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Are my CAT5 and router my weak link?
I had my PWD system wired with CAT 5. It sounded good. Then I started adding CAT 6 with each piece it sounded better. I thought I was done. Then I saw CAT 7 on Amazon. I tried a piece or two. Drat it sounded better. Now I'm slowly replacing every ... 
Magnepan Service HORRIBLE???
Magnepan makes a great product. I've owned several of their speakers including 3.6s. Made in USA. The shipping company is most at fault here I believe and should get there deserved share of the blame. I don't think one should be penalized for buyi... 
Perfect Wave II DAC alternatives?
John.I'd see if Chris could help trouble shoot or bring it over and hook up in my system if that could work. 
Beware MSS Hifi, avoid Fraud
I sold some amps to Johnny. The transaction went smoothly without a hitch. He was very entertaining to talk to. Don't doubt he doesn't deserve the rep, but he acted honorably to me. So I guess he was not all bad. I enjoyed speaking to his other em... 
Ceiling diffusion
You will have to experiment. I've done all 4 variations with sucess. Depends on room or your taste. Not an exact science. 
Why are so many albums poorly remastered onto cd
It would be interesting to find out exactly how HD Tracks gets there Hi Rez stuff. Are they taken from original masters and remastered? Are the tracks just cleverly upsampled? Why are there differences in quality? I have seen some mainstream revie... 
Audio Voodoo - A tale of Offramp 5 and PWD MKII
So how do you like the Trinnov? How many outputs does it have?I'd like to talk with you. Please email me. Sgrowan@charter.net 
Best DAC under 2k US ?
I know several people who have stopped using the i2s buss via HDMI because they liked the XLR digital connection better between the two. The PWT is a very nice transport. I use one. Is it the best available? No. But it does have some nice features... 
What stereo amp sounds better than digital monos?
Don't be afraid to audition Coda amps. Great sounding amps. I believe comparable to Levinson, Krell, or Pass for thousands less. Build quality is there and SQ too. 
Best DAC under 2k US ?
I also am very pleased with both the PWD I and even more so with the PWD ll. I do like it with the PWT best, but as a Bridge owner, I listen with the Bridge 99% of the time. It sounds great and the latest software that has been available for sever... 
a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble
I think you should review/try the Coda equipment. The guys at Coda seem to build a very relaxed solid state amp. The #15 might really be something you'd like. A lot of solid state amps can start sounding harsh if not given their own direct line. T... 
upgrade cables
Milpai,I'm running Signal Cable also but taking Frank's advice and running Silver Resolution Interconnects with Analog 2 speaker cables. Frank thought that was the best way to go but I'm real curious about using Silver Res. on speaker cables as we... 
McIntosh or Bryston amps for Legacy Speakers
Hey John,Yes it is true I love my Coda amps and CP preamp. I'm running two CX amps and one CSX amp to quad amp my Legacy Helix. Bill Duddleston uses Coda amps to voice all his speakers. I've had Mark Levinson 436s, Krell KSA 250s, Acoustat TNTs, H... 
The Problem with Synergistic Research
Sabai, I used to own lots of Synergistic wire. I owned the Resolution Reference cables. They sounded great at the time. I got tired of all the Active Shielding mess. It really became a pain to plug all that stuff in. When SR replaced it with the n... 
Legacy Focus 20/20's vs PBN Montana EPS-2
Edonsmith, If you are ever in St. Louis let me know, you can come listen to mine.