jbthurston

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Amp for the new Watt Puppy speakers
I have the new WP and they are amazing.  You’re going to love them. I bought a D’Agostino S350 to go with them and I’m very happy with how they work together.  I’m using McIntosh C2800 preamp which I already had.  Again, sounds very good but I thi... 
power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
I recently had Duncan Taylor of YG Acoustics and the HiFi Podcast build me a 20 amp power cable for my D’Agostino power amp.  I was floored by the improvement in almost all aspects of sound.  Especially the noise floor.  His cables range from $150... 
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
I made my own out of a slab of live edge black walnut.  I put Isoacoustic feet on it for vibration mitigation.  It’s supporting a D’Agostino S350 and looks amazing.    
The Highest - Suprema
I had the pleasure of hearing the exact same system last week too. Paragon did a great job setting them up.  I was there early and had the room to myself. I was able to request a number of familiar songs to get a sense.  I will say it was a fantas... 
Have you noticed as your system improves?
Occasionally I like to listen loudly to certain pieces.  It adds another dimension to the presentation.  That being said, loudly for me is peak decibels of 90-95.  Mostly I listen at 75-80 and hear everything just fine.  I want to preserve my hear...