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bananas vs spades as terminals for speaker cables
I bought a pair of speaker cable from Klaus at Odyssey, and he said banana at amp end, he said it sounded better to him, he should know, i use his amps. 
Interconnect Help - Recommendation Please
Danlib1 is right. There is no need to spend 1500 for a interconnect. Also there are many here on Audiogon used that are in new or almost new condition. I just bought a pair of Cryo Parts Sappire I/C for 220.00, 6 ft. used in mint condition, i repl... 
Cables & Merlin TSM-XMr
I was in the same boat as you, i just bought a pair of Cardas Twinlink speaker cable to use with my VTL ST 85 tube amp, sounds smooth out of the box, but not broke in yet. I know he reccomends the SE9 but i;ll go with this for now.i was using TG A... 
Emotiva vs. some bigger boys
Hello, this was a good reveiw t read. I bought my son a Emotiva XPA 2 for a gift, site and sound unheard. I have not heard it but my son likes it, and i;m happy i picked a good choice of amp for him. He uses it with a Adcom GTP 450 pre-amp. I thou... 
VTL ST-85 versus Music Reference RM-10 MKii
Hello Rrboogie, i have to disagree with what Plato said about the ST85 in Tetrode mode. I have that same amp as i have e-mailed with you recently, too me this amp in Triode is too soft sounding with the Merlins, but then again what kind of music d... 
Aperion Audio T6 VS NHT Classic Four
I've heard these speakers,sounded very goog, i;;m talking about the NHT speakers. I;d say these are the better of the 2.Plus NHT speakers were always good sounding and in my opinion better company, been around awhile, but you must listen first and... 
Reliability issues with VTL amps/pre-amps
i have owned the same amp for 2 years with no problems, how old is your amp? Also does it have both triode and tetrode switch?What tubes do you use. I use NOS fatboy tubes from the 60's.Tell what tubes you use so i never use them in this amp, than... 
has any one owned a pair of Spica sc 30?
BOuGHT a pair for my kid 3 years ago..reconed them sound better than i thought..he still uses them.put them on low stands... 
Is Apogee in a class by itself among planars?
Yes they are great speakers. I own a pair of Apogee Centuar Major speakers. I love them great midrange...they have good bass and do have a big soundstage...they are keepers for me..i;m buying some merlin tsm-mm so i could hear something different ... 
Tubes for VTL 5.5 Preamp
hello...I OWN THIS pre-amp. i;m using 4 mullard 12at7 tubes and 2 Telefunken smooth plates..all are matched.Keven deal at upscale audio sell the 12at7s...call him... 
Review: Krell Resolution 2 Speaker
WHERE did you buy these speakers..i live in chicago and would like to hear them...thanks 
How to clean Analysis Plus T1 spades ?
fine steel wool.... 
"New Stock" EH EL34 Fat Boy and TungSol 6550
i use a quad of sylvania 60's fat boy el34 tubes in my vac 35/35 amp...i liked them..sold the amp still have 5 fatboys left..one day... 
Rivals for B&W 805 Signature in small rooms?
Merlin TSM.... 
What Causes Tube Noise at Start-up?
try and switch the red bias light kt88s to the green and see if the bias follows the switch...if it does you need 2 new tubes the kt88...i own a vac pa 35/35....