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best speakers for Ayre amps ?
I would agree with Bigtee in every respect except one. I think the Audioquest kills the sound. I had AQ Cheetah 36V DBS hooked up for quite a few months and thought many other cables were better including Transparent, Synergistic Research, SignalC... 
Hydra vs PS Audio vs Equitech
What is the difference? 
Vandersteen 3A Sig versus Alon Lotus Elite/Sig
I have heard both. The Vandersteens will give you a bigger soundstage and are more laid back. The Alons have a much more airy high and are much more forward with deeper, but more boomy bass (this could have been due to the room I heard them in). I... 
Amps for Vandersteen 3A Signature SS or Tube?
Although I haven't heard the other amps, I think the Vandersteens sound great on the Ayre V-5X. They sound much much better on the Ayre V-5X evolution though. 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
UPDATE - I found that one of my mini power couplers was defective. They really do make a big difference in the sound - much better clarity and soundstage. 
Differences btwn Synergistic Research and Cardas
I have also used both in my system. In my opinion the Synergistic has a much bigger soundstage and much better clarity. When using the Cardas, my speakers sounded like there was a blanket over them and the sound was muddled. The Synergistic Resolu... 
Ayre D1 vs C5
Yes, I have heard them both. The universal player is better in my opinion. Read the stereophile review last month. They rave about the universal player. 
Best digital cable to audition?
I also recently auditioned the Synergistic Designers' Reference and Absolute Reference digital cables. I felt that both were better than the Marigo 5.6 on my system. They both provided a better soundstage and more air. The Absolute Reference was q... 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
I got a chance to demo the cables I mentioned earlier in this post and was very impressed. This is the best cable line that I have heard so far and I've heard quite a few. I must admit though, that I did not feel that the mini power couplers helpe... 
Synergistic Research Designers Reference x2 vs FX
I got a chance to demo the cables I mentioned earlier in this post and was very impressed. This is the best cable line that I have heard so far and I've heard quite a few. I must admit though, that I did not feel that the mini power couplers helpe... 
Synergistic Research Designers Reference x2 vs FX
Call and talk to the people at Synergistic. I did and they were very helpful about matching cables to my system. To my surprise, they didn't just say, buy the best cable you can afford. I have some Resolution Reference interconnects and speaker ca... 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
Has anyone else heard both Synergistic and Transparent? What did you think? 
Help with speaker cables and interconnects
I currently own the Marigo Apparition 5.6 and think the Transparent digital cable is better based on what I heard playing it on my system. For the other cables, I would go audition Transparent or Synergistic. The Ridge Street Audio, while good, ar... 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
BTW, I have read what the cable nerd has to say and I know my ears aren't lying. I like the way Transparent sounds. I just want to make sure the Synergistic wouldn't be better -- especially since it is cheaper. 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
I have not heard the SR Corridor Reference digital. I have heard the Transparent Reference Digital and thought it was quite good. Have you heard the Synergistic Designers' Reference digital cable? If so, how did it sound in comparison to the Trans...