nordicnorm

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NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I would be curious to know if anyone has compared the CT Matrix against Teo Audio Splash cables? 
What's the best Sony CD/SACD player?
i had a Sony S9000ES player for many years (since replaced with an Esoteric DV-50S), and I wouldn’t call its sound "strident" by any means!?But then again, I was running it through tubes (both preamp and amp). 
Power Cord
Blue Circle BC68 Mkii has in-line filtering.They cost around $500. 
Should I buy SACD's or Buy Quality Multi-Format CD player and use Old Digital CD's?
Both the Esoteric DV-50S or Krell SACD Standard Mk III can be found for under $1,500 and represent terrific performance for their cost. 
Looking for a good DAC under $500
A used Teac UD-501 outperforms the Schitt Bifrost (I’ve owned both). 
looking for the best cd transport only, without dac
I would recommend an Esoteric DV50S for $1,300.Very high build quality and a terrific performer.It is a bit overkill as a transport, but it will perform very nicely.  
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
JJ tubes are a fine budget tube (~$15/tube).I once had a preamp that used 12AU7 tubes that came with JJ’s. I found the sound to be pretty uninspiring so I changed them to Psvane 12AU7-TII.At US$50 each, they were a significant step up sonically fr... 
Interconnect Cables
You should audition Teo Audio Splash ICs. They offer a money-back guarantee. So if you don't like them, all you are out is the cost of postage.I use their entry-level cable - the Game Changer (~$600) but have read positive reports from people who ... 
Audiophiles should learn from people who created audio
I had an experience the other day that is germane to this topic.A few weeks ago I had a fellow audio-enthusiast over who was skeptical over the difference a cable can make. I was swapping out my Teo Audio Game Changer ICs with low budget cables. H... 
Recommedation for Phono Pre for my modest rig
+1 on the Croft RIAA. Superb phono stage.I'm running Shuguang Custom12AX7 LS tubes in mine. 
Cable recommendation between Dac and Integrated amp
Teo Audio Game Changer IC's are within your budget.Plus, they offer a money-back guarantee.If you don't like 'em, all you're out is the postage. 
Rate my system and chose the next upgrade
Your best bang-for-your-buck upgrade would definitely be the speakers.You could probably find a pair of Martin Logan Spires for just over $3,000. Or Montis for just under $5,000.Used, of course.But ML's require a fair bit of space around them to w... 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
I read this comment about one person’s experience with Teo Audio Game Changer cables on another audio board (canuckaudiomart), and thought I would share it.The poster is one of the moderators of the site. The entire thread can be read here: http:/... 
CD/DVD player advice
I would suggest considering an external DAC and use your CD player just as a transport. If your DVD player dies, then replace it with another. Most people are wary of buying a 10-15 year CD player, but a player that cost $5,000 15 years ago can no... 
Question about Teo Gamechanger!
Teo offers a money back guarantee, so all you have to lose by trying them is a bit of postage? If you try them and you can’t hear a difference, simply send them back.The Teo Audio cable mentioned in the review steakster posted is not the Game Chan...