jose21

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Down to the Final Two -- Dreadnaught vs. Titan
I really don't think you can go wrong either way. These are 2 of the finest amps, especially for HT. But FWIW, I have do have the Titan. I love it and it did replace my Bryston 9b. 
Review: Audio Note DAC 2.1x Balanced DA converter
Yeah, I agree! Great DAC. No second-guessing this purchase. Very natural, with a nice bloom. Easy on the ears, especially with my somewhat "forward" speakers. Trumpets no longer make my ears bleed. I've had mine for 8 months now and wanted to pair... 
VAC - any comments? Good or bad.
Count me in as another happy VAC owner. Before I bought the Standard PRE LE, I had a couple of conversations with Kevin and found him very sincere and pleasant. He didn't have that "salesman pitch"--I know 'cause I've been in retail for more than ... 
Tube Preamp with "pass through" for HT option?
VAC preamps have HT pass-thru.http://www.vac-amps.com/ 
Review: Pure Note Epsilon Reference Speaker cable
I had one eye on the PN speaker cables to go with all my other PN's, especially when they were on sale, but now I think I'd have to try them after the review. 
Power Cord for Odyssey Stratos
I second both the VD nites and Audience PC. They're at least worth an audition. 
New Audio Note M2 Preamp
jimbo,Thanks for the info. I was all set to get the AN M2 about a month ago but found out it didn't have HT pass-thru. My dealer recommended the VAC Standard Pre LE. I've had it only for a few days. The "pace" is a little slower(tubes?)than I'm us... 
Unequal cable lengths for home theater????
I have a 12 ft run on one side and a 4 ft run on the other and no problems even with 2ch listening. I'd bet some would argue though. 
Anyone using NITES on their CD player??
I've used a few PCs on my Proceed transport including Audience, BWS, VD Signatures. Only until I tried the Nites did I forget about other PCs. 
Cardas Golden Ref or Acoustic Zen Silver Mkx? ICs?
I was happy with the AZ Silver Ref II between my DAC and transport until I tried the Pure Note Epsilon Ref. They were similar but the PNs were the clear winner, tighter mid and lower bass, and also had more air. A little less expensive doesn't hur... 
Digital cable recommendation
Another vote for the Acoustic Zen MC2. 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition Interconnect
4yanx,I'd also be interested. I've recently just broken-in the Pure Notes and I love them. I'd especially be interested in the differences between the 2. Thanks,Jose. 
Pure Note Epsilon cable directionality.
Tom's email pretty much echoes Sonic's post. After a little more listening today, I prefer the cables reversed. A little more air with the cables in the original position, but I prefer the fuller sound. 
Pure Note Epsilon cable directionality.
Proy, I also have 3 pairs and I only reversed the pair between my dac and pre. I did hear it immediately. A fuller sound with more authority and slam. I'm going to give the cables another 50 hrs or so burn-in before I do it again. Maybe I should e... 
New Audio Note M2 Preamp
I bought a DAC 2.1x Balanced 2 months ago and I'd be interested in this as well. Their website doesn't provide any significant info.