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MIT Tube Cables and Solid State Amps?
Yeah sounds weird Jim but I did pretty extensive comparisons and that's what I hear. Like I mentioned above I haven't heard every cable but I've heard and owned alot from Tara, Kimber, Monster, Straightwire, and Audioquest and probably a few more ... 
MIT Tube Cables and Solid State Amps?
Hey Rsa, I use MIT shotgun ic's with a ca 200 and it makes for an extremely transparant presentation. I believe these to be the best bang in the MIT line that I have heard and I've heard alot of their stuff including their top reference line. The ... 
Rock and Roll Snobbery
I dunno Ben, I've bought some rock/pop CD's that sound pretty bad on my system like 3 doors down - I gave it to my daughter for her car. Also some of my fav artists like Clapton, the August CD is terrible sounding. I bought 3 CD's yesterday, Cowbo... 
Help me find a smooth solid-state amp?
Consider a tube pre like a CJ PV10, a great match for a bright amp if your Adcom is bright, I used to have a 555II and switched to a Classe 200, much smoother midrange and highs with plenty of punch. A much more refined sound. I still match it wit... 
BEST Digital Cable
Illuminations D-60. 
Which Speaker in the 4-6K Range?
Thanks Jim, I'm hot and cold on Logans. I listened to some Aerius the other day with all Classe electronics and the sound is so open it's got to be addictive but I worry about bass response and maybe too much detail for older CD recordings. 
Which Speaker in the 4-6K Range?
Anybody own or heard the new ML Ascents? If that is what they are called - the model under the Prodigy's. 
speaker cable
MP I agree with the above posts regarding MIT, you should give them a listen. I too like a full, warm sound - I am currently using MH750 S3's with a Classe amp and Vandy 3A sig speakers. I am using 330 Shotgun med impedance IC's and have found the... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Dekay, I believe they are one in the same, that Illuminati and Illuminations, name change for some reason and I believe less expensive. 
Why do digital cables sound different?
I don't care what any of the critics say there is a difference. I replaced an audioquest digital pro with an illuminati D60 with Meridian gear years ago and the difference was gigantic for me. How that skinny little wire can make such a difference... 
Your Listening chair
Headrest is a must...otherwise your neck can get cramped while sleeping. 
Power Cords for Spectral equipment
Fair enough. Good day. 
Power Cords for Spectral equipment
Brulee, I have AB'd several brands, Kimber, Cardas, Audioquest, and Tara to name a few. I don't get congestion and fog and MIT Z II doesn't "choke" my amp either and I've compared it to other brands as well, Synergistic, Cardas, EEL Ref. If you do... 
Power Cords for Spectral equipment
Well cornfedboy, pretty strong opionion. I doubt MIT/Specral purchasers are self dillusional, that's such a broad generalization and stereotypical remark that I don't see how your opinion could have any merit. Usually when someone hates a product ... 
How many of us fall asleep while
Man, am I glad this post popped up - I thought it was me. I fall asleep almost every time, I thought it was my age, only 42 but a 20 year old and 17 year old have aged me! As soon as I close my eyes to enjoy the soundstage it's over.