miketuason

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Cryogenic treatment of tubes? Anyone with experience positive or negative?
I too have the Gold Lion 12ax7 gold plated pins and Cryo treated that I use for my line stage, very quiet and very detailed sound. I highly recommend it. 
Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably?
Don't forget McIntosh, Hafler, SAE, and Audio Research  
Opinions on Crystal Clear Audio Magnus Opus Cables
If you ask me, I'll say it's one of the best. 
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
I have the Crystal Clear Audio Cable (Magnum Opus) 99.9999% (6N) Silver and made a huge difference in sound Quality.  http://www.crystalclearaudio.com 
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
Crystal Clear Cable, Magnum Opus 99.9999% Silver made a huge difference in my system. 
Recommend a budget floor standing speaker less than $1,000
For the money I think Vandersteen is an excellent speakers 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Glad to hear it rbogart! I love happy ending.  
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Sometimes people meant well, but it's how they say it. 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
The dealer of the speaker, in this case Upscale, sells the Poduct/brand of the speaker therefore, the dealer should take care of their customer then take it up to the manufacturer.  Kind of like, the dealer  guaranteed their product and then get c... 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
I once talke to Kevin a few years ago for the first time and after I told him what system I have, he  immediately put down my system and he made me feel like I wasted my money and should have bought from him instead. I have McIntosh system and Van... 
Ever sit down to listen and just say wow?
Yes  every time I listen to good to great recording vinyl or SACD. 
"on the fly"
Don't forget Antiskating too, that make a difference as well. 
Looking to upgrade my preamp, suggestions?
Kind of pricy but I'm very satisfied with my McIntosh C2300 tube pre. 
Bi-wires links for speakers ?
I know it's not for everybody but on my Vandersteen, as they suggested the biwire, it does make a difference and you can hear it. 
Original Vandersteen Model 3
Not the 3 but I have the 2CE Sig II I'm very happy with them if it's position and adjusted right you will appreciate the bass, the sound stage and the transparency. I know the 3s has the larger cab so it should give even better low end. I'm drivin...