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can u cut longer interconnects and reterminate?
06-17-13: Lallsome cable manufacturers like Kubala & Purist will never do that because their cables are serially numbered and in case they reterminate into smaller lengths the additional pieces so obtained would, according to them, generate pr... 
PS Audio PWT software bugs
How do I look and see what firmware I have?"First, turnoff the rear panel power switch. Wait for 10seconds, turn the rear panel switch back on.As soon as the touch screen displays the“Initializing” screen, touch and hold the PSlogo in the middle... 
can u cut longer interconnects and reterminate?
05-01-13: SwampwalkerI think it's cheesy that Kubala won't work on their own cables.you got that right, Rja.Swampwalker (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)06-15-13: Markus1299Synergistic Research won't do it either. I think there theory is ... 
PS Audio PWT software bugs
NO mention of this behavior in the users manual or literature.It's a BUG and NOT an expected feature so why documented in user manual?IMHO releasing a product with this bug is inexcusable, as is refusing to fix it years after the product has been ... 
Speaker cables: $3000 or $380. What do you get??
Nevertheless, for those who may see me as novice, I am not. Since 1988, the year I bought a real serious high-end system.You certainly fooled me. This question has been ask before on this blog: So what do you get for $3000 per 8 foot wire versus $... 
gallo nucleus 3.1 vs. vandersteen sig 3a
I have experience with both and my vote is Gallo. I would definitely demo Gsllo before buying another Vandersteen. 
PS Audio PWT software bugs
I think latest PWT firmware is 1.22. I'm not impress with PS Audio engineering staff. Firmware is buggie, unreliable and releases are NOT professional ... bunch of hacks. Paul should hire some of the Logitech SB staff. 
DAC with Volume Control and Audio Research Ref 5SE
In order to get better sound and improvement can be marginal, I need to buy pre-amp in range of 13-20k and more. Add to this high quality ICs and power cord and investment may be expensive.Yep, that last bit of MARGINAL improvement is always the k... 
Egglestonworks Andra III vs Wilson Sasha
I was a happy owner of Andra II for 5+ years bought new. It's a VERY musical speaker. The only flaw I found is a midbass hump that smears the mid so don't think problem is with tbe drivers. I hope EW addressed in the IIIs. Took me years with compo... 
Reterminate Syn. Research cable, shocking find
Frankly I just BUY what sounds the best and don't care about REAL SCIENCE, LEGIT TECHNOLOGY ... not smart enough or have time to investigate all the sales pitch BUZZ words and marketing.06-04-13: SchipoThe same goes for power cords?Schipo (Threads... 
Pre-amps with seperate power supplies .....
06-03-13: AtmasphereYears ago before we made our first preamp we began using IEC connections on our amps (which continued with our preamps) for the simple reason that audiophiles like to tinker.So True. Reason why MOST companies don't supply rare ... 
Joule Electra VZN100 Replace with what?
Factual information: Joule-Electra does not produce tube cages you asked Jud to sell.There are always 2 sides to every story.Donaudio: you are supposetly long time friend of Jud and ... with friends like that, who needs enemies. LOL!!! 
External DAC For Oppo 105 At What Cost?
06-01-13: Mitch4t.Knghifi, having a bad day?.Mitch4t (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)Actually a fantastic day. Beautiful weather and chowing down fried clams. Thanks for asking. 
Audience SE upgrades
I would like to know if the upgrades from Au24 to SE have the same cost like Au24e to SE.Thank you. Kostas_dls (Threads | This Thread)yes 
External DAC For Oppo 105 At What Cost?
05-31-13: Mitch4t.Jfz, you know it doesn't end there. If I got it modified by Modwright, I'd probably still want to know how much I'd have to spend to significantly better the DAC in the modded unit. As far as I know Modwright doesn't do any mods ...