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A New Superstar Power Cord
About a week on -- It's A-live!To be candid, I am embarrassed to gush, but I simply cannot get over the startling audible improvement in my system from the insertion of one PC at the preamp. Last night I was listening to WFUV FM in NY, a listener ... 
A New Superstar Power Cord
To JMCgrogan2,I actually think very highly of the Valhalla cords and find them different from the IC's which I also have in BR system. I find them more neutral and fuller bodied than IC's and eminently liveable.I don't listen to an IC or PC for sp... 
A New Superstar Power Cord
I have compared it to Nordost Valhalla, Elrod Statement and 2S, LessLoss Sig, an Audience cord whose model # I am not sure of, and Kimber PK10 Palladian. The sound is smoother (with no loss of detail) and more natural, with more burn-in. In fact, ... 
HiDiamond P4 vs Nordost Valhalla PC
I received the LessLoss DFPC Reference PC and my initial impressions have been posted (subject to moderator clearance.)In a word, the cord is OUTSTANDING, and I am not given to gratuitous praise just because I paid money for a cable. An instantly ... 
So......what do you use under your speakers?
Herbie's Decoupling Spikes, under Von Schweikert VR5 HSE's. Gave fuller body, more natural sound compared to original spikes.Neal 
HiDiamond P4 vs Nordost Valhalla PC
Thanks, Joey. I will keep your recommendation in mind. For now, I am awaiting delivery of a new LessLoss DFPC Reference PC and want to hear how that sounds. I love their Sigs and have 2, and will be interested to see if the Ref really is that.Neal 
best headphones
Second the vote for Sennheiser PX 200II phones for the purpose you indicated. I also have much more expensive Sennheisers for stationary listening, but for walking, trains, etc., you cannot beat the PX's for anything near their price. Sturdy, comp... 
Tift Merritt Traveling Companion Box Set
Tift is a massively under-appreciated talent and treasure. She needs better PR. Her material stands for itself.Neal 
HiDiamond P4 PC vs Nordost Valhalla PC
Ozzy,When I see one at the right price, I likely will jump on it. I let one go by last week, unfortunately. They don't come up very often. In the meantime, I am not really suffering with the Valhalla! I have 2 in my system, along with a LessLoss S... 
HiDiamond P4 PC vs Nordost Valhalla PC
I might, if I see a used one for an attractive price.In the meantime, I have ordered a new LessLoss DFPC Reference. If it is a significant step up from the Sig, it should be exceptional. Have been a big LessLoss fan. Will report after receipt and ... 
HiDiamond P4 PC vs Nordost Valhalla PC
Thanks, Frontier1. I have the original Valhalla. You have cogently answered my question. Refreshing.Neal 
Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?
Thanks, Pavpet. Did the Opal you compared to the (better) Mbl 5011 have the Teflon capacitors, or replacement NOS tubes. I use a pair of Russians (I think 1578's) and a pair of Sylvania Bad Boys.These mods may tip the scale considerably.regards,Neal 
Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?
As a long term and very happy Opal owner (especially after installing the Teflon capacitors Roger supplied), I actually love the retro, industrial look, and, amazingly, my lady friend likes the look as well. That said, the only reason I would ever... 
Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?
FYI, Hovland has been out of business for years. Not syre what happened, because they made very HQ products that also were gorgeous to look at.Neal 
How To Get The Best Sound From Pandora & Rhapsody?
Mitch 4T,I said it was "junk sound," not junk. I cannot see how anyone accustomed to high quality CD - level sound (forget HiRes) can find extended listening to Pandora or Spotify, etc. comfortable. It's not snobbery; simply a higher standard crea...