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Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
There is nothing I don't like about it. I just like the Ref 3 better. As I said it is a flavor thing and the ARC sonic signature for me is what excites my auditory nerves. 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
"ARC has more detail up front, IMO ARC can be more hi fi sounding. Overall cj easier to listen to over a wider range of recordings.let the flames begin:)"It is not an issue of flames but an understanding of what flavor for each of us rocks our son... 
Review: Wilson Audio X-2 Alexandria Speaker
The X-2 stands 72 inches tall excluding of course the spike height. 
EMM "Versions"
The newest production runs have the discrete DAC's as best I understand ityes of course you can switch from 1X DSD to 2X DSD and vv 
Do Audiophiles blow speakers?
Simply putI am amazed. 
OK WILSON OWNERS. HERE IS YOUR CHALLENGE
"So I think this is a great idea. But keep an open mind to try this with any other speakers or sources, electronics, cables, etc. Most of the fun is meeting and befriending other people in this hobby."I absolutely agree"Last night I dropped in a p... 
EMM "Versions"
One final caveat which I forgotThe newer versions have a satin finish to the front panels whereas the earlier versions were somewhat polished.Also the newer CDSD is lacking the symbols for DSD as well as SACD, none of which obviously have anything... 
EMM "Versions"
Really no different version except to say that with each production there is often what is called "rolling line changes"Having said this however, the newest version of the CDSD has a plastic Philips transport as compared to the prior metal transpo... 
Any expericience with Nordost Valhalla powercord ?
Thanks LarryIt has taken me 33 years to get to this point. Everyone must decide for themselves when they have reached audio nirvana wherein they kick back and just enjoy the music. I feel that is where I am now. 
Do Audiophiles blow speakers?
That is the beauty of Wilson speakers...you will blow a resistor and probably never a driver.Dmurfet...you should be able to change the resistor yourself. It takes all of 30 seconds and they are included in the kit that comes with your speakers. 
Any expericience with Nordost Valhalla powercord ?
I use all Valhalla throughout my entire system including 4 Valhalla power cords,speaker cable and interconnects.Simply put (IMO) there is no finer cable made. Certainly there may be more expensive but none that brings to life my system in the mann... 
ARC CD2 or CDT1 as transports ?
For the money the ARC CD 2 Mk ll is an exceptional piece of equipment.I have not heard the other. 
VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3?
No problem---but with all due respects I will hang on to my Valhalla 
VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3?
It was the original Anacondas. 
VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3?
No need as I owned them before my Valhalla PC'sBear in mind that a "system" is a synergy of all of its parts and in my system and for my ears Valhalla PC's were enchanting