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jfrech

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Transparent Cables - Worth the money?
I think so. I went from Cardas Golden Ref to Trans Ref. Pretty big step up... 
Wadia #20 transport
Steve Huntley is very helpful @ GNS. http://www.greatnorthernsound.com/ I bet he can help you on your Wadia 20... 
Vinyl Newbie, please help...
if it doesn't say phono, you'll likely have to buy a phono preamp. 
New To Tubes & Direct Wadia to Tube Amp
I have a 850 running through a BAT VK60. Great combo. This amp is different than the ARC VT100. Depends on speakers that you have which may be better for you. The BAT is killer in my system. IMHO, use the balanced outs in the Wadia with a fully ba... 
Marantz SA-1 (Super Audio CD player) ?
Sorry to hit you up under this thread...but I have a vk50se with a single vk60, Wadia 850, Audio Physic Virgos. I'm considering the Wilson Watt/puppy 6's. Do you need the Bat Monoblocks? I know they are better, but is one amp sufficient in your op... 
BAT Equipment vs Audio Research
I own the VK50se and the VK 60 amp. I've owned ARC tube stuff before, but not the products on the market currently. This biggest diffence I hear is the BAT is more involving, has more emotion, draws you in better. The ARC is very good, but doesn't... 
Suggestion on IN WALL XLR interconnect
Transparent makes specific interconnects for in wall applications. See Transparentcable.com Hope that helps... 
Widening my soundstage
Go to Immediasound.com and read the Audio Physic speaker placement guide. It's a different approach than most others. Also, try the Cardas.com speaker placement, which is opposite of Immedia's approach. If you get the same results, it's your speak... 
Cryo your cables?
How much does this cost. I'd try it and see. Maybe I'll start with a ac cord. 
Best Power Conditioner
I have to 2nd the response on the Cinepro. Especially if your running tube equipement that draws a lot of power. You can plug your ENTIRE system into the Cinepro, including amp or amps. The PS300 is great, but likely won't cover your amp. 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
Transparent...you'll love the way they sound and look... 
Anything better than Proceed?
For the amps, you have to check out the new bat VK-6200. Much better sound than the Mark Levinson amps imho, which are a step up from Proceed...see www.balanced.com. 
Wadia Upgrades
Sorry I didn't mean to bash Steve, I was just surprised by no response. We have traded a few emails now, and he is updating my 850 in 2 weeks. I can't wait to hear the diff. I went with the ref mod for $1500. 
Wadia Upgrades
Ok, I can understand that reason. I just wish someone would have called or sent a reply email and said we're busy because of Wadia's current financial situation. I love my 850, the biggest thing I'm mad about is that I didn't go ahead and buy the ... 
Wadia Upgrades
I emailed and called Great Northern twice to inquire and buy the upgrade for my Wadia 850. No response in either case. I'm nervous sending my 5K cd playing in to someone who won't return a phone call/email when someone is willing to spend money wi...