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Z-Sleeve or new digital cable
i own 4 z-sleeves. while i find the product to be sonically beneficial--changing the tonal balance away from emphasis upon the treble, i would change my cable before buying z-sleeves.one cannot predict which product--an interconnect or z-sleeve wi... 
best or craziest speakers' design..
i saw a speaker that looked like a diver's helmet and another japanese manufactured speaker that looked like part of a floor lamp. both were shown at T.H.E. SHOW in Las Vegas, this past january. 
AudioQuest Bedrock speaker cable: Opinions?
with a name like bedrock, it sounds like the cable was taken from the flinstones theme song. oh well, if you don't like the cable, you can sleep on it. 
Furutech vs. Wattagate iec's
let's have a shootout for iec's and plugs. anyone want to volunteer for this project ? 
ARC CD-2, dac or player upgrade?
you might consider an arc cd1, but without input from you as to what constitutes an improvement, any suggestions are purely conjectures. 
The Best Midrange in the World Right Now
cwlondon:only you can answer your own question. the concept of "best" is completely out of context without a normative structure which specifies attributes of sonic excellence. 
CD player reccomendations please
hold the presses. i just received today, the melody cd m10. it uses 2 6sn7 tubes and an ar5 rectifier tube. it has 2 massive power supplies and weighs 75 pounds.i will be reviewing this player for audiophilia.com, so i can't say too much.i suggest... 
Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ?
without specifying the way in which one player has outperformed another, a statement that "player a beats the hell out of player b" is ambiguous. please provide specific facts about the superiority of a modiefied wadia 581 over the audio aero. 
Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ?
gentlemen, instead of saying "player 1 beats the heck out of player 2", why not state the comparison between the two players, with respect to criteria such as frequency response, dynamics, soundstage width, depth and timbral accuracy.it doesn't he... 
$1500 bookshelf speakers with laid-back highs?
i have heard the vienna acoustics hayden and some of the spendor speakers. i don't find them rolled off, or euphonic.i think you have to look at vintage speakers to get a more euphonic sound, unless you want to spend some money on the aerial 10t, ... 
Upgrade entire system, speakers first
with all of the advice being given, keep in mind, only you can decide what you like. listen, listen, listen. go to as many dealers as you can to find it what type of presentation you like and what's available. 
Best analog sounding cd player under 5K
hi bartokfan:warmer is not forward. warmer refers to frequency response.can i infer from your comment that you are no longer interested in a report from me after i have auditioned it for a few days ?i should be getting the cd player in a few days.... 
CES 07 Show Report
there is no excuse for not selecting components that are fully broken in.exhibitors arrive a day or two before the show starts, so they have ample time to leave a system on for 24 hours before attendees visit them.i believe some manufacturers are ... 
cd players with preamp
what is there about the audio aero that you don't like ? how much better sound do you think you will achieve by replacing this player ? 
Best analog sounding cd player under 5K
hi alan:the website is melodyhifi.com .i will getting this player later this week.there seems to be a lot of interest in this player.i'll keep you posted.