jetter

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Mini-Rant: Human Fingers
n80 thanks for the picture, now I got you on the hex nuts and as an aside I guess live a sheltered audio life and cannot believe how thick your speaker cables are to the connectors.  Mine are that thick except about 6 or 8 inches from the connecto... 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
I have never heard a Pass amp.  But I wish someone would come up with some serious weak points so I won't feel I absolutely have to have a XA25. 
Replacing Alpha Core Goertz MI-2 Veracity Speaker Cable
ketchup, I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess I am.  Why don't you want to install the zobels on the speakers anyway?.  They say there is absolutely no impact on the sound, and could prevent damage to your amp that may be occurring sl... 
New KEF Reference 5 speakers
Hi fast, the reason I asked about the front end at the dealer when you were first impressed with the Ref 5 is that I would have gone the easy path of just buying the same gear. Regarding Audio Doctor, I called them and spoke with Dave, making it c... 
Hey That's Not So Bad if It's Class D
I wish my Samsung put out about twice the volume that it does.  I consider this a huge weakness and am glad my stereo is integrated with it.  
New KEF Reference 5 speakers
Congratulations fast on dialing in your Ref 5s.  I may have missed it, but did you ever mention what preamp/amp the dealer was using when you decided you wanted to purchase the speakers?  I would be curious. 
Replacing Alpha Core Goertz MI-2 Veracity Speaker Cable
Will do jtucker. 
Mini-Rant: Human Fingers
I don’t mean to be dense here, but I don’t see anything close to 1/2" or 7/16" on any of my speakers or amps that the binding post wrench will fit over to tighten. I am only bringing it up because I love the idea and agree with n80. 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
There is what appears to be a brand new never used Diablo 300 for sale right now on A'gon for $12,300, local pick up Des Plaines, IL only, without a DAC or phono stage.  Just providing this to give an idea of the mark up (normal?) on these units a... 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
nyev, you have buying the gryphon in mind and nothing is going to change your mind.  I do the same when I make up my mind.  You are giving little weight to the reasons for not purchasing the unit, and then weighing too heavily the reasons for buyi... 
Replacing Alpha Core Goertz MI-2 Veracity Speaker Cable
ketchup, I deleted my last post just because I didn't want to advertise my new amp.  But the last sentence of it was that there is absolutely no degradation of sound from using the zobels, so I was surprised you are not using them. 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
Quite frankly, your concerns seem valid and would probably stop me from laying out this type of cash for the unit. Its the two big show stoppers, having to ship to a heavy unit to a different country for repairs and an unknown as to the future dir... 
Talk but not walk?
I don't agree with a lot of Michael's posts, but I enjoy reading them, he knows how to communicate his ideas.  
Best Inexpensive Platforms
hi geoff, I was thinking of ordering the Extra-Large Brilliant Pebbles, I was wondering if they will break in before the end of the 30 day money back guarantee period?   
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
Unlike the cave man wolf, I have installed magic fuses in my Schitt SYS.  Since it is a passive unit there was no fuse holder, so I superglued it to the side of the case.  Unfortunately, geoff convinced me that it was in the wrong direction and I ...