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Virtual Dynamics Recall
Fiddler, great to hear of your very positive experience dealing with Rick directly. I can vouch for his customer service and generosity as well, not to mention that the cryo'd Audition Package I purchased from him two months ago has completely tra... 
George Lucas using B&W Nautilus 802 in his studio.
Yo Gumby, my ass is parked in one of those Herman Miller Aeron chairs right now at work. I also have one at home which I use for listening and work. They're great chairs, and NEVER in six years of using them have I ever had a back problem attribut... 
Cable Suggestions for the Sonus Faber Concertino
Hi Fullrun. I used to own these speakers as well and had good results running them with Analysis Plus Oval speaker cables, both single run or biwired. The AP9s allowed the Concertinos to play full, and rich. With ICs and SCs your results will depe... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Damnit Gumby, that's a badass Suburban! That G-Tech must have you on the gas, all the time. Me and M3 would have ended up like that Z28 you suckered, heheh. I like the instrument panel at night. Very cool. So, Gunbei and Gumbydamnit both like cars... 
Kora Hermes VS Electrocompaniet EMC-1 MK1
Rats... Well, if it's any help, since I posted in that thread months ago I've experimented with different Siemens and Mullard tubes in my Hermes and find the Mullards to work much better in my room for my tastes. Smoother, fuller, a monstrous soun... 
Kora Hermes VS Electrocompaniet EMC-1 MK1
Hi Hifying. Interesting you bring this up, there was a thread a few months ago which contained posts addressing this very topic. An A'gon forum member is running the EMC-1 as a transport with the Hermes as the DAC. I hope this helps and good luck!... 
Any experience with cryo'ed cables / IC'S ?
Bradz, try giving Rick Schultz a call, he's a great guy. In past conversations he's told me that if he had to skimp anywhere it would be on the amp. So I guess the place to put the better cord would be on the source, but question is which is the b... 
Proac Studio 125s
Gumbydamnit likes Tab50s too! Watch out, I think your pony pal Pokey likes B&Ws though. :•) 
Best female vocals on CD
Jewel, that's great that you're discovering all these great voices and songstresses. Dianan Krall is one of my all time favorites as well, but I actually prefer every CD previous to "The Look of Love". Definitely have a listen to her earlier stuff... 
Any experience with cryo'ed cables / IC'S ?
Thanks Bradz, I really appreciate your kind words! It looks like you're putting together a great setup, that Cary is a nice piece.Actually, my goal when ordering was to swap out the AP9s for the Auditions first and compare just speaker cables, but... 
Any experience with cryo'ed cables / IC'S ?
Hi Tubey. For the last two months my system has been entirely outfitted with cryogenically treated Virtual Dynamics Audition interconnects, speaker cable and power cords. I love it. Previously, I had a mismash of cables which included Cardas Light... 
Proac Studio 125s
That's a good question Curbach, I've always wondered about the Studio series. I too am a fan of the ProAc sound, being that I own the Tablette 50 Signatures. They also happen to be in the ebony veneer which I agree is very nice. But I also like ye... 
Speaker Stands For the Sonus Faber Concertinos
The Audio Gods have shone their blessings upon thee. Have fun! 
Silver racks...
I believe SolidSteel sells both black and silver versions of their racks. Try out these links and good luck!http://www.solidsteel.it/pag/e/52.htmlhttp://www.savantaudio.com/ss35b.html 
Why JVC XRCDs are so expensive?
Craig, I love that Jacintha XRCD2 too. "Here's to Ben" is also very good. Both are worth every penny of that premium price to me. My first experience with JVC or other XRCDs was Chet Atkins' "In Hollywood". Another beautifully performed and master...