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2 different cables on biwire speaker
There are many fantasies in the audio industry about mixing and matching cables. We have for many years combined not only different brand of cables but different forms of conductors such as ribbon and solid core. Case in point I happen to like bi ... 
What is the thingie on the WBT Bananna Plug
The plastic on the WBT of course does not keep it from connecting to the speaker that would be counterproductive.The WBT banana opens up once you install them into the speaker post and you turn them as tight as you desire.It is an excellent produc... 
What happened to Red Rose R3?
Go to 1redrose.com a new website for the tube gear and the R3. On the old website they are displaying the solid state stuff. 
Beyond SACD with Redbook: Price No Object
We have done 4 shoot outs of the best of the best. Now please realize that since the shoot outs that we did just a couple of months ago there have been some changes.Let me further add that I am a dealer for the Electrocompaniet EMC 1 and the Mephi... 
best k-88, 6550 under 40 each
The best KT 88's and 6550's that I have found are the STR KT 88's and 6550's although I personally like KT 88's a lot more than the 6550's. A customer sent me my first set as a gift for an Aronov integrated amp several years ago and I was so impre... 
Power cord question
Synergistic research has some powercord supports that attach to the iec on the component and the powercord and they are inexpensive. 
How do you "downgrade"?
One of the easiest ways to downgrade is to change your system configuration and in the process you may get better sound. Many customers have done that with me this past year for a variety of reasons and seldom was it a money issue. Often times it ... 
electrocompaniet new upgrade information
Confusion is starting to set in I probably should not have mentioned anything about the future upgrade which is months away. A safe estimate is 3 months. This has nothing to do with the 24/192 upsampler DAC board. This is a capacitor, resistor, di... 
Arsonists - Please help me with cable burning
Cables are normally compressed when new and will open up with hours played. I personally believe since you are a novice that experiencing the changes in your system over the weeks is a worthwhile experience without going out of your way to do anyt... 
floor spikes
There are numerous companies that do after market cones. Like every thing in audio there are many sizes and qualities.To name a few Michael Green roomtunes, Black diamond racing,Poly crystal, and Orchard Bay Acoustic.Thanks stewart 
Levinson No.30,Audiomeca Mephisto, EMC or other
Don first let me state that I am a dealer in case there is any bias unintended on my part. We have done 3 shootouts in our showroom using all the top one box players and I carry Camelot. The shootout we did was with the old Uther not the new 24/19... 
Best DVD plyr for under 1000 new or used ?
Take a look at the Toshiba SD 9200 great build quality, DVD A, removeable powercord, copper chassis, etc. Retail is $1500 but they can be purchased for your price point. 
AudioMeca vs. AudioAero vs. Electrocompaniet
This may help you in your search for the ultimate digital experience. The Audio Aero and the EMC 1 with 24/192 upgrade are more like each other than they are like the Mephisto 2.I personally like the Mephisto 2 and use one in my own personal syste... 
Any one tried David Elrod's EPS power cables?
I have David's cords at this time for evaluation. I have known David a long time and consider him a good friend. I mention that only in passing to let you know that there is some bias.I also have the two original Hydra's since Caelin from Shunyata... 
Talon Khorus - Anyone have the X upgrade done?
The X upgrade gives you more extension top to bottom. if you would like to talk to a customer who has the Tact equipment with a Khorus contact me and I will give you his email address.