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A question about the logic of interconnect cables
i have discovered a designer of amps and preamps who also designs cable, including power cords. the company is morrow audio. i suspect if i am diligent, i will find additional instances of electronic manufacturer's who design power cords.perhaps m... 
Power Cable with a "soft" top end
threre is a dischotomy here. either a cable is soft or it isn't. if the term is to be a valid descriptor it must be consistent. thus, if i audition a cable in my stereo system and say it has the characteristic of being soft and you attempt to corr... 
Power Cable with a "soft" top end
ambiguity , or lack of communication is often exacerbated when a term is used in a relative manner. thus, if "soft" is precisely defined, there is no misunderstanding. soft is difficult to define. as i understand it,it is a vague adjective, meanin... 
great musician's audio systems
i am aware of keith jarret and herbie hancock having expensive audio systems. i believe herbie uses wisdom audio speakers . i'm not sure what keith jarrett is using. 
Power Cable with a "soft" top end
as someone who has auditioned production and custom dcca line cords, i can say categorically, that none of his line cords are soft. while they are not frequency imbalanced, they are closer to neutral than soft.the problem with audiophile terms is ... 
Power Cable with a "soft" top end
i have auditioned many dcca power cords and have reviewed thier cables. i did not detect any softness in any of their power cords. 
Ayon cd3 Versus AMR 777cdp
a front row center perspective may be what you prefer , but it is a very forward perspective. i also question whether ayon players have a balanced frequency response.if one prefers a mid hall or rear hall position, the ayon is not the answer.i thi... 
New Audience Ultra High Resolution Adept Response
i own the adept response and have compared it to the t version. i suggest you audition one.i personally prefer the original. the t version seems to provide more focus and clarity. 
A question about the logic of interconnect cables
there are two other reasons a smart manufacturer does not offer an after market power card.1) it would raise the price of the component2) it might offend other manufacturers.it is not smart to offer an after market power cord with a preamp or amp ... 
Transistor Preamp that sounds like a Tube Preamp?
hi saxo:the attributes that you desire need to be present at thesource. if not, it will be difficult for a preamp or amp to compensate for what the source --analog or digital does not provide.so, does your source satisfy the objectives you desire ... 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
hi frankpiet:you should also consider the lector 7 mk 1.i heard the audio research ref 7.both players are worthy of your time and energy.i'm curious as to the results of your comparison. 
Minimax Preamp vs........the world?
do not buy the miniax tube preamp. i had it in my stereo system . i was evaluating the preamp for a review. i had already reviewed the cd player.i lent the preamp to a friend and fellow audiogon member, to cooroborate my listening results. we both... 
Transistor Preamp that sounds like a Tube Preamp?
is it possible that replacing capacitors and resistors from some solid state preamps can bring one closer to a "tube-like" presentation? 
Transistor Preamp that sounds like a Tube Preamp?
gentlemen:keep up the banter. it sounds like two lawyers in court and is very entertaining, very funny. 
Silky and soft highs II: CD reference tests
here are two reference cds i use:1) holly cole don't smoke in bed, track 1. observe sibilance.2) bob james and earl klugh, two of a kind, track 3. listen to cymbal at the beginning of the track and then listen to the nylong strings of an acoustic ...