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Polk Cobra finally pays off
Yep, I used these cables for over 20 years with tube amps. Nothing better IMO. Their high capacitance seems to make a very direct connection. AS is on target. I ended up making triple runs out of them and they got even better. Too bad they are bas... 
Zerostat Red vs Blue
If you like what the Zerostat does you may want to try the Mapleshade Ionoclast --- more "juice and half the price. 
Old wine in a new bottle
Please post or forward contact info for Frank.Thanks. 
Dalesford Drivers
Dalesford are fairly high quality drive units and were used in Fried and possibly IMF speakers to name a couple. The first drivers in my circa 1979 Fried Model C were Dalesford drivers with bextrene cones. 
12at7 with 12ax7 tubes
12AT7 and 12AX7 are NOT "interchangable." 
Grover Huffhman Sx
In my best Emily Litella voice: "Nevermind."Found his site. 
Grover Huffhman Sx
I gave Grover's IC a try a number of years ago and was impressed, though less than thrilled. How does one go about acquiring his latest/greatest creations??? 
suggestions on MM to MC upgrade
Audio Technica AT33PTGA REALLY good MC cart with heathy output - .5mVCan buy from EBay for under $400 delivered. 
PS Audio III Cullen Modified or Wavelength Proton
I had a PS Audio Cullen top-end modded DAC here about 2 years ago and was UNDERWHELMED with its sonics. 
the oppo 83 special edition as a transport
Yep, I read many very favorable reviews/comments on PS's DAC 1 and bought one with the full blown Cullen mod a couple of years ago. Underwhelmed is what I was. 
oopo bdp-83 se, which mod is best sor stereo
Check this out:http://tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/83SEversus_83.html 
Choosing a new turntable
What's your take on the WT Amadeus? 
Decent moderate priced speaker for large room
I heartily second the PSB Stratus Goldi - prices on the used market hover around $1100. 
What's With Pallas And Warped LP's??
I recently bought the Nonesuch issues of Allen Toussaint and Pat Metheny. The pressing are virtually perfect - quiet and flat - and the prices are great. No complaints here. 
tuner better than turntable ? thread.
Is this a joke?maybe just wishful thinking,or maybe a full blown delusion.