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Please disclose your commercial affiliation
hi macrojack:you're a genius. if i stated what you stated, i would be villified. instead, you have been ignored. you are a breath of fresh air and sanity. thank you for your wisdom.i would like to add that an incognito dealer does not gain from to... 
Solitone X-Line Speaker Cables
i reviewed solitone cables but not the "x" line. you can read the review at audiophilia.com. 
My wife had an epiphany - I'm off the hook
unfortunately, listening to many stereo systems do not let you hear the wood body of a guitar, as they have unbalanced frequently response. 
Digital Audio Denmark convertors
don't be so quick to anoint a new champion.i am reviewing an 8 channel ess tech sabre 32 bit dac.you may be surprised. the jury is still out on this one. 
ESS Technology sabre32
the component i am reviewing is an evaluation dac. it has a dac board and a power supply.i feed the output of the dac board directly to the preamp. 
ESS Technology sabre32
i have a dac with the 8 channel sabre 32 bit dac chip. i have had it for several weeks. a review will appear on audiophilia.com . 
Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???
hi coffee2:i own three of them and will probably sell two or three. if you don't use an aftermarket power cord, it is a mediocre cd player. 
Directional cable question
hi rodman:an elephant never forgets (just kidding). i have had some recent audio experiences which have suggested that it is possible to listen to music without so much subtractive coloration. some warmth is still helpful, as recordings are less t... 
Triode conversion for VTL Renaissance 80 monos
hi tom:i own a pair of vtl deluxe 120s. they use 807 output tubes. they operate in terode and triode mode. i am surprised at the attitude you experienced. i bet a qualified technician could determine the feasibility of conversion.if it were possib... 
Dynaco ST-70 totally restored vs Dynaco ST-70 Kit
hi jeff:i too have restored quads,namely, quads unlimited esls.i am looking forward to auditioning the stereo 70.so you use mullard el34s, some other nos tubes, or some current production tubes ?? 
Directional cable question
i find that reversing the direction improves the sound. it reduces the imbalance in frequency response.i also find that when breaking in cables which have no arrow, i prefer reversing the direction of the cable flow, relative to the signal flow oc... 
Cardas ICs are too warm for Tube amp
current production cardas cables, or any other brand are unlikely to be considered warm, based upon the definition of warmth, as colored, subtractively in the treble, and colored additively in the upper bass/lower midrange.such cables would be cri... 
Need advice picking a preamp.
i have reviewed the mac c220. you can read the review on audiophilia.com. use the search box. the review appeared during 2007. 
Dynaco ST-70 totally restored vs Dynaco ST-70 Kit
i am considering a stereo 70 myself. i will only buy an original, stock stereo 70. if i want more "resolution", i'll buy another amp.why take an orange and turn it into an apple, when you can buy an apple ? 
CD Mats -- do they work? Are they dangerous?
i have the marigo and carbon fiber mat. both reduce focus and have the affect of softening leading edges of transients, slightly reducing apparent resolution in exchange for a somewhat more relaxed presentation.i prefer the carbon mat to the marig...