ricred1

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Neutral Sounding Silver Cables?
Silver Audio works well in my system. I've compared them to Kimber, Transparent, Clear Day and a few others. Clear Day offers great value, but overall I prefer Silver Audio. 
Wilson Audio paint problems
Mw_chenNo speaker, car, or any manufacture will warranty their product forever. You should discount most of what people say on Audiogon. I agree they should at least meet you half-way, but what Tmsorosk suggests isn't realistic. 
Wilson Audio paint problems
Wow! Sorry to hear they won't make some kind of deal with you. Wilson Audio has provided top notch customer service to me. That being said, if I spent that much money on a pair of speakers I would expect more.I would be very upset. 
Wilson Audio paint problems
Mw_chenIt's actually a problem with the glue supplier. I had the same issue with Sophia 2s and yes it was at the joint. Are your Maxx 2s still under warranty? Wilson Audio was more than good to me and promptly resolved my issue. My advise is to ta... 
transparent audio ultra ic burn in time
I had a home audition of Transparent Ultra MM2 Speaker and interconnect cable. They just didn't sound good in my system. I returned them and purchased another product. 
Best sounding DAC with a Rega Apollo
JohnnyrThe pictures of my system were taken when I first received the Sophia IIIs. I removed the rollers and spiked them after they were set-up. 
Best sounding DAC with a Rega Apollo
Rar1I didn't pay $3500 for the DAC7. I do everything in stages and after much discussion with my dealer, based on what I wanted to spend, my current equipment, and what my weakest link was, the DAC7 was the best option(didn't want to spend 5K on D... 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Artemis EOS and now Wilson Sophia IIIs. 
Best sounding DAC with a Rega Apollo
I have a Rega Apollo and just added the Audio Research DAC7. Adding the DAC7 to my system was significant. I don't know if the Apollo is that bad or the DAC7 is that good, but the soundstage, low end, and any other audiophile term you would like t... 
Most significant upgrade
I have been upgrading for the past two years. My experience upgrading requires that I provide you two answers. I submit speakers are the foundation of a system and you should build around them. I just added an Audio Research DAC7. I don't want to ... 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Tesseract86I retired from the Air Force as an E-8 and work everyday. I have been doing this for many years. Buying, selling, and at one point had to sell everything that I had. I'm middle class not rich, but I've bought demo equipment and was will... 
Help with system overhaul What would you do....
Let me preface my comments with the following: there are no absolutes with audio, one mans/women poison is medicine for someone else. I have done some serious upgrading over the past 2 years. I gone from Audio Physic Virgo IIIs to Wilson Sophia II... 
Speaker cables for Wilson Sophia 3
SoundcomponentsI don't agree with your statement that nothing will focus like Transparent. I had a home audition of the most current Transparent Cable(Ultra) and it wasn't even close to being the best cable in my system. I've talked to several peo... 
Upgrading from Rega Apollo
KbarkamianOn a side note, the old distributor was Frank Huang and I agree that he is a great guy. With the exception of the Rega Apollo, I have purchased everything from him for just under 20 years. Frank and I have a great relationship and I trus... 
Upgrading from Rega Apollo
BrownsfanI looked into the Modwright Sony 5400, but it looks like I can only purchase it direct. Do you know if they offer a home trail?KbarkamianI've read goods things about the Bryston's BCD-1. I believe they have a local dealer here and I will ...