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How to proceed?
My two cents ....it's unlikely the Jays is causing a problem. I bought one several months back, plus my cabling is all silver with the exception of the ic between dac (Pontus ll)and pre.I still try different copper cables in that spot from time to... 
MICHI 8 Amp(s)
I haven't tried them but congrats on your purchase! What a relief that the sound improved over time. Packing up those behemoths to return...  
How to proceed?
If all of your components and cables were chosen for their reputation of being highly detailed the presentation can lean too far in that direction. The leading edges of instruments and vocals are a little over emphasized and sibilance happens. A w... 
Anyone with Aric Audio experience?
+1 @ozzy62 I've never had a tube go bad in the 30+ years I've been using them.Yes it happens occasionally I'm sure but never to me.I stick with reputable vendors and never buy from random eBay sellers.   It's personal preference not that one is i... 
Anyone with Aric Audio experience?
I'm a happy customer of Aric's also.I bought a Transcend PP 5 or 6 years ago and would never part with it.I have it on every evening for an hour or two. Never had any problems with it.  
what is the groups opinion on VooDoo vs. Wireworld silver vs. Matthew Bond speaker cable?
I have Voodoo Evolution speaker cables which are 100% silver (not coated).I have no experience with the other two brands except for WireWorld copper..I find them to excel in micro and macro dynamics. They are not harsh at all but not warm either.M... 
Robert Plant
No Stairway! Denied:-( Remember that movie? I'm a big fan too since my teenage years. I agree that the deep cuts are the best and love the way the guys have evolved and still sound fantastic in their continuing endeavors. I also enjoy the well do... 
Just compared Monster M2.2 and ZU Mission speaker cables
I vaguely remember those Monster ads.I assumed they were nothing special, like so many others. What a pleasant surprise that must have been,and a great find!  
Musical subwoofer under $2000
soix+1  
Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described
There's no way to prove if it's a scam or shipping damage unfortunately. Were the speakers in their original box?I hope it gets resolved in your favor.  
Tube preamp with Adcom amp
+1 toro3 regarding the PV12L.I owned a PV10L and it was the classic sweet CJ sound.I don't recall that it effected the bass one way the another.I actually did use it one weekend with an Adcom amp.I was thinking it would better my little 60 watt am... 
Goodbye Everyone
Wishing you a easy non stressful experience with your surgery and recovery.  
I found the best way to recycle my old tubes!
Haha! Merry Christmas!  
Paypal Friends and Family
I had a business account with PP.When I sold something I would be charged a fee,but when sending cash for a birthday gift or something using F&F there was no fee.A couple of years ago they began charging me a fee for F&F also so I closed t... 
Room Correction Required
Have you  read this thread? Maybe an equalizer would really help.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/equalizer-in-a-hi-fi-system