gdnrbob
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| Prioritization of Power Cords John Rutan(audioconnection) believes you should put the best power cord on the source.For me it is my Ayre DAC. And, I got the AQ Thunder from Johnny, and I have to say it made a positive change.I also put some on my Ayre monoblocks, and though I ... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados My favorite Mahler 6th is Horenstein conducting. It is a live performance and the audience never makes a sound. I think it is Stockholm.Bob | |
| Vandersteen 5a ct vs Wilson Audio Sasha? Time and phase coherence is Vandy's trademark.Though being a Vandy owner, I am prejudiced.I have only heard the Sabrina, and was impressed.I concur with previous posts and listen to both speakers.Bob | |
| Herbie's Audio Lab Why don't you contact him?B | |
| extra links in the supply chain and do they affect performance? After contacting Audioquest, they said that any connector that is hard wired should not affect sound quality.That said, I bought some right angle connectors from Amazon. They work well.I posted a similar thread:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio... | |
| Power Cord Length @dconrad,You responded to an old thread, but, it is good that you tried upgrading your power cables. These things can make an 'improvement', but, as you have found out, it depends upon the equipment associated.FWIW, I seem to have settled on Audio... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados @jcazador, I don't see the Schumann Piano Concerto in those links.And, the recording I reference to was with the National Symphony Orchestra.It looks like RV was correct:https://www.amazon.com/Schumann-Piano-Concerto-Op-54-Op-129/dp/B0018OC7VMI mi... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? Wow, such cynicism. But, I think he-who-should-not-be-named brought this upon himself.B | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? Ah, finally!Though after waiting this long, I won't be holding my breath.Hopefully, all of us will get our stuff.B | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT If you are in NYC, contact John Rutan (his Agon name is Audioconnection, also the name of his store). He knows Vandies inside and out, and know just about every manufacturer. I trust his judgement implicitly.Bob | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT, Pair of Sub threes and Lyngdorf TDAI 3400 @efoo Any finish you get is going to look incredible. Vandersteen has a high quality finish cabinetry.Aesthetics vs. Belles, I don't think you could go wrong, but, if you are going monoblocks, I would consider Ayre. I know Johnny swears by zero fe... | |
| To Bi Wire or not to Bi Wire that is the question? Yes, biwire often helps with sound and imaging. Designers like Vandersteen believe in it, too.B | |
| Talon Thunderhawk Bi Wire Connection I was going to say Google it, but the manufacturer has the worst website I have ever seen.In any case, if you don't want to biwire, you need some jumper cables to connect the upper and lower inputs and connect the speaker cables to one of the inpu... | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT You should be alright with over 100 watts/channel. They aren't a difficult load for an amp.Though, when funds allow, you might consider Audioquest for cabling.They seem to be a very good match with Vandersteen.Bob | |
| Mccormack DAC1 vs today’s dacs @uditnaik ,Yes, I will let you know. Tday is coming up, and I have to put up a 12 foot Xmas tree the following week, so I am kind of stressed out at the moment.I also have the CD player,which I bought together with the DAC.And, +2 for upgrading ... |