lwin

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Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND
You could borrow the cables from the Cable Company and see what works best in your system and room. For my surround sound system I use Clear Reflection but for my stereo system I use a mix of Clear Beyond and Shunyata Comp Sigma II. I tried a full... 
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
Looking at your components have you considered PS Audio? I haven’t heard them but the entire lineup is getting great reviews.  
Akiko Audio Loudspeaker Improvers
@classic8  Yes I liked the loudspeaker improver so much that I purchased a Triple AC Evolution.  
Class d amplification
I borrowed a pair of the Atma-Sphere class D amps and ended up purchasing them. My main amps are a pair of Cary Audio 211 Founders Addition amps. The AS amps give them a good run for the money until the Cary amps get nice and toasty. I am amazed h... 
Traded Off my SLP-05
@sqitis I think you will find what you are looking for with the BHK.I would love to hear your impression after installing it in your system.   
Traded Off my SLP-05
@jaybe The Cary is very good. I had the ultimate upgrade done and had them upgrade it further to  accommodate so vey rare tubes I wanted to use. The tubes were BL 63 which were used by the Royal Air Force between 1938 to 1941 in their Lancaster Bo... 
Traded Off my SLP-05
@sqitis I am using the 12’s. I also have a pair of the 7316 tubes which were my favorites until I tried the Telefunken.  
Traded Off my SLP-05
I sold my Cary SLP-05 after I borrowed a used BHK Signature Pre from a dealer. To me it sounded better stock than the modified Cary pre which was feeding a pair of Cary Founders edition amps. After a few weeks to get the sound imprinted in my mind... 
Akiko Audio Loudspeaker Improvers
@jaybe I would love to hear what your impressions are so please post them if you get a chance.   
I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume?
I try to keep it between 85dba and 90dba when I am doing an extended listening session. As a prior poster mentioned every recording has an ideal playback level but even if it is above 90 I usually will lower the volume so I don’t damage my hearing... 
Tube Pre/ Class D Amp - Who has done it?
@erik_squires What amp or amps are you getting?  
Tube Pre/ Class D Amp - Who has done it?
I have a BHK preamp controlling my Atma-Sphere Class D amps I am amazed how good the combination sounds. I also have. a pair of Cary 211FE amps that I also use with the same preamp. It is nice to be able to go from an all tube system to a hybrid w... 
Akiko Audio Loudspeaker Improvers
@roxy54  I agree which is why I cautioned against purchasing these if your system isn’t ready for it, spend your money on the heart of the system. I wish one of my components that comprises my system cost less than these Improvers do but unfortuna... 
PS Audio Directstream MK2
I had the MK I and traded it in for the MK II which was better than the MK I right from the start. Each free software update has been a very nice improvement. The MK  II has a second FPGA I don’t think they have even tapped into yet. The PS Audio ... 
question for SLP05 owners:
They were made to be stacked . I recently sold mine to a buddy who has them stacked just like I did for years.