raymond_tan

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Ayre MR-X monoblocks - how good are they??
How many MX-R owners out there are pairing your amps with a tube preamp? I'm using a First Sound tube-pre and wonder if they will be a good match for the Ayre. My speakers are Sonus Faber Cremonas. I am considering getting a used MX-R monobloc pai... 
Can the RA Opus 21 rock better than a Wadia?
Thanks for all your helpful insight.The Opus 21 is seriously tempting. Any Wadia users out there compared the two and have a take on this? 
Pure Note Paragon vs. Kimber Select
Jose21I am wondering if you have used the Cerulean previously? I have the Cerulean and would love to know how the Paragon improves on the previous model, and if it is worth upgrading.thanks 
Sonus Faber grand Piano sounds muddy????
I own the GP Home series, matched with Classe amps. My system is rich, smooth and dynamic with an occasional hint of mid-bass hump on some music, something I can live with. Sonus Faber has a warm signature, and I think equipment partnering is cruc... 
Shunyata versus Elrod
I owned both Shuntyata and Elrod cords, although not the Anaconda but have extended listening sessions with it. IMO, you're not going to get the extra body with the Elrod (comparing against the Anaconda VX), neither would the Taipan. The Elrods wi... 
LATIN Guitar ??
Govi's "No Strings Attached" and "Guitar Odyssey", simply fantastic. 
Cheap speaker tweak
Been using tiles under my system for the last two years. These tiles have to be 2 to 3 inches thick to get the solidity you need. here's my take: Granite improves the soundstage but Marble makes the bass tighter, although it may add an occasional ... 
Best Blues Rock recommendations?
Thanks! You Guys are absolutely wonderful! Just to let ya all now, I've printed most of your recommendations down and will be using them as a basis for all my future blues purchases. What I'll probably do is pick the best album from each of the ma...