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Virtue Audio sensation opinions
Mc- Thanks for responding on the Astron power supply. Appreciate the warning. I suppose there are various power ratings for different models in their line. 
Virtue Audio sensation opinions
Mcgarick, I share your findings about the Virtue. The One.2 is sonically the same as the Sensation that I own. You mentioned the Astron LS-10A power supply, who or where can I check it out?In my system, the Sensation 901 with the Onda Systems inte... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Sherod,Did you do any upgrades on your AH preamp? I remember your output cap experiments. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Clio09So this was the 'passive' preamp you started using. If not for this thread, folks will dismiss the LS as a poor mans preamp and miss a great opportunity to discover its musical attributes.Thanks Pubul57 for exposing it to all of us. 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
Heard this player at the Axpona Show in Florida a few months ago:http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1280216981&/Continuum-Audio-Labs-Caliburn-+-Cobra-+Awesome. It did not have dynamic swings relative to the material played but... 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
How about a marriage between cd and analog. I am happy to have an LP copy of The Modern Jazz Quartet live at Carnegie Hall to play on my CDP courtesy of an engineer.Very low surface noise (those old engineers have it nailed) so cd playback is all ... 
EVS modded BDP-83 , or separate DAC ?
I would speak to those folks that had the mod done and get their feedback. Very difficult on this forum to answer your question. A DAC vs a Mod has so many sides to it, I would have to know more about what you are ultimately trying to do.As far as... 
Grover Huffhman Sx
Mcondon,Gabriel cable is excellent but did not own the Gold version. If you like music to sound rounded, warm, and involving, Gabriel is a no brainer. The KCI is also an excellent cable. If you like music to have the same warmth but more speed and... 
EVS modded BDP-83 , or separate DAC ?
DACs come and they go. Its an evolving technology. The Oppo-83 has great value since it plays so many platforms. Shop around for other mods, not just Rick then decide which implementation is best.I have been watching one particular DAC and already... 
Review: Theta Compli Blu vs Oppo BDP-83 SE
By the way, I should add, partnerships between Hi-end company's and manufacturers is not a new development. Philips transports have been used for years by EMM Labs and others. Do we need to ask how much a EMM Labs transport cost. So a $2,000 Theta... 
Why hasnt yamamoto A-o11 gotten more love?
Charles,I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of the Yam Dac. Also, does Yamamoto offer any delivery timeline when placing an order? Has anyone posted a review of the A-08s yet? 
Grover Huffhman Sx
I also am a witness to Grover's IC and Speaker cables. For my system, they serve up transparency in spades. If your source is harsh or sterile, you will hear it. Its magical once you dial in your system. Tremendous bang for he buck. 
audio horizons
The AH (Tp 2.0) sound was never analytical in my set up. I used a 300B SET amp with a Logitech Transporter then changed to a solid state system. You might want to heed Sherods advise especially the power cord!There is some sort of interaction that... 
KCI Pure Gold and the benefits
I am glad to see this thread back on track. While I do not own any KCI, I know it well and appreciate the designer who has shown passion for the cable and its customers. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Great info on what Victor is working on. By the way, if anyone is interested in The Transparency power cord with Oyaide connectors, I have one available.