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| Cable Controversy @andrei_nzregarding your 4 points.... 1) yes 2) yes...if the purity of the conductors is comparable and both employ the same type dielectric. 3) yes...only if , as you said, the DIYer knows what they're doing 4) don't disagree, but... the "magi... | |
| Cable Controversy @jafant My system is listed here on AGON. | |
| Cable Controversy @devilboy - This conversation takes me back to the "original" audio press argument over whether or not something called "The Absolute Sound" existed. Back when Harry Pearson was at the helm of TAS he asserted that "the absolute sound" of a music... | |
| Cable Controversy So devilboy... according to your position there is no faithful reproduction of music. It will be colored by the very microphone and microphone cables as it is recorded. No argument about that from me. My point is all we can do in this endeavor ... | |
| Cable Controversy devilboy says "For example, in the amplifier/speaker relationship, if you really want to hear what your amplifier sounds like, your speaker cable should be exactly the same wire that is inside of your amp going to its binding posts. Right?"Uh wro... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? double CD of Conan the Destroyer complete film score | |
| Is it necessary to use the same cable brand and model for bi-wiring?? Right on stringreen! | |
| Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good Pink Floyd - DSOTM, Wish You Were Here, The Division BellAll Beatles albums...duh | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Haitink SACD of Beethoven's 7th symphony. Sweet. | |
| Review: Vandersteen 2Wq Subwoofer Hello bondman,You're right about the M5-HP. I have had them for several years. In fact I had the nine volt batteries replaced last fall.If you are responsible for the idea behind the Treo, well then Thank you very much! I often walk out of my l... | |
| Best speakers for Pink Floyd? Any system let alone speaker that faithfully reveals the music and is capable of full-range sound is the right speaker for all music including the genius of Pink Floyd! | |
| Review: Vandersteen 2Wq Subwoofer bondman, I have two 2wq as well. Mine are now mated to Treo CT speakers. Did you experiment with the "Q" control which adjusts the relative tautness of the subwoofer's response. I have mine set for the tightest bass possible (minimum Q setting... | |
| JPS Superconductor 2 vs. others Audioquest Colorado interconnects are on sale for 1/2 off. A one meter pair retailed originally for $900. They are $450 now. I am listening to them now. My pair is linking my Marantz SA-8005 SACD player to my modified conrad johnson tube line ... | |
| Cardas Clear Speaker Cables - From cable skeptic to beliver in one fell swoop eniac26 touches on an important point...don't bring something home to listen to in your system if there is no way you can afford it. It is really hard for many of us to be at peace with our system if we've auditioned a component of any type that ... | |
| Is it necessary to use the same cable brand and model for bi-wiring?? As some have mentioned previously, talk to a dealer for ideas of cables that might sound good with your particular electronics and speakers. I have owned various models of Vandersteen loudspeakers for the last 30 years. His crossover networks ar... |