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Silver vs Copper cables
Cardas GR should help smooth things out. You may also try some Jena Labs Symphony interconnects. Yes, I wouldn't recommend silver with that equipment, not w/o shades anyway. Good luck,John 
Silver vs Copper cables
I think you have it backwards. Since silver is more transparent, and copper is warmer sounding, in general, copper will sound better with SS and silver will sound better with tubes. This is not an absolute, there are too many variables, just a gen... 
Burning a dics for a road trip, suggestions...
I personally love Southern rock while driving, especially the anything from The Allman Brothers Band. Ramblin' Man, Midnight Rider, Southbound, Blue Sky, Melissa, etc. You can also throw on a few Skynard tracks, some Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet... 
Phase Inversion in Preamplifer?
The fact that the phono stage does not invert is meaningless. The signal still passes through the line stage after leaving the phono stage, so even when using phono your output will be inverted when leaving the AI, period. You have what is called ... 
What's recommended arm for ZYX Airy 1000 3S SB?
Wheaton Tri-Planar VII 
which preamp sounds most transparent?
No preamp. Just run direct from cd player to amp.John 
Looking for JRDG Concerto
VTVU Show DemoCheck the bottom of this ad. They will be selling a show demo piece. 
Can you help or do I have to get divorced?
This thread started 4 years ago. I think it's a mute point at this time.john1in2, boy does that sound like the same old song.Two reasons why most marriages end in divorce:1) The woman goes into the marriage believing she can change the man.2) The ... 
BAT VK-50 SE vs VK-31 SE - differences
I've owned both, and IMHO the 50SE was a tad warmer and smoother, while the 31SE was more dynamic and powerful. Which you would prefer would depend on what direction you wish to head in.Regards,John 
CJ vs. BAT vs. THOR preamps, who's best?
It's the alledged "SuperTube". I've heard similar responses from folks when BAT first went to it, and Audio Research and CJ fans say the same thing. The 6H30 tube that they all use now is more dynamic and powerful, the 6922 tubes had more of the m... 
CJ vs. BAT vs. THOR preamps, who's best?
Swampwalker, I'm sure it was defective, as my wife assures me that I certainly do not have a highly charged personality ;~)It's a shame, because when listening while using the remote and not touching the unit, it definitely had big potential. I th... 
CJ vs. BAT vs. THOR preamps, who's best?
Well Jim, I owned a VAC Ren MK 2 for a couple of days, I bought it used on AudiogoN, but it must have been defective.While it did sound very good musically, I could not touch anything on the front panel, mute switch, volume control, selector switc... 
J.Rowland Is it possible to shut off the display
Hi Gary (Garebear),So you are happy now with your Synergy IIi? I know that you felt it was a bit bright when you first bought it. Did you change cables? What helped smooth out the sound?Cheers,John 
Best Integrated Amp Of All Times?
Sorry, I have no input, but the subject interest me as well, as I continue to consolidate my system.I'm leaning towards a VAC Avatar Super, but the JRDG Concentra II interests me as well. I haven't heard the Audio Note.John 
J.Rowland Is it possible to shut off the display
How difficult is the balance adjustment on the Concentra II to use? I ask because I am considering buying one, but adjusting balance from the listening chair is fairly important to me. Due to the placement of windows and televisions in the room as...