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Pass Labs 350.8 or 260.8 ?
I think for jazz, the XA series is probably better. The X 0.8 series sounds faster and has more slam but I would think the XA 0.8’s excel in every other way so it would depend on what you prefer.The X 260.8 are mono’s right? They will take some he... 
Power Cord for Pass Int 60-Under 1K used
@ddafoe which TWL did you use before the Shunyata?How did it compare? 
Cardas Clear Reflection advice needed
@arcamguy No, not that I noticed but I did not compare the Clear and Clear Reflection on an AB basis. I bought Clear Beyond first and then Clear Reflection because I didn't like Clear in my system. 
Cardas Clear Reflection advice needed
@arcamguy I prefer Clear Reflection to Clear. I am using a combination of Clear Beyond and Clear Reflection.Clear Reflection is a warmer and more forgiving cable than Clear. I tried Clear in my system and somehow did not like it. It was too "clear... 
Krell KSA200s Help
I used to have one.All the lights except for the blue pilot light in the centre fade out when you power it off and go into standby.When you power it on from standby, the 3 levels of red "christmas tree" led lights come on in succession. the relays... 
Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF
No answers so I'll answer my own question after trying one out on loan from a friend. It’s a nice cable. A self effacing type of sound with no real emphasis in any frequency. Overall natural and smooth sounding with midrange sweetness but not as... 
Cardas Clear Beyond Power cords
@garebear Are you saying the XL is more neutral than the regular Clear Beyond?I already find the regular Clear Beyond on everything too neutral in my system. Putting the Golden Reference on my DAC made it more musical for me.  
Cardas Clear Beyond Power cords
@biggy79 I swapped the cords around. I put the Golden Reference on the DAC and the Clear Beyond on the CD transport.It sounds warmer now. Not as resolving, with less space in between the notes but less of an edge too. 
Curious How These Nordost Speaker Cables Do What They Do
@david_ten Are you still on your cable search?Did you end up comparing the Audience SX with the Cardas Clear Beyond interconnects?If so, what did you find? 
Cardas: Clear vs. Golden Reference
Clear Reflection is a better cable.I never cottoned on to Golden Reference. I always preferred Golden Cross to it. 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
Do you guys stack the Memory Player on top of the Direct Stream DAC? Or does it go on separate racks?Is there a difference in sound between these placements? 
Mark Levinson No. 36 DAC,,,NEED HELP
I used to have one.A (defective) transport without a signal will not show "No Code".I've never seen that error in all the years of owning one. 
Shunyata Sigma Analog vs Alpha Analog - Need advice!!
I have found the Furutech sound to be extremely "clean," to the point of "antiseptic." That may not be the case with all their products. I lived with the GTX-D gold and then the  GTX-D Rhodium. The Rhodium was a bit "bleached out." I should ha... 
Cardas Clear Beyond Power cords
@biggy79 Actually, I like the pronounced mid bass on the Golden Reference. There are only a few instances on some recordings where I find the bass a bit boomy.I am surprised you find the Clear Power less bright on top than the Golden Reference Pow... 
Cardas Clear Beyond Power cords
@biggy79 How does a chain of Clear Beyond Power sound like on everything from source to amp? Is it your conclusion that is sounds a bit bright?I am currently using Clear Beyond Power on everything ie. power distributor, preamp, DAC, power amp, exc...