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Suggestions needed. Speaker audition...Dallas?
Another suggestion of merit is Casey Mckee of Ne Plus Ultra in Austin, who has possibly the broadest range of the finest electronics and speakers on display that I have _ever_ seen outside of NYC (SBS) and Delaware (Overture), and I have seen the ... 
Any exp. w/ Shunyata Dark Field Cable Elevators
Dear 'Spaz',>>>Davt, why roll over and play dead.Grant is making you sound like the bad guy<<<Where do you get that? Davt asked questions, I answered them. He stated an opinion based on incomplete information. I informed him with... 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
Elberoth2,With regards to the original thread question and my answer, my affiliation had _nothing_ to do with my opinion. I simply shared first hand experiences that were in no way related to our business. In threads involving our products, I cont... 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
I own the Maxx 2/210's/Ref 3/CD7 combination within a custom-built room and am very pleased with the results. No question the 610's would be a dream upgrade within that system. I think at this level, component matching within the same line almost ... 
Any exp. w/ Shunyata Dark Field Cable Elevators
My only purpose here was to address ill informed comments about the price and manufacturing cost of our products based on what I know to be true. I don't want to get into product comparisons and tech descriptions related to our products in a comme... 
Any exp. w/ Shunyata Dark Field Cable Elevators
Davt, just an fyi if you don't mind, since you've taken the time to share your strong opinion.The DFE's are made largely of conductive foam, which is in no way considered a "cheap" material by those that use it to ship electronic parts. There is a... 
Power Cords and Power Conditioner, How to arrange?
Based on years of trials and feedback, we learned that if you are plugging multiple(3 or more) components into a Hydra, the power cord going to the wall is the most important, and by a wide margin.The fewer components you have on a single line (Hy... 
Do we believe in Machina Dynamics?
Wow, as many times as it may have been used on this forum in the past, the term "beat to death" is a gross understatement regarding this topic and the endlessly circular nature of the related posts... tune in tomorrow to see who had..."The Last Wo... 
Ever hear a power cable make a huge difference?
>>> "In other words, try them and listen. Only after listening in one's personal system can one decide if there is value in upmarket wire." <<<What? And ruin all the fun for those who delight in circular argument, name calling, c... 
New monoblocs for Maxx II, which ones
rlawry,My quibble was not with the performance of Essence gear. The electronics when completed, and eventually delivered, were decent enough--that is, if what you received for your (pre-paid) money wasn't a work-in-progress prototype that failed t... 
New monoblocs for Maxx II, which ones
I've owned the Maxx 2's for two years. Based on my own experiences and comparisons I would seek audition of the Audio Research 210 or 610T mono's, Atmasphere MA2mk.2.3's and Lamm Hybrid models. I've also heard very positive feedback from freinds ... 
Power Cords on a $1000 budget what would you do?
>>>"there is no scientific reason why a power cord would change or improve the soundwaves comming from your speakers."<<<That is simply not true. There are easy to understand scientific reasons why aftermarket and stock power cor... 
Best guitar explosion of all time
Ok, since no one mentioned Stevie Ray Vaughn, then I need to add him next to John Mclaughlin and a few others--I actually liked Birds Of Fire better than Inner Mounting Flame, with speedy Narada Walden on drums replacing the thunderous Cobham.Ray ... 
Austin City Limits
A must have would be the Townes Van Zant Tribute with Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett,Guy Clark and a host of others paying tribute to the songwriting legend. One of the most haeartfelt musical tributes we've ever seen. Well worth the price of admsission! 
wilson wp8 v. maxx2
I've owned the Sophias, Watt 7's/WatchDog, and now own the Maxx 2's. There are demostrable improvements in dynamic scale and dimensionality in sound with the Maxx 2's, even over the W7/WatchDog. I've heard great comments on the new W8, but I'd hig...