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Experience with Audio Alchemy DDS pro transport
If this is the one with Pioneer platter where the CD is placed shiney side up, I owned one. Never had a problem with it, worked perfectly while I owned it. It was the only piece of Audio Alchemy that I liked. They haven't been made for a long time... 
Joshua Tree
I've owned the gold CD. It was OK but I'm listening to the latest Japanese release which is pretty nice and much, much less than the gold. Maybe $30, check CD Universe. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Mahler259,I agree that the GG Revelations are a great product. Everything is presented with a natural balanced ease. Bass is quite spectacular and the treble sings without being overly aggressive or harsh. IMO: the price to performance ratio is of... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Hey, U Byte! Oh yeah, U Byte 2! Well I'm thinking about going one box. It's the only solution for this insanity. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
I want to clarify my statement about the Gabriel being a hair closed in and bass a bit fuzzy. 1. This was my impression of the cable right out of the box.2. The qualities I was describing were extremely slight. 3. This was my impression compared t... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Put in my new Gabriel Revelations last night. Right out of the box, just a hair closed in and bass, while there, was a bit fuzzy. These are just preliminary impressions that don't really mean much at this point, just thought I'd report. I have own... 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
I'm going to have a Revelation vs Revelation shoot-out at the OK Corral. I'm currently using balanced Virtual Dynamics (version 1) ICs and Steve has just sent out a pair of balanced Gabriel Revelation ICs. I have tried the GGs and liked them. We'l... 
Need advice re: Tube dampers
Herbies 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 & S3.4 Owners?
So in your opinions it's more of a visual thing than a sonic one. I wonder why Dynaudio decided to configure the drivers in such a way. Do you think this placement might have less room effect than having the bass drivers closer to the floor? Maybe... 
Anyone going to see Loreena McKennitt?
Really enjoyed the show! What a voice, both singing AND speaking during her narratives. Very glad I went!PS: Always assumed that a lot of things on her albums were studio special effects. Boy was I wrong. 
Stealth Varidig Sextet Break In Period?
Fiddler,I sold the balanced Sextet and went with the balanced Virtual Dynamics Revelaion signature (1.5m). Depending on ones system I could see choosing either one of these cables. In my system the VD won out. I have never heard the VD Genesis, wh... 
What Mobile Fidelity lp or cd is your fav ?
Tom Petty-Full Moon Fever 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Good thread. I'm interested in hearing some opinions on the Gabriel speaker cables. Anyone using them? 
EAR Acute
I'm not sure "modded" is the correct term here, depends on your definition of the word I suppose. The case, DAC chips and transport are the only things retained with everything else replaced. Maybe "severe mod" would be appropriate. All reports so... 
purist vs. concierto vs. elrod vs dcca power cable
Mr. Tennis,Several questions about the VooDoo PCs. Have you heard the VooDoo Tesla 3? Accoding to their net site VooDoo recommends the Gold Dragon for amps over 200 watts. Are you using it on your front end? Just curious.Thanks