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CD vs. Vinyl
There is some screwed logic in the wilson experiment. All one has to do is substute the word digital for analog and the word analog for digital. To take a hi rez digital rechording resample it with only the best equiptment to red book. VS taking t... 
Wyred DAC-2 vs. PS Audio PWave
FWIW the PWD uses bipolar out put devices and the W4SII uses FET (so says Cullen) 
Wyred DAC-2 vs. PS Audio PWave
The bridge won't do a thing for the PSD, sound wise, when compairing to the PWT. Its when you connect to other sources that aren't memory buffered, that the bridge makes the PWD shine 
Magneplanar 1.7 and low power/tube amps
I would say that I didn't like my Maggies playing at low volumn. I think both pair liked to play large scale music in a large way. But that's just me. 
Is my room too small
My room measures 11.5 by 14 and I sit very nearfield ( 54 in.) For the most part this works for me. Velodyne DDs' in stereo have helped a lot but have required a lot of work. POI small rooms pressurize ( as opposed to unfold wavelength) at a highe... 
Anything better than 10 guage Romex?
For Gods' sake DONT Have a male hot. DONT 
Golden Tube Audio SEP-1
Check all your grounds first. GTA pres' were know to have a problem 
New V-Cap copper...any listen yet???
Bump this back to the top. anybody compare the CuT to a PIO? 
How does Aragon 24k/2004 stack up to modern equip?
I first purchased a Aragon 8008 bb Then upgraded to a Livingson 332. Some times I think that was NOT money well spent! But I was less impressed with the matching 24K pre and DID upgrade to a VTL pre. Man was I happy for about nine months..... then... 
PS Audio PWD. who's in line to cross the bridge??
I just got a pwd. Still don't understand why I can't put a thumb full of flac into the back. Guess I gotta read the instructions. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
For me PS has changed the title of the thread to " Hi rez lovers, what vinyl do you use. Yup I said that and I'm wearing nomex. 
Shanling MC-30 Speakers under $500 used
SC 30 or SC300 is the neatest product the only thing it needs is a real time clock in the display and some single driver speakers like a 4in fostex. I have found some nondescript 3 in 16 ohm wizzer cones... Lovely 
Shanling MC-30 Speakers under $500 used
SC 30 or SC300 is the neatest product the only thong it needs is a real time clock in the display and some single driver speakers like a 4in fostex. I have found some nondescript 3 in 16 ohm wizzer cones... Lovely 
Those black boxes degrade sound?
The best way I have found to not degeade the sound of cables is to shorten them. Anyway there is prolly no room for a "box" on a 24 inch SC. Also found that there was a zobel inside my speaker and when removed clarity and linerised time transients... 
Will increasing speaker height increase Soundstage
I think the order of the XO is a major contributor of image height. Almost more important than tweeter height in determining image height.