kodak805

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Equipment Rack - How important in the grand scheme of things?
I waited over 50 years to even consider a proper equipment stand.  I never gave it much thought assuming it more for aesthetics than anything else.  The I saw an ad for an audio stand that greatly appealed to me.You are correct that everything mat... 
Pass Labs and Fuses
Most people do not try anything they criticize. They merely state an opinion of incredulity.Fro me, I like measurements. If something is manufactured it can be measured. Your point about directionality can be measured for example. I do not do... 
Paradigm Persona series
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Gallo Acoustics
For everything Gallo, please see this link for the "Gallo Owners' Thread" here in the "AVS Forum":https://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/805768-official-anthony-gallo-owners-thread-117.htmlAll your questions should be answered if you have the ... 
Taralabs cables
Good Day Keith!What do you know, if anything, about Matthew Bond and his company?  Is he still affiliated with TARA Labs as a designer, consultant, etc.?  Is his company just a division of TARA or a competitor?I raise these issues because of this ... 
What's your investment threshold?
I fully agree with ebm.  I buy the best i can afford.  I do not wish to limit the performance of my components by saving a few dollars on cables.  I consider cables as part of the unit they connect.I avoid any manufacturer who expects you to buy t... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
A significant investment which made dramatic differences include the following in 2017:Bricasti M28 Monoblock Power AmplifiersWilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generators/Crossovers/Amplifiers (Pair)Akiko Corelli Passive Power Conditioner 
What is your listening chair?
Here is a lengthy discussion on the subject at hand.These posts may be more helpful because many have photos:http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?224-Looking-For-The-Perfect-Listening-Chair&highlig... 
Taralabs cables
audiolabyrinth!Thank you for the system compliment.Early this year I replaced my TARA Labs Air 1 loudspeaker cables with the 0.3's.  I have no desire to change anything in the system for a very long time.By the way, a quick comment here regarding ... 
Taralabs cables
My system is posted and described on Audio Asylum under username House13:http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/11266.html 
Taralabs cables
audiolabyrinth!My own long term audiophile experience has demonstrated to me that signal cables and power cords from the same manufacturer do not always bring out the best in a system.  given that i use the following power cords:Analysis Plus Powe... 
Taralabs cables
audiolabyrinth!I have used TARA Labs products almost exclusively since 1998 with extremely positive results.  My system is comprised of the following:TARA Labs Zero Evolution Balanced Interconnect. TARA Labs The Zero Onyx Digital AES/EBU Cable. Ea... 
Taralabs cables
Use the link below to see the video on TARA Labs cable technology:https://youtu.be/C4ODI10n84wTheir labor intensive construction techniques and materials are unsurpassed and the sonic result proves it. 
The most transparent speaker cable
Use the link below to see the video on TARA Labs cable technology:https://youtu.be/C4ODI10n84wTheir labor intensive construction techniques and materials are unsurpassed and the sonic result proves it. 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
imgoodwithtools:  Setting negative gain for each channel allows for increasing stereo volume to exercise more bits for greater resolution.  Balance merely adjusts volume for each channel relative to each other to compensate for differences in prog...