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Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Sean writes:That explanation is pretty rudimentary, but it gets the point across.It explains why you think the way you do. I don't believe your analogy to cars moving on freeways is applicable to the conduction of electrical signals.Regards, 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Sean writes:Jtinn: Jenna's cables are based on a woven pattern. While the cables may present a consistent nominal impedance when measured at one end, the design geometry consists of multitudes of impedance bumps along the entire path of the cablin... 
Passing of John Paul II - tribute ballad
The version by Aaron Neville on "Warm Your Heart" (XRCD2 Universal JPN) is very moving and the sound is breathtaking. Regards, 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Cinematic_systems writes:Some how my methodology seems to offend the "enlightened"Your methodology does not offend.Regards, 
Anyone compared Weiss Medea/Janson to EMM?
I certainly heard the Weiss combination at CES. The previous year they were using Lamm amps; I think that was the case this year too, but it's slipped my mind. They had a bigger room this year and I seem to remember Wilson Maxx speakers. If you we... 
Balanced to unbalanced?
Ajahu,"Allen Wright". I agree with you though.Regards, 
How to improve my system : Shunyata Hydra ?
I don't think you should do anything without being in a position to trial the item. I don't believe that the Shunyata Hydra would help open up the sound or restore missing dynamics - as much as I admire the company and their technology. You could ... 
Anyone using Supratek amps
Sorry. More fool me! Thanks for the gentle rebuke.Regards, 
Anyone using Supratek amps
but I have not heard much about the Supra amps.You're kidding, right? One of the longest thread on AudiogoN is on the Suprateks. More than 1000 posts I think.Regards, 
Clean and thin sounding interconnect?
Regarding Wellfed's comment ... I think you will love them too. But jeez, they are not "clean and thin" sounding in my system!Regards, 
What is an API upgrade?
It's APL Hi-Fi (Alex Peychev).http://www.aplhifi.comRegards, 
I bet you already know this one...
Pretty accurate and damn funny.Regards, 
APL 3910 to a Krell KSA 250 What interconnect ???
2m cables (and longer) do come up for sale, and sometimes they take a while to sell, because demand is weak. I think if you are patient you will get a good deal second-hand. As you said, it "sounds pretty good". Hang in there - alternatively, cont... 
Are "Redbook Only " CD players Obsolete?
Pardales writes:Prior to owning the Exemplar 2900 I owned the Sony XA777ES. SACD's on the Sony sounded very, very good to me. Way better than my redbook versions of the same discs. But after spending several months with the Exemplar I began to not... 
Is "warm" a compliment or a criticism?
Better "warm" than "cold". Better slightly "warm" than hard, steely, over-detailed with pinpoint imaging, tiring over extended periods, etc.Regards,