rja

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Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
I don't feel equipped to describe sound (mostly from lack of experience) but short of clapping two stones together and just declaring "me like!!!", I'll try. The impression I get listening to the Raptures is "solidity with finesse" meaning there i... 
Difference between Siemens CCa & 7308
I certainly would not kick a 7308 out of bed for lack of a CCa! 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Well they've been playing for a couple of days now. So far they are sounding quite fine. I was afraid this would happen, now I've got to figure a way to scrape together the scratch so I don't have to send these back! 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
This may sound a bit weird but I had eye surgery last Thursday. I think they are very, very dark blue or black. They look better than the Revelations to me. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I believe Audio Horizons will install volume control to the TD3.0 tube DAC so it can bypass preamp. Is anyone using the tube DAC direct? 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Audioforever,Just received an e-mail from Steve. He says break-in time on the Raptures is 250-300 hours. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Audioforever,Received Raptures today and they are in my system. I don't know if they are brand new or not so will let them burn-in a while. I'll try to post my impressions in a day or two. Real nice of Steve to let me check them out.BTW: I've owne... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Steve sent out some balanced Raptures to try on Friday so I will soon know what you guys are talking about. If they are as good as you say, they might not be going back! 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
4. What's the "best" speaker, preamp, amp, cable etc.? 
Buying from Canada a hassle for you too?
Canada seems to have a love hate thing going on with us. The hate thing is manifested toward letters and packages crossing their border. 8^) 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
1. This seems to getting more common, buyers and sellers who don't leave feedback on Audiogon. I will not do repeat business with anyone who doesn't leave feedback, either on Audiogon or ebay. I feel that it's rude.2. You can't be hearing what you... 
Power Cord Revelation
Mootsdude,Trust your ears. Forget about all that other stuff. There's a lot of stuff we don't understand, doesn't mean it's not happening. Enjoy! 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Has anyone used the AH TP2.0 or 2.1 with Wadias? 
Non classical piano based music recommendaiton
The latest artist I've hear that fits your criteria is Taylor Eigsti (sp?). Quite a young man but very accomplished pianist. His sidemen, bass and drums, are also very good. 
Ugliest Speakers???
I think there are a few speakers, as well as components, whose superb performance transcends their ugly appearance.