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Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
There's a COST for enjoying/using Version 1 to the time Version 2 is released. Version 1 starts to depreciate immediately after purchase. This is true with every commodity with the exception of investments. Washing machines, toasters, computers ..... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
11-19-12: JoeyboynjI used Synergistic's upgrade (up-trade} program. Whatever it's called. I dont have money issues with Synergistic. I have always followed Ted's program and I think its plenty fair. IMO!Joeyboynj (System | Threads | Answers | This... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
Well said Al. Why have a discussion forum if we just share our experiences without questions?Tbg, I'm in tech field and my experiences are very different than yours regarding to experiments. If my products fail, it's a matter of life and death. I ... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
Tbg,I don't think anyone is questioning his purchasing decision but just the FLAWED test that lead to the decision. It's his $$ and system ... This is a discussion forum after all.I've stated many times, this is the internet with unfiltered data. ... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
11-17-12: TbgDouglas_schroeder, were this a science there are many factors that would have to be held constant, such as time of day, as electricity demand varies, holding all other things constant, choice of music, etc.I agree there are infinite n... 
Aq sky vs stealth indra
I agree with Nglazer except IMO Sky is way overpriced for the performance in my system. For the price, I want something that is MORE than "liveable". 
toning down the ps audio perfect wave dac
I have an orig MKII and agree with Jdoris. What made you think PWD is the problem? Have you demo other dacs in your system? 
bi-wire vs jumpers
Neither, I use 2 separate runs and it makes a HUGE difference in MY system. 
The Problem with Synergistic Research
Fplanner2000, both Dev and Ozy plug their 450's direct into wall outlets. Dev has 2 big Torus for his Bryston 28BSST2 but found choking the 450's. You can contact him for more info. I had a PPP and found it limit dynamics with my old tube mono amp... 
The Problem with Synergistic Research
I believe VAC 450 Statement has built power conditioner so should plug direct into wall outlet. If plug into Powercell, you are choking/limiting performance of the amps.Also once your HD Power 3s are broken in, try it on your VAC system. It's FANT... 
Soundstring Speaker Cables
Many years ago I had a full loom (IC, SC an PC) of Soundstrings Tricormaxial cables. They are very very good for the $$. Very musical and sound is warm side of neutral.They introduced a new Gen II cable that is higher performance in audiophile ter... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
11-13-12: Thegoodarcherand i am quite intrigued that - pass labs is getting no love at at all lol..Thegoodarcher (Threads | Answers | This Thread)From my experience, one is not better than the other but different. You can't go wrong with either. Y... 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
I vote #1. You will not suffer lack of bass with VAC. I think Vac use Phi 200 driving KingSound King's at shows. 
Synergistic Research Comes Down to Earth
Sabai,I can picture you at a clam bake with ocean fresh lobsters and clams. They taste best with minimal of preparation and you butchering the dish like it was imitation lobsters and clams. I treat my big $$ components like the ocean fresh lobster... 
Synergistic Research Comes Down to Earth
Sabai, Our approach is 180 degrees different. I believe simpler the better, less is more, no cable is the best cable ...The Powercell choked off the sound when I ran it in series with the Bybee Stealth. On its own it did not appear to constrict th...