mordante

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Ansuz, Mainz D8 and cables
Xti16,A seconds Mains D8 is not even remotely and option. So many other improvements before I would consider a second D8. Also a huge pay rise would be needed.First I need to get some GIK or similar room tuning gear to get rid of some early reflec... 
REVIEW: KLEI gZero20 Interconnect
Williewonka,Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I'll keep you posted. (if I remember). Before I upgrade my interlinks that are some other steps which I have to take first.The acoustical properties of my living listing room really need to be im... 
Ansuz, Mainz D8 and cables
I have bought the Ansuz Mains D8 power distributor. It really is an improvement. Maybe it is overkill for my rather humble set. However I prefer to buy audio that will not have me looking for a better one for a long time.I see no point in side mov... 
How important is the amp?
Thank you all for the responses. I am going to try to get an other integrated amp from a distributor for testing. Just to see if it will have an impact.I will be honest with the distributor that the chances are very slim that I'll actually buy it.... 
How important is the amp?
My speakers are Dutch speaker. Very little is know about them. Dynamic Solution Master One.I have no real info about my speakers, no clue how efficient they are or what the impedance is.http://www.dynamic-solutions.nl/pdf/one.pdfI'll contact the m... 
REVIEW: KLEI gZero20 Interconnect
My system is a mit of a mix and match system.Speaker: Dynamic Solution Master One (Dutch speakers http://www.dynamic-solutions.nl/pdf/one.pdf)Turntable: SAC Girati GrandeTonearm: Dynavector 507mkIICartridge: Dynavector Te Kaitora RuaPhone amp: RCM... 
REVIEW: KLEI gZero20 Interconnect
In the future I might want to upgrade my current ICs Maybe I'll consider the KLEI ICs either the 3 or 6. Any IC beyond the 6 would probably be overkill for my modest system. 
Ansuz, Mainz D8 and cables
After some testing it seems that my integrated amp is less sensitive for power cords compared to my phono amp. This confirms what I noticed from previous tests. So for I tried Nordost, Shunyata, NBS, Cardas and Anzus power cables for my integrated... 
Ansuz, Mainz D8 and cables
Quick update.Mainz D8 with no Ansuz power cables is a decent upgrade. Nothing spectacular. Just a tad more quiet. Then I put in the Ansuz P power between the mains and the wall outlet. That improved things a lot. Much less listening fatigue withou... 
Ansuz, Mainz D8 and cables
Today I picked up an Anzus Mains D8 power distributor and a 2 meter P and 2 meter A power cord.Will test them in the comming days. 
Ansuz, Mainz D8 and cables
Thank you for your comprehensive answer Xti16. Also the Aavik U300 is a very nice integrated amp.My own audio set is far more humble. If I were to buy Anzus cables it would most likely be one of the X, p or 1 A series. The C series is well out of ... 
looking at upgrading my tonearm from a triplanar
I agree with Stringreen.Not only for tonearms, but also carts, speaker, amps and sources. 
looking at upgrading my tonearm from a triplanar
Maybe, but there are two other arms that should, could or may be considered as well.Dynavector 507mkII. (I know its an odd ball arm but still it performs great)Ikeda IT-407CR1 
Feickert blackbird, kuzma 4 point which cartridge
Old thread but anyway. The Blackbird with Khuzma arm is IMHO one of the best money can buy. I have heard Ikeda and Reeds arsm on the Dr Feickert turn tables but I prefer the Khuzma. With maybe a ZYX, Dynavector, VDH or Lyra cart.Just audio bliss. ... 
Van Den Hul what is the best cart ?
From what I heard is that the VDH the Crimson is one of the best cartridges that you can buy.I have heard, not own some expensive carts like VIP gold finger, VDH Colibri, Koestu, Ikeda, Lyra. But the more I hear them the more I think that after a ...