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| Cable Suggestions Hi Msomerst,I have an APL/Denon 3910, Ayre K1x, Gamut 200 MKII, and Martin Logan reQuests (with modified crossovers). For interconnects I have had Signal Cable copper and Signal Cable Silver Resolution, Harmonic Technology Magic Link One, and Puri... | |
| Tweaks to Martin-Logan SL3s Here is a mod that I did to my reQuest's. I used TRT DynamiCap capacitors for this mod. The result is like switching out my solid state amp for a tube amp. Very smooth and detailed.http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=... | |
| How can I raise the height of the sound stage Hi Nke,I have listened to the Quads, and loved the sound but found the soundstage to be exactly as you describe. I would recommend that you look for some stands for the Quads. Here is an example:http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/416/in... | |
| Best cable for Graham 2.2 Hi SirSpeedy,I have owned my Linn turntable from 1979, and now have a Graham 2.2 arm on it. I bought my cartridge from Brooks Berdan, and have listened to most of his Graham equiped tables and the Cardas cables. The Silver Audio Silver Breeze cabl... | |
| Best cable for Graham 2.2 Hi BlueRanger,Based on my personal experience, I would vote for the Purist Audio Venustas; if you wish to spend that much money. My second choice would be the Silver Audio - Silver Breeze (which I now have for sale here after upgrading to the Venu... | |
| Ayre C5xe or APL 3910 ? Hi Orjazzm,I have heared the Ayre on a couple of occasions at a dealer. While I have a Ayre K1x pre-amp that I love, I have not been overly enthused about the Ayre player. At the dealer where I listened to the Ayre, my clear preferance was the Sha... | |
| Should I Reduce Speaker Cable Length? GregmThanks for sharing your experience. I have an Ayre K1x as the preamp, and I believe it can handle the longer run of interconnect.Thanks again,DuffyDawg | |
| Should I Reduce Speaker Cable Length? Dan_edThanks for sharing your experience with shortening of cables. This inforation is exactly what I am looking for. With the cost of top quality cables, I don't want to be so set on maintaining my current configuration if I can substantially cha... | |
| Should I Reduce Speaker Cable Length? Marknewbie325Thanks for the taking the time to share your information. I have been reading that same recommendation also. I believe that the primary advocate is Mapleshades. Most dealers have recommended that I should go shorter on the speakers, a... | |
| Should I Reduce Speaker Cable Length? Blockerbrothers,Thanks for your encouragement. I have friends who recently bought upgraded Tara Labs cables. We introduced them into my system, with noticable improvement. The cables are about 6 feet long, and I am not sure if the biggest improvem... | |
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| Best Platter Mat For Linn Sondek Herbie's is "Way Excellent". I am very happy with mine, and a substantial improvement over the felt.Good listening,Mark |