malatu

Responses from malatu

Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
I think I have a handle on the difference of the levels of power cords.  If ya read enough, it eventually sinks in. 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Ok... just read what tuning bullets are and do! 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Millercarbon... I was mistaken about the tesla. I listed the wrong one from the website. There is a Tesla with 15 amp IEC.Ok, I’m planning on calling Ted tomorrow but figured I’d ask the following question if anyone cares to engage. As I look arou... 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Very insightful, thanks for taking the time!I just noticed the Tesla has a 20 amp IEC.  Probably not an option for my application. I shall continue this quest and further educate myself. Probably more questions to come at some point.  Cheers! 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Thanks for the suggestions. Now I’m considering bucking up into the $600 - 1000 range (and that’s pushing it) for "not so entry level" power cord for the wall receptacle to the power conditioner and then add on with the "entry level cords: per se’... 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
I love this forum!  Thanks! 
Albums that you listen to straight through / start to finish whenever you put them on!
I listen to all straight through unless some time restraint pops up.  Otherwise, it's both sides, A and B.  I like to approach an album as a piece of work that the artist intended me to hear in it's entirety.  
Do I need a sub?
I added to subs and I'm glad I did.  Rounds out the sound, better sound stage (helped floorstanders to disappear.You don't need them, you want them! 
Opportunity to Purchase Sony DAS-703-ES DAC
I have no interest in vintage equipment, it's just that this fell in my lap an for $175. I have a friend who is a "picker".  He bought a bunch of stuff out of a house that included a Carver Pre-Amp, amp and this DAC.   In circa 1986, the DAC retai... 
Manley Chinook
I can't directly answer your question but I have the Manley Chinook.   I called Manley and spoke with the tech who was able to help me.  I have a moving coil and if I remember correctly, he said because my cartridge wasn't a moving magnet, the gai... 
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
I went through a similar process you are going through. I originally had a budget of about 5,000. I ended up spending four times my original budget. If I was embarking on that process again with your budget (assuming you stick to it), this is what... 
Power Cords - Equipment Priority?
Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it! 
Power Cords - Equipment Priority?
Another question:   Is it at all redundant to have an upgraded power cord for a power conditioner?  
Power Cords - Equipment Priority?
Do you have upgraded power cords on all your components? 
Best Analog for $10K
I recently purchased a TT setup from a dealer in CA that has a fairly large inventory of a variety of turntable/accessories and manufacturers. I also liked their website in that it was easy to navigate. I spent a lot of time looking at different m...