jymc

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Yes, digital cables matter too
knownothing I suspect my OLD ears will never again hear, "what I think I heard", many moons ago regarding exotic high end home electronics gear.  
Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND
I see lots of reference to Cardas and Nordost in the above comments.  Are not the pure sonic qualities of each of these brands as different as asparagus and chocolate ice cream?  
Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND
audioman58 Your initial comment is not clear.  5 gauge cable is much "heftier" than 8 gauge and 8 gauge is already pretty adequate for most set-ups!!).  The lower the gauge number, the larger is the diameter of the wire.    Thicker cables general... 
Ayon DAC or...
There’s always something better on the horizon.  I own an Ayon CD-T II and a Kronos.  I also live a few miles from USA Tube Audio.  My musical experience with the Ayon rig has been good, and then, tonywinga has to spoil my party, telling me the He... 
Aries-Cerat Helene Review
tonywinga I currently own an Ayon Kronos fed by an Ayon CD-T ii CD transport.  I am strongly considering the Aries Cerat Helene or the Kassandra II.  Is it possible for you to reach out to Jym Caputo at - three won 3 - 3 seven ate - won 9 ate ... 
Shunyata Sigma V2 Speaker Cables .....your sonic impressions in your system(s)
  I have become respectfully skeptical of those who seemingly suggest they have bionic hearing abilities which extend far beyond those of the audiophile masses.  OR, should I throw in the towel and conclude that my last 50 successful yrs in the m... 
Whats a good all around digital cable for under $250. I only need half a meter.
SO it sounds like just about everyone is chiming in with the cable brand that they happen to use in their personal system.  And how is that actually helpful?    
Difference in sound between copper and silver digital cables?
it is likely those, who've registered 30,000 plus comments and counting, who have tarnished which once was, a credible and legitimate "audiophile ideology".   
Analysis Plus Oval 9 Black vs Black Mesh
Hmmm....jl35 phoned Analysis Plus and AP says the Oval 9 Black and Black Mesh models are SONICALLY IDENTICAL. BUT, imaging1 says and I quote, "Black Mesh oval 9 are considerably better sounding in all ways".  So fellas (and gals) who do we believe... 
Yes, digital cables matter too
Hmmm.....Nordost cables used with a Node....certainly not the most transparent, revealing piece of hifi gear out there today.  I would love to OBSERVE the actual outcomes of truly blind testing (cuz I'm not buying it!!!!)  
Herbie Hancock, River: The Joni Letters
rhljazz nothing at all wrong with this recording. The mic placement on piano and sax is definitely ’close’ and there is the feeling that a ’clip’ could be coming. You can almost hear the piano hammers striking the strings; the initial breath that... 
dCS Bartok Apex vs any similar priced DAC
magnuman It’s always the guys who are UNwilling to spend "$21,000 or $80,000 on a DAC", who manage to suggest their $4,500 DAC is "just as good or better"....and that my friend might be the winner for THE MOST "ridiculous statement"?? BTW, there ... 
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
mahler123 I just stubbled upon this thread which is about 9 months old. Your comment above is a matter I am quite interested in. I highly doubt that the SACD layer on ANY SACD disc is actually being transmitted from the Oppo to the Bryston DAC. W... 
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
ahhh.....the Marantz versus Esoteric debate.  I wonder throughout the high end audio world (and wanna-be high end audio world) if there is a difference in the owners LISTENING ABILITIES (which is very different from "plain old hearing"), in additi... 
REL Carbon Special Subwoofers or the REL G1 Gibraltar Reference Subwoo
ricred1 How does a passive radiator "drive you crazy?  Was the Carbon Special dialed in correctly?  I've never heard a G31 or G32 in my system.  I've only used 2 REL Carbon Limiteds with TAD CR1 tx speakers powered by Ayre MXR Twenty monos.   My p...