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Audio Note Conquest Silver Signature vs. Bat VK-60
I have a pair of Conquests and I can say if they are mated with the right speakers (AN-E's) you will likely not find a more satisfying combination. The SS version has silver wound output transformers, all blacks gates on the 300B board and power b... 
Possibly the best pre-amp one can have
Audiophile fiction!!! You should send that to a publisher!! 
Jazz vinyl- go for originals or new reissues?
Tom, I guess its all a matter of money. As you have already found out, if you start buying good clean original pressing records on desirable labels, you are going to get into spending some serious money really quickly. If you are not a collector ... 
Speaker Bi-Wire...which frequency does it benefit?
In my system everything benefitted from going to bi wire. I definitely am getting better LF response and much better back to front transparency. I heard a bigger difference going from single run to bi wire than I did from any cable change that I e... 
Live Hendrix.....
Man, you have to hear "Hendrix in the West". This one came out in 1971 and has to be some of the best live Hendrix. It was released on Reprise MS2049. The whole thing is awesome but the live version of "Little Wing" on side one is the bomb. 
Kondo audio Note MC Step up Transformer
I know for a fact that the ANUK AN-S8 comes specifically load matched for the ANUK IO line of cartridges. They only made the S8 in the low or 1 ohm impedence configuration. That means the S8 will likely best all others when using an ANUK IO cartri... 
Audio Note AN-L vs Lexus LX Spk Cable
I was able to compare the two when I upgraded my AN-E/L speaker's internal cable from AN-L to AN-Lexus. The improvement was very audible. Much better low frequency control. The high frequencies seem to also be a little less brash. The midrange fre... 
Live at the Blackhawk???
I have no idea what kind of recording system they had. I have a great story about the Blackhawk however that I don't mind sharing. In the early 90's I lived on Golden Gate and Divisadero streets in San Francisco. It was NOT a good neighborhood, bu... 
Anyone using Audio Note conquests into Zingali's
I would recommend using the AN AN-E speakers on the conquests. Amazing to say the least. The Conquests were voiced on the AN-E. A magical combination.Mark 
Review: Audio Note E/L Speaker
Jack, Just purchased a pair of L's myself. I am using the AN Lexus XL speaker wire and driving them with a 17W AN SET amp. I must say that I concur with your review 100%. I too have come a long way. From transistors to tubes, panels to minimonitor...