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| Copper Sleeve over IEC Ozzy or anybody,Did you try the Pex Supply couplers you mentioned on above link? It appears to be thin compared to some of the ones mentioned from Lowes and HD. I wonder if they are as effective as some of the thicker ones.Thanks in advance,Kenobi | |
| Nuforce step up from Sunfire for B&W 803N? Jeff,Is the Capri the answer to your prayer?Please share,Kenobi | |
| Is Jim Smith's Book"Get Better Sound"Best Book ? I think its a good reference source. Lots to learn and experiment with for sure.Kenobi | |
| Review: Usher Be-718 Monitor Smridevan,Please report back after you had adequate burn-in with the Ushers. I suspect the midrange will open up more as well as extensions on both ends. Also, it is important to fine tune the speaker placement in your listening room as it is quit... | |
| How much difference in sound? Coffeey,What's lost upstream (at the source) cannot be recovered downstream (amp/speaker end). That said, upgrade should occur at the weakest link of the chain--whatever it may be in a given system.Kenobi | |
| Power Receptacles - Review and Comparison Hello,I have installed the Teslaplex to replace Oyaide SWO-XXX feeding my balance power conditioner which supplies power to the rest of the gears. After about 10 day, I have encountered pros and cons. The good: better dynamics, extension and sound... | |
| Valab NOS USB DAC - First impression The Valab in my system beats the Bel Canto DAC3 for sheer musicality. It is perhaps the least hi-fi sounding DAC I have tried. It is nicely balanced and smooth sounding but presents details nicely. It is not hi-fi spectacular but it is "musically"... | |
| Copper Sleeve over IEC Rx8man, Thanks for the tip. I tried but couldn't find the item on their website. Can you send link if not too much to ask?Kenobi | |
| Krell FPB 400CX, Bel Canto Ref1000 MkII Dave b,I graduated from your Krell 400XI years ago and am now happily enjoy my Nuforce digital amp like never before. I try not to have a "for" or "against" attitude for anything. My own ears dictate what's best, not any reviewers or magazine. If ... | |
| Lessloss or MAC PC's w/ conditioner???? Hi Jp1208,Thanks for the tip regarding the Valab cords. I have a silver PC w/ Rhodium plated plugs burning in right now. Will be trying out their speaker cables soon.Also, their VALAB NOS DAC is top notch! It bested the Bel Ccanto DAC3 in my syste... | |
| Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments? Bacardi,Thanks for the update regarding Teleplex outlet for your sub. I was contemplating that myself and with your update, I should just do it.Regards,Kenobi | |
| Lessloss or MAC PC's w/ conditioner???? I had great success with Iego cords of various models. Sold my Lessloss for them. Try it out. Great build from conductor to plugs and cryo'd.That said, I would get a quality conditioner first.Good luck,Kenobi | |
| How much difference in sound? Hi,I would suggest to get a nice external DAC instead of another CDP. I currently am enjoying a Valab NOS DAC from ebay. Check it out on head-fi.org for more info/impressions. This unit displaced a very popular DAC in the $2K range in my system. U... | |
| Review: Keces 151 Mk2 and 131 Mk2 DA converter Hi Ckorody,Thanks for your response. I have not tried the Keces DACs but they were among my initial candidates. However, after settling in with the Valab (Dec 08), I found it may not be needed anymore. Then came the 2009 model with the new board. ... | |
| Review: Keces 151 Mk2 and 131 Mk2 DA converter Hello,Thanks for the review of these two Keces DACs. Please advise if you made a direct comparison with the Valab. If so, what are your impressions? Also, which version of the Valab do you have as I understant their newest 2009 model has a new boa... |