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Sony scd-1 vs Ayre C5xe
I too own Ayre C5xe and have a valhalla power cord on it. Stunning, and far more musical than sony. Sound stage is an affect that too many people try to get to with gear in audiophileism. Music is what's most important! If the speakers are set up ... 
Best Speakers to match Ayre V-1xe and K-1xe
I've been living very happily with my V-1xe, c5xe,k5, p5, and lc5xe. A full Ayre stack, all wired with Valhalla on my Wilson Sophia 2's. It's pretty liquid if you ask me. No it's not the best I've ever heard, but it's what I own and I definitely e... 
Break in time for Nordost Valhalla
Mike is absolutely right. Nordost dealer here. The valhalla's will reveal yours systems weakness and strengths. They are not edgy. If so, it's probably your gear or another variable in your system. We have purchased the Vidar Machine and I always ... 
Upgrade LP12 or buy new VPI?
Making this post exactly 2 years and 18 days later. Keep the Linn!!! Well, now you can buy the Keel, which is one of the most dramatic improvements they have ever engineered since the lp12's inception!. You can also get the ekos se titanium arm, t... 
Nordost vs. Transparent...which is better?
I know I'm chiming in on this thread pretty late, but I was hoping someone could help me out before I go to the trouble of demoing cables in the home. I have Wilson Sophia 2's with Classe Cam400 monoblocks, Classe CDP202 Player, Meridian G02 Pream... 
Ayre Monoblocks vs. Linn Klimax Solo 500s
They are both good in their own regards, it just depends on what you're looking for. The one thing I hate about the Linn's is the fact that they are using Class D digital switching power supplys. If you start rocking out for an hour or so at a pre... 
Cardas vs Shunyata power cords question
Go with Transparent Audio. They are cleaner and more natural than any other power cords I've heard. I use the reference power cords on my 2 channel system and they are black as black gets in the background. the music has far more breathing room an...