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Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers
Just ordered the Gaia 1 for my Focal Sopra 3s. Looking forward to them but wondering how hard its going to be to put them on. The speakers are pretty big and heavy 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I finally tried some MC-0.5. I heard the demo last year at Axpona and went back this year. Picked up 2 MC-0.5. Im on a dedicated 20 amp line and using a Audioquest Niagara 1000 power conditioner with Audioquest outlets and power cords.I can easily... 
Sopra N°2
I went from 1038be to the Sopra 3. I was actually surprised at how much better the Sopra3 is. I loved the 1038 but it isnt even close. Every area is a big upgrade. I now want to try different amplifiers. Now Im using a levinson 532H and it sounds ... 
Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3
I listened to the 2 and the 3 and also like others have said the 3 is quite a bit better. Even though its the same mid and tweeter the balance of the 3 is better and fuller. The impact in the upper bass and lower midrange is a big step up. The twe... 
Focal Sopra 2 vs Sopra 3?
I bought the 3s after listening to the 2s. The 3 are more full range and better balanced. Fuller midrange and really smooth going to the tweeter. My room is large but not the width. Even close to side walls the 3s disappear 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
I own the direct stream after trying a few dacs. Defiantly don't regret it. no problem with Hi res. Try every dac u can get your hands on.Biggest regret was a denon blu ray player. $400 piece of junk that denon didn't even care about so they never... 
focal 1038be or sopra 2
I own the 1038be and have heard the sopras but not in the same room. Both are excellent. I use the 1038s with either a  Mark levinson 532H amp and a Prima Luna tube amp. I usually listen to music with the tube amp and with tv/movies I use the levi...