keithr

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Cardas Cold Forging
No, I don't have to prove sound quality is worth the $400. It in no way should cost near $400 to have this type of re-termination.Zu cold forges their interconnects which cost 100 bucks on sale. 
Best tube mono blocks under $15,000?
Keep your 501s. 
Cardas Cold Forging
You really think 400 bucks to reterminate is reasonable?? That is highway robbery for a few spades."cold forging" has been done by numerous companies for some time. its nothing new. 
Could this be the next Frank Sinatra?
He's only 16?!?The negativity on this thread is unbelievable. I guess he should just pack it up and go work for McDonald's instead. He has no shot. 
a good pre amp with remote usd6000 or less used
This question has been answered probably around 50 times. A casual search will yield a lot of results. 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Used zu def2. You get the best of both worlds. 
Pass Labs x150.5 question
I had a 250.5 and it was the best amp i tried on C1s. as for power, I would err on the heftier side with Dyn. 
DeVore Orangutan O/96
Thanks John for the clarification---very helpful indeed. Love the cabinet work on the new speaker. 
DeVore Orangutan O/96
Kharl- I'm not sure what offended you by my post and I'm sure they sound great (I actually looked into them before purchasing Zus a year ago). I just think they are pricy for a 2 way. Sorry. 
DeVore Orangutan O/96
I agree on the price---its direct competitor is the Audio Note right? which are more like 8k? 
Solid State watts to power Zu Defintions?
WarrenH---check out a used Mac 402 (with quad balanced circuit). they are really cheap now that the 452 came out. and with Mac, easy to resell of course. 
Solid State watts to power Zu Defintions?
what did you do with your SET40?I have a set of McIntosh 601 monos that are going to be installed this weekend. My current MA6600 sounds very good on Zu Def2s. 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Upgrade1394---you are mistaken. the short life of the 8 was due to the Magico V3 which was a better speaker at a lower price. 
Synth/Electronic LP recommendations
dZihan & Kamien stuff is really good if you like loungy electronica.Kruder & DorfmeisterTosca (side project by Richard)Ulrich SchnaussCantomaThievery Corporationall of these names should have stuff on vinyl as well. 
Pass X150.5 vs. X250.5
Yes, Pass meters only reflect Class A to Class A/B (unlike McIntosh meters). if it is moving a lot, you probably are underpowering your speaker.