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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Many Thanks! Tbg & CalvinJ.There is some excellent info in this thread- keep the info flowing. Happy Listening! -JA 
Which cables would work best?
Nling-given your gear, here are some cables/cords that will be sonic matches;AudioQuestNordostTransparentSystem synergy is the most important factor, choose your cables wisely. Keep me posted & happy listening! 
Charlotte, NC
Mattkim96-is the Charlotte club still active? If so, how often do you guys meet? How many members are meeting? Happy Listening! 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
So good to hear from you Thankful!Tell me about the rest of your gear?Which genre(s) of music do you enjoy w/ your SS cables/cords?Happy Listening! 
$2,000 Used CD Player or Modified Oppo 105
Bullitt-I would venture to suggest the new Rega Saturn-R or Naim spinners. I like both, but would choose the Naim- very musical for red-book cd only. This player can be bought for $2K or less. I concur on a Sony ES cd player as well.Happy Listening! 
Good 6922 tube for my CJ ET-3 SE pre-amp?
Big CJ fan here. I like both the ET-3 SE and ACT 2 Series 2 models. It is nteresting to read about the various tubes that can be rolled into these pre-amps.Keep the flow going and Happy Listening! 
Great, Physically Unobtrusive High-end Speakers?
Ps-Thiel is my reference loudspeaker. These play everything well, IMO. Check out the CS 1.7 or CS 2.7 for openers.Keep us posted and happy listening! 
Audio research REF 5 SE / REF 40th Ann compared ?
I have spent some time w/ the Ref5 SE, it is better than the Ref3 model. I would stop here. I am not sure the price difference of the 4oth anniversary model is warranted.Still, it is more of a skill to piece together an audiophile system on the co... 
Verity Owners...will Rienzi's do justice to bass ?
I would to read about impressions as well. These speakers are on my short-list to demo. Additionally, give a shout-out to your local Verity dealer/retailer. Happy Listening! 
Cardas Clear Or Transparent
Mikey8811-Transparent is the better of your choice(s).If you have spent time w/ the Ultra MM2, you must demo the Reference XL and OPUS models for a comprehensive comparison.The best thing about TA, in that, as you go 'up the chain' you will be mus... 
The best CD Player for the money
You are a lucky soul- Melbguy1- that is an incredible system you own.I concur about the Romulus spinner (for its price) it is a keeper. As a 'cable guy' I have always wanted to demo Jorma cords.The Magico S3 & S5 are on my short-list to auditi... 
Paradigm speakers
OP-paradigm are very well established. No need for those guys to do much 'PR' work- if you know what I mean. I think that many will find it to be pleasing for Rock/Hard Rock music. I like the fact that there are different series at different price... 
Grateful Dead Hour Shows: Transferred to CD's??
SunnyJim-where are you located? Perhaps, there is a local radio station (college preferred) or transcriptionist that may be of asssitance?Keep us posted and Happy Listening! 
Who here loves his/her Rogue Audio Integrated amp?
Ps-these are nice little amps. I spent much time w/ the Rogue line last year. Betters ARC, less money too. Matches well w/ Maggies and Sonus Faber speakers. Happy Listening! 
Need recommendations to replace ARC VT100 MkII
Mabonn-which cables/cords are you using? This is an important facet, which, most people over-look. Happy Listening?