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6550 vs KT88 vs KT90
I have experince with both tube types. I have run both KT88's and 6550C's in Cary and Audio Research Gear. A KT88 will give you more top and bottom end at the expense of a more analytical mid range. If you are a R&R listener KT88's will sound ... 
XLRs vs RCAs
There is a big difference between XLR and RCA interconnections if the system components are truely of a balanced design. First, the third wire, in the XLR is a case ground which ties all the components chasis ground togethers, hence no hum due to ... 
Silver cables - Great price!!
Just a follow-up. I have purchased seven sets of these cable kits. Great fun to build and can add your own upgrades if desired. Not sure how he does it for the price. Need to spend at least $300 per cable set to better these. Can order custom leng... 
Wadia 21 vs. Res Audio CD50 or CD55?
Deb, The Wadia 21 is upgradeable to the Wadia 21i which is equivalent to the 850 currently in production. See their web site for details. The big changes are a new circuit board and variable setting for the output gain. It is not cheap, $1800. But... 
Fostex 2001 VS Magnepan MG3 HELP!
This one is a no brainer. Fostwho? Don't they also make beer in Australia. 
Cables:Harmonic/Nordost/Cardas
If you read any of the negative reviews of Harmonic Tech. cables you will note that people offering these comments have not tried these cables in their system, at home, for a period of time long enough to let them burn in. I have owned Transparent...