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Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
"what i conclude from your post is that the use of elrod gold power cords can reduce errors of timbre and create some semblance, perhaps, an illusion of a live performance"Hello Mrtennis,Its very close to that I think. I believe David cords do not... 
Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
" could you elaborate on what you believe is the affect of the elrod gold power upon the sound of your stereo system"Hello Mrtennis,No, I can't. Sorry. Can you describe effect of attending live concert of your favorite orchestra/singer/rapper etc?... 
Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
"...what the elrod gold power cable does or does not do, per the sound of a stereo system"Hello,This is always a problem for me to use words to describe specific aural experience, If we are talking about low to mid fi then words like "richer", "mo... 
Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
""how many hours are required to break in 100% the JE LA 300 ME?"Dear Guido,different people - different experience. I was literally shocked then I was able to appreciate late prototype of Joule-Electra LA-300ME and the rest "opening and more and ... 
Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
Hello Jim,I have a conflict of inretest describing Joule-Electra LA-300ME preamp but fortunatelly for me you already own this preamp.Comment on Elrod cables and LA-300ME. While, Silver series cables are excellent and well beyond that - if you can ... 
Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
"- Are you saying I would be better off spending $3000 on a Siver Statement PC than upgrading my Dali Ikon 6 speakers to a $3000 pair of Triangle Antal Ex? " Probably not but if you will upgrade to Gold Statement power cord (retail: $5,500) then Y... 
Review: Elrod Power Systems Gold Statement Power Cord Power cord
Hello Robert,I have my two Gold Statement power cords for about 3-4 months and they still continue to break-in. In my experience of break-in - sometimes they change their sonic signature i.e. becaming a bit "soft" losing their focus (imaging blur)... 
New Bel Canto Gear at RMAF
Thank you Guido. Excellent review 
Inexpensive high efficiency bookshelf speakers
Thank you. Omega look interesting (93 dB) and I am looking toward Decware as well. Focal 706v ? What web site or manufacturer name?Thanks againSimon 
Inexpensive high efficiency bookshelf speakers
Usblues: What is the web site of KRK Systems? They are not listed (under this name) in Audiogon Industry directory.Thank youSimon 
Preamp recommendation $2500-$3000 for ref 1000's
Joule-Electra LA-150 MkII. I think they have a few demos - call them. Excellent synergy with solid state power amp. 
Inexpensive high efficiency bookshelf speakers
Thank you very much for your help with suggestions. My need, however, is very specific, speakers must have high efficiency not less then 94-95 dB. I don;t need used but with MSRP somewhat less then $1000 will be fine. Slighly more expensive will d... 
Krell FPB 400CX, Bel Canto Ref1000 MkII
"32lbs my Krell is..200w/ch into 8ohms it will do"...for you, I am sure and its good. For many of us such light weight means nothing bad but absense of heave heatsinks and heavy transformers. This obviously imply on the diminished concern with hea... 
Krell FPB 400CX, Bel Canto Ref1000 MkII
Bel Canto Ref1000 MkII is simply outstanding amplifier. At $6k/pr it provide unbeatable performance.I don't like Placette passive preaamp, I owned it and it does not have enough dynamic range and bass extension as compared to excellent active prea... 
New Bel Canto amps compared to older models?
Cal Rubinson published rave review of these monoblocks in the latest issue of Stereophile (issue 32, page 41). He is so impressed that he sent them to John Atkinson for the follow up.Bravo, Kal!!!!