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Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
From the glass is half empty point of view, the removed CPT thread was on topic. It was evolving in the way many news story would, and was supplying much needed information for the directly affected customers and other interested individuals.The r... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Days remaining for the existence of this thread over/under placed at 6 days.Everybody place your bets.  LP 
New D'Agostino Monoblocks...$250,000
@a shah"Sound quality as good as any 4K amplifier!"How can you be so sure?   LP 
New D'Agostino Monoblocks...$250,000
@minorl You do make some very good points, and who knows with luck maybe the price includes a Bobcat.  LP 
Furutech GTX NCF receptical break in, how long
OP, what type of outlet were you previously using? I might go with the Furutech too in the near future.Thanks,   LP 
New D'Agostino Monoblocks...$250,000
@mitch4t IDK about that. I'm pretty buff for 66 y.o.   LP 
New D'Agostino Monoblocks...$250,000
 Sorry, not for me. Reason being, no lift handles!    LP 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
There has been enough positive feedback for me to believe that Total Contact is more than likely a welcome addition to the pursuit of audio reproduction. However, not everyone has a very large system to treat. My system consists of a disc spinner,... 
Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?
I would be remiss if I did not do a follow up in reference to my last post here.After seemingly endless time on the musical merry-go-round, I'm finally back in a very good place. Changes, add-ons, and or adjustments included, upgraded the Electron... 
First Tube Amp
"what speakers are you using,"Just a guess here but 98.82db 2.83V @1m is a exact match for the rated spec of the Tekton double Impacts. They are available in 4 or 8 Ohms.Only the OP can say for sure, but that's where my money goes.  LP 
Now, I'm confused.
Treating your room properly with bass traps and diffusors will give you improvements greater than the equipment upgrade your contemplating IMO. It can be DIY, or with the many cost effective suppliers. You can do treatments in steps, and if your w... 
speaker cable prices
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Duelund DCA 16 or 12 gauge. $10 or $20 a meter. Replaced the classic Western Electric in my system. In the right system my opinion is they would compete with wire at any price.   LP 
Buying tubes...do they vary???
+1 for Andy at Vintage Tube Services. He's probably one of the best in the business. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@danoroo Yikes!!!  You feel Tekton needs to add more models?   
Tekton Double Impacts
@csmgolf ,Thanks for detailing what your in home audition would consist of. It would take considerable effort for the audition process. Clearly something to avoid if the D.I.'s would not match your taste.I also believe with Tekton being a smaller ...