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Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance?
I just bought a pair of 3m Audience Maestro's off AudioXsell for $175. These have a retail of almost $400. I was using Cardas Cross and in my system these Maestro's kick the Cardas's rear. I have much better bass, transparency, and dynamics. They ... 
Applications for Shunyata Hydra ?
I have a Hydra 2 and I am tickled to death with the performance on my amp. I borrowed a Hydra 4 before buying this one and one at a time I plugged the preamp and CD player into the Hydra 4. I did not like the sources plugged into it. Only the amp.... 
What is the best $1000 CD Player?
New would be Jolida. 
What speakers are you guys driving your BAT's with
I am driving Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Signatures with a BAT VK-200. Drives them very well. 
Need integrated for Tyler linbrook Signature
How about a BAT integrated. I am driving mine right now with a VK200 and they sound great. I also have a Levinson No.29 at 50wpc and it works very well with my Linbrook Sigs. 
Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?
Mrtennis I guess you have never heard a good SS amp? 
Mark Levinson 38S vs 380
I have not owned either but the 380 is suppossed to better because of the circuit board used in it. Much more expensive and I can't remember what it is made of right now. Monday morning blahs I guess...lol. Go to Audioreview.com and read some revi... 
Power Cord for Jolida JD-100
Wow!!! 
Power Cord for Jolida JD-100
Who knows Howard maybe the PC was not broken in????I asked because I have read alot of favorable reviews on VH Audio and am really interested. Like you said maybe in another system it will be better? I emailed Chris asking him a few questions but ... 
Power Cord for Jolida JD-100
Boa2 I have a question? Why don't you recommend the Flavor 4? Thanks!Sam 
Power Cord for Jolida JD-100
A friend of mine has used the PS Audio PC's and was not impressed. Guess like most other equipment it is a matter of taste? Personally I like the way they look. 
Power Cord for Jolida JD-100
Boa2 does the Audience and VDHF4 have a brighter or more detailed sound? 
Power Cord for Jolida JD-100
I agree with you and thanks for the tube information. I did not know some of the characteristics of the tubes you mentioned. I did forget to add I retubed over a year ago with GE triple mica black plates. I tried RCA's 1st but like the GE's better... 
Cable for my amp.
OK just asked. Thanks! 
Cable for my amp.
Nsgarch...How does the ExactPower unit compare to the Powervar that is advertised here for $249?