krell_man

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Monitors For Near Field Low Volume Listening
I heartily recommend these: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1261462753&/star-Sound-caravelles-with-MatI've had my pair for five years now, replaced my B&W Silver Signature speakers with them. Excellent, excellent speake... 
Wadia 581 SE vs 781
According to the GNSC website, Steve is only upgrading current Wadia models that are purchased from him. 
Speaker cable for Wilson sophia and Pass labs X250
I would suggest trying the Silent Source "The Music Reference" speaker cables.Mike Malinowski at 6 moons reviewed them using the Wilson X-2 Alexandria: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/silentsource/silent.htmlFrank Dickens, the owner and designe... 
Is there a better quality Firewire cable?
Br3098,Putting the science aside for a minute, have you listened to different digital cables? Who knows why scientifically, but there is a difference, at least to me along with a lot of other people.One key factor may be this, as explained to me b... 
has lead shot surpassed cold
Are you talking about Speakers or Speaker Stands? If you have to have lead, McMaster-Carr has it for $528.00 for 50 Kilos plus shipping.http://www.mcmaster.com/#lead-shot 
AES/EBU cables for Emm Labs DCC2 SE
Stealth Varidig Sextet! That's if you want the most naturally 'right' sounding cable that I've personally found. 
Anyone installed SR ART system w/ medium maggies?
I'd go ahead and call Ted. I believe that he likes tweaking, and since he makes these pieces, he should be the expert. Get the expert's advice, it seems like it would be the best place to start. After all, you're not talking about just spending a ... 
Power Cables which take the soundstage back
You might try some old Synergistic Research power cords. I've also heard good things about the Kaplan power cords, but they're a bit more in price.I'm not too familiar with power cords at the price level that you looking at. The $500.00-$1000.00 r... 
Best amp s for 11x14 room under $4000 new/used ?
Check out this ad: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1258895092&/Karan-Acoustics-KA-S180-ref-amI had a Karan before my current Burmester, I believe it's what you're wanting.Chuck 
Hooking up two Topaz Isolation trans. in series?
Rod,I don't know about the question concerning running two in series. That will have to be answered by someone who knows more about it. But I'm using the Topaz myself (have had five different ones in my little AC journey) and they are fantastic, e... 
Synergistics cables and Wilson Speakers
Shellie - Thanks for posting the link. I enjoy reading these links.Rapogee - Have you seen this review comparing the Silent Source Music Reference cables against the Transparent with Wilson speakers? http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/silentsource... 
REL Studio III vs. JL Audio Fathom 113
Hopefully, Teajay will jump in with his thoughts before the end of the day. If you want a quick subwoofer, check out his review: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rspkr&1239128112Chuck 
Tweaks
Frepec,I sincerely apologize. It was a rough day and I couldn't believe your question. That is until I realized that you are indeed new to this game.That's why I suggested to read, read, read, there are many threads concerning these items with man... 
Tweaks
You are kidding, right?If you aren't kidding, you have to be very new to this, so read, read, read and then think, think, think until it makes sense to you.You're in a room playing music. Sound waves flow out of the speakers and are bouncing all a... 
Why Rhodium?
I work at a steel mill and just called our head metallurgist and asked him. He said that Rhodium is a very good conductor.Maybe the more appropriate question is, when comparing a Porter Port which is unplated Copper against an Oyaide or other rece...