banana pieces with scoops of ice-cream and the warm sauce.A Brennan's of New Orleans original!