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Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
Which direction do the GC cable go, arrows to the source or from the source?Thanks 
Review: Michael Wolff Cables Silver/Gold/Carbon Interconnects Interconnect
Lou,Michael Wolff died about 8 years ago, company no longer in business. I have the ICs and a few power cords, very good quality cords. RPW 
Apogee Diva Ribbon Speakers - I need an amp
Henry tested his amps on his Scintillas, I am not sure why he does not list it on the specs.I have used the H20 S 250 on Wilson WATT/Puppy 5's . 
Apogee Diva Ribbon Speakers - I need an amp
H2O, was made for Apogee Scintillas. Can drive 2 ohm load with ease. 
Akiko Audio Tuning Sticks
I have the AC version, does just what the Six Moons review stated. Much better dimensionality and soundstage increase. I just bought a pair of the universal sticks to experiment with. Very easy to hear the difference in my system.Purchased from Ja... 
Wyred STP-SE : Break In Times
Audiotweak,What internal mods are you referring to?Thanks 
Still Looking for Amplifier Power cord
I have an H2O Class "D" amp and the best cords I have tried and owned are Kaplan HE and Triode Wire Labs 8 gauge. The Kaplan is warmer than the TWL, but both control bass very well. I use Watt/Puppies 5. 
H20 Revisited
I have had my S250S four years now without any problems. It is very sensitive to power cord and IC changes, actually I can hear any change I make quite easily.I recently aquired a tube preamp and like the sound much better than the SS pre I have. ... 
Review: Solitone Model X Interconnect
Excellent review of the X cables matching my own findings over the last year. I started with a set of Model one speaker cables and was so amazed at the performance of these entry level cables that I upgraded to the Model X IC and speaker cable. At... 
The Isolator: the latest rip-off?
I have had one on my Well Tempered arm with Grado Sonata for about six months now. I am very satisfied with it's performance, better low bass definition, less surface noise, better soundstaging. The price seems high, but the materials have to be m... 
Wilson Watt 5 with Puppy 2, will this work?
Vhuang,It will work fine, just remember to invert the speaker cables to the puppy 2 and again from the puppy to the watt. I use this setup and they sound great. I did elevate the speakers with longer spikes and have them sitting in Aurios on marbl... 
New H20 Signature S250
Mrcaspence1 did you purchase a Signature S250 or did you get the upgrade? I am curious as to the improvements over the standard S250. I currently have a S250 and am thinking of the upgrade, but would like to know what improvements to expect. I am ... 
Need help with Kinergetics Subs - Newbie
John,Yes, an outboard amp in relation to the Kinergetics amp/crossover unit is just a normal amp, preferrably one with high current for good bass control. The description you give does not sound like clipping, the sound I hear when the speakers cl... 
Need help with Kinergetics Subs - Newbie
John,I have owned the Kinergetics SW-200 for about 12 years now and have had the problem you are referring to. The amp section is the culprit, it is a 150 wpc unit using inexpensive bipolar transisters that clip very easily. The left and right sen... 
Review: H2o Audio Signature Monoblocks
Muralman, what power cords and isolation products have you used with the H2o? I have had the S250 for about two months now and notice it is sensitive to power cord changes.