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geoch

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Benfits of upgraded connectors
Well Schipo, I am speechless! 'cause all of us we have so many vivid memories about testing especially speaker cables.Maybe what this guy said is true about some McIntosh or perhaps a few more set-ups, or as I'm about to suspect, the whole thing d... 
Benfits of upgraded connectors
Dear Schipo,We can certainly hear the difference !The point is that we have to climb over a certain level of performance first. And this one demands commitment & tenacity, but most necessarily objectivity & integrity about our wrong choise... 
Benfits of upgraded connectors
It makes the cable's personality more obvious as it permits a cleaner passing of the signal, providing that has high purity (not Brass) & as few as possible metal parts (not heavy solid bars but hollow tubes) that are direct Gold plated (avoid... 
WBT Nextgen RCA connector evaluation & shoot-out
Thank you Nvanderstoep, I'll check them but I don't get it :Why on PC the Next Gen philosophy for as few & pure metals as possible must avoided ? Is all about the possibility for a current arc between the 2 connectors that can deforms a hollow... 
WBT Nextgen RCA connector evaluation & shoot-out
Tadekj,You are right.I think there must be a misunderstanding.Let's pass it.OK ? 
WBT Nextgen RCA connector evaluation & shoot-out
Congrats Johnny I'm 100% with you about this. I've made the same before 7 years with the same results.But I'm wandering why the Power Cords are not following this?Oyaide, Furutech, Wattgate all using solid brass bars with rhodium, gold, palladium,... 
Best speakers for my system
I'm sorry, I haven't.But this is my preference for a high current, high wattage, SS amp. I've heard them with Pass, Musical fidelity, Goldmund, Nagra, & over a dosen tube amps. & they can manage to keep their unique personality above any o... 
Best speakers for my system
Take a listen to the ProAc "Response D38R" 
Speaker appearance verses musicality.
Sonus Faber "GUARNERI" Vs Shindo "604"Take a look ... and then ... feed them with your favorit trackAnd after this quick session, ask your self :How on Earth this ugly washing machine (Shindo) can be the love of my life?Yes we feel free to admire ... 
new interconnects
"Getting a better balanced sound would be the ideal achievement concerning a cable change"BRAVO !You may check out the VDH "Inspiration" Speak. cable together with VDH "Mountain" InterconnectRegards 
Opinions Please - my next speaker $5 to $10K used
But the ESLs needs room behind them & the full ranges are going to burned in a second by the Pass X350.5Unfortunately !While I agree with Audiofreakgeek's descriptions & I agree that the Usher BE 10 fills your criteria better than the rest... 
Turntable leveling...
Exactly !If I was in your position, I would made a second plinth out of granit with 3 adjustable spikes (or cones or whatever) in between your TT & your marble stand.Always check the level to your armboard also. IT HAS TO BE exactly the same t... 
Cables for high efficiency speakers?
I paid 840euro for 3.5m pair, plus 90euro for 4 pcs WBT 061 bananas for the amplifier side. 
Cables for high efficiency speakers?
I use Lowther PM6A Ticonal in Carfrae horns.The CAT6 was etched but direct & energetic.The Tara RSC Master Gen 2 was veiled but fleshy with ex. flow.The Cardas SE9 was soft but delightful with silky detail.The 0.35mm solid silver was very deta... 
Kleos Sibilance
Curio :"the Graham is faster than the 12" Reed and helps the Benz to trace better than the Reed"Maybe it is so, I'm glad that you have found the best arm for your Benz LP. Actually I think the particular arm may well be the best allrounder for mos...