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Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hey @arafiq Yeah, the Audio Envy cables are about the biggest improvement in S.Q. for under 200.00!I just got a 3p I ordered last week.I installed it, the last remaining A E power cord cord, today on the power supply for my microZotl amp.Right out... 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hi @arafiq The 3p is the standard grounded cable.The 2p is ungrounded. It is useful for eliminating ground or audio loops traveling through the ground leg of the wire.As long as your amp is grounded using the 2p is up to you.But if you are experie... 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hey @arafiq  You have some respectable headphones that will scale well.Just to give you some reference; of my phones my favorites are Beyerdynamic T1 and ZMF Auteur.My system is just phones, no speakers.So, I have Ocean Elite 3 connected to my pow... 
Looking for closed back headphone advice
The Beyer T1 is semi open, but it is a splendid phone. 
Favorite Headphone Stands - What do you look for?
Hi,Here's a tip I read, tried it & worked great:I have 5 headphones, so no stand is sufficient to hold all of them, and multiple stands just not enough room.I got a cheap microphone stand from Amazon (@13,00).It will hold around 8 sets of ph. ... 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hey @arafiq Final thought (LOL)If 160.00 per cable is in your budget go with the Audio Envy.............excellent sounding, quality built cables 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hi @arafiq LOL about the Curious Cable 50 hours..........I am interested to hear opinion of the sound in contrast to the AudioquestJust to add I have also had very positive results with the Audio Envy power cords.They're about twice the price of t... 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
BTW, have you decided on a USB cable yet? 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hi again @Arafiq,@chayro makes an excellent point, especially considering the break in required for the AM Tubadour, as we have discussed.I too have found the Signal power cords an excellent & affordable product & use them throughout.On an... 
Recommendations for next headphone
I second considering one of the ZMF phones.I have the Auteur & find it very musically satisfying. 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
Dueland DCA16GA interconnect.Danish tinned copper and oil impregnated cotton dielectric.By far the best cable I have ever heard and the price is unbelievably low.These easily replaced my Cardas Golden Presence cables!! 
Confused as to where to go next...looking for warmth
Switch cables to Cardas...................... 
Want to setup basic home audio system
Denon PMA-600NE Built in DAC for your computer streaming399.00 ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 speakers280.00that leaves @300.00 for cables / stand / etc.All brand new & available on Amazon w / 30 day return 
DAC choices -- help me cross the line
Just to add, I have no idea how the Curious would affect the sound with the Opt Rendu streamer. 
DAC choices -- help me cross the line
Hey Arafiq,Even after 20 something years in this audio hobby  and knowing that with analogue systems cables can make a big, big difference I never gave USB cables a thought (seems I'll never learn). As a newbie in computer / digital sound I just d...