pokey77

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Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
@defiantboomerang No blind test needed. Just go listen and you'll find what you like, not what someone else does.  
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
@defiantboomerangActually, only your ears can/will help you determine what sounds best to you. 
Aurender N10
@ihmeyers I just wrote three or four paragraphs and Agon' decided it didn't want to save it.Nutshell - The N10 is very capable, with ease, dynamics, amazing 3D soundstage and musician placement - you can hear them just where they are on stage.I ag... 
News: Qobuz Hi-Res platform's debut is scheduled for this October. See Qobuz Links below
I have an N10 coming and so very pleased to see a second option. 
Wilson Audio Sabrina . . . I'm smitten. Should I consider others?
I failed to mention in my post that I have auditioned the Treo CT and the Quatro Wood CT. McIntosh and Ayre gear were used respectively. For me, neither demo conveyed the emotion and sparkle that the Sabrina does, consistently. I've heard the Sabr... 
Wilson Audio Sabrina . . . I'm smitten. Should I consider others?
It'd be nice to get this thread back on track. 
Wilson Audio Sabrina . . . I'm smitten. Should I consider others?
@ kcpellethead IMHO, you should be smitten! The Sabrina is a very very good value and was my favorite speaker for a number of years. I’ve heard them with the ARC GSi 75 integrated (now discontinued), LS 28/VT 80 combo, D’Agostino separates, Nagra... 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
Thought I'd come back to see if this thread actually got interesting. Nope, nada, bupkiss.Agree with @ghosthouse  and @david_ten  too. 
Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
@wcfeilThe voice of reason right here. There's no best, just what one prefers. I've heard the A3s twice with SS gear and though I can afford them and am looking for new speakers, they aren't on my short list. That just means I don't like them, not... 
New D'Agostino Monoblocks...$250,000
@roxy54 Now that was funny.... 
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
@ejlif Here are some thoughts on the Blade 2s from my encounter with them at the LA Audio Show 2017."Please take it for what it is worth:I heard both the H360 and the Hegel Reference separates - pre/amp/DAC with Blade IIs at the Los Angeles Audio ... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@roxy54 Agreed. And now Mark is offering to sell all these lucky people some CPT gear. Gotta be a sure bet. COD of course. ha 
Has Paypal suddenly started charging sales tax?
@mofimadness you gotta love them' states...... 
Hegel H590
Nice informative post Troy. 
Best amp for KEF LS50
I've heard the LS50s a number of times. The first time was the best; it was at THE Show at Newport when they premiered. They were paired with Parasound separates that were approx $8-9k and a laptop for source. Very nice sound, but a lot of $$ for ...