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Cardas Vs. Acoustic Zen
I agree with Colnagoc4. One cannot speak of the qualities of a cable independently of the system - electronics and speakers. Ultimately, all cables are to some extent tone controls and what works best depends on the synergy of the components and c... 
Accustic Arts
What are Isocleans? 
Accustic Arts
I remain skeptical that the engineers at AA would be capable of designing a world class transport and DAC and not have the wherewithal to design a competent clamping puck for their system - not impossible, but highly unlikely IMHO. Perhaps a mat m... 
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With all do respect, if you want to start a thread called Dev versus Tbg, or something more creative, do so - not that it isn't fun to see the back and forth, but can we get back on topic? How does the AA stack up against the competition? Is there... 
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I would be interested in hearing from others that have auditioned the Oracle, especially those that own/owned the AA. Auditioning is hard, it would be nice to get more opinions. As far as I'm concerned the AA is pretty darn good, even with its "un... 
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I would be concerned, perhaps unrightly, that added weight to the mechanism my be damaging in some way. I don't know if this is a legitimate concern, but it would be on my mind. I would love to improve beyond the already superb perfomance of the A... 
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Teajay, we await your impressions of the mat. I wonder what the folks at AA would have to say. I do wonder about the size of the puck comment, why couldn't AA have figured that out? Would they design a puck that wasn't big enough or adequate for d... 
Accustic Arts
Teajay, we await your impressions of the mat. I wonder what the folks at AA would have to say. I do wonder about the size of the puck comment, why couldn't AA have figured that out? Would they design a puck that wasn't big enough or adequate for d... 
Speaker choice for 50w push-pull tube integrated
Merlin VSM-MX - 50 tube watts will be more than enough, their impedance over the frequency range is very tube friendly. 
amps for Merlin VSM-MXE
I have not heard the Dartzeel, but those that owned them certainly seem to like them - no doubt it is a good amplifier. I will say that the CAT JL2 is neither rolled off or syrupy - it is full spectrum and fast. I think the Merlins are intended to... 
Plinius Amps mated with Merlin VSM-Ms?
My mistake. Bobby has not mentioned the Ayres. Sorry. 
Review: Dakiom A103 and R103 Tweak
I had been considering trying these, till now. Thanks Double4w. 
amps for Merlin VSM-MXE
A used CAT JL2. 
What is the best value you have encountered?
Placette RVC ($1,000) - Can compete with megabuck preamplifiers in the right system. 
How would you rate these 2 Channel amps
I'm not sure about availability where you are located, but Pass (and Threshold as mentioned before), SIM, and Plinius are top notch solid state gear.