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Spkr Cble- Analysis Oval 9- reviews?
Or maybe, our hearing backs up the computer simulation done to design these cables. 
Spkr Cble- Analysis Oval 9- reviews?
Just got these in my high res system. They replaced Harmonic Tech Pro-9 Plus which I own for about a year. Not zippy/bright, or 2D sounding as Harmonic. These are neutral, smooth, well balanced, more likelike (soundstage depth) and natural soundin... 
Wadia 860X
Question about the Transparent cables. What cables were evaluated before selecting the Supers and why were they selected over the other cables? Any thoughts to upgrade to Ultra's?.. I am considering switching to Transparent Ultras from Harmonic Te... 
Bel Canto EVo 200.2 Digital Amp Owner's
Response to Snook2: I will try going directly into the wall. I thought that as long as the P300 is rated for 300 watts (but used best below 200 watts) and I am drawing 160 maximum with CD player I should be fine. The P300 is plugged into a dedicat... 
Bel Canto EVo 200.2 Digital Amp Owner's
Response to Samski: I'm not sure if its the updated version. The serial number ends in 0059B which makes me think its the updated version. I ordered my amp in the beginning of April (waited almost two months to get the amp). Bel Canto did say they... 
MY Sidewinder AC cord progress:
Replaced all Harmonic Tech cords with Sidewinders in system consisting of Sony SCD-777ES, EVS Attenuators, Bel Canto amp, Ps Audio P300 and B&W speakers. Everything was improved by Sidewinders. Bass output was more extended and system speed/tr... 
Krell or Mark Levinson amp.?
Bel Canto EVo 200.2 digital T amp. This amp was just reviewed in Germany's Stereoplay and was rated peak performer. Cost is $2395. According to someone at Soundstage they have heard this amp and it compares to the Art Audio Jota (7K). Digital amps... 
CD with volume control/ no preamp.
I have been down this path for the last 2 years. I had two cd players with volume control: Marantz CD63SE and CAL CL15 Balanced. If you only play cds forget the preamp. The Wadia is a good option but I found the SONY SCD-777ES SACD player running ... 
SACD players. Owner progress report
My reference for comparison is the Cal CL-15. I purchased the SCD-777ES late January. My system now consists of Thiel CS2.3s, McCormack DNA2 LAE, EVS Attenuator, Harmonic Tech cables and cords, Shaki stone and onlines, PS Audio P300, Room Lenses, ... 
Sony SCD-1 vs SCD-777ES, AB sound differ
Thanks for your input Audiopho. Can you elabrate on the differences between XLR and RCA out of the SCD1? Was a pure AB test made? My amp has both input types. Was the P300 powerlink a good investment? How did it improve your system? What power fac... 
SACD players. Owner progress report
Lihifiguy, thanks for the info. What are the "minor differences" between the SCD-1 and SCD-777ES? All things being equal (RCA output used, breakin), how do the two units differ in sound? I have heard the SCD-777ES is dark sounding as compared to t... 
SACD players. Owner progress report
I just purchased the SCD-777ES. Who is a good source for the 46 released SACDs? Will post follow-up after break-in. Unit is replacing CAL CL-15.