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| Speaker cable upgrade from Analysis Plus Oval 12 I found the Oval 12's to be decent, but rather lifeless in my system. I also tried the Oval 9's which were quite decent with very good bass. The Oval 8's I didn't care for. Didn't sound right in my system.Try the $85 Mapleshade speaker cables. Ver... | |
| Interconnects with smooth highs 4 Manley Stingray Nordost Heimdall IC's in my system have very clean and smooth highs, with a little touch of sweetness to the harmonics. Very nice interconnect. | |
| Looking for a very focused power cord Nordost Vishnu in my experience. | |
| Mapleshade tweaks I have terrific results with Mapleshade speaker cable. | |
| Transparent The music waves were very thick and slow in my system. The oval 9'w were quite good with very strong bass. | |
| Best amp under 1k for Soliloquy 5.0s Great choice in speakers. I've had mine for several years. No real desire to change. I've run them very happily with an Audio Refinement Complete (50 watts/ch). Never clipped the amp, but goes quite loud. I still have the complete, but am currentl... | |
| Signal Power Cord with digitial components If you can deal with their stiffness, Magic Power cords all around wouldn't be a bad idea. Frank will make them with 90 deg connectors too if you ask. | |
| Signal Power Cord with digitial components I had good results with the SC Magic power cord on my Audio Refinement CD Player. I did not care for the SC Digital power cord on the same player. Don't know about the Pre.Chris | |
| Nordost Heimdall warm??? Tboooe,When either was switched in, the Heimdall IC's and SC's each made my system sound noticeably more accurate to my ears. Instruments sounded more correct to me. With the IC's it was striking and I have tried many and have several to compare w... | |
| Nordost Heimdall warm??? You might also try the Heimdall interconnects. That is where I found nirvanna in my system. It added some warmth and fullness.I also tried the Heimdall speaker cables. They sounded very accurate and well balanced as compared to the Blue Heavens. I... | |
| Mapleshade These are my experiences after several years with them in my mid-fi system:Very transparentGreat bass and impactVery clean high endGreat tonal color and vibrancySweet soundingnegatives:Were bright at firstNot forgiving of poor recordings.Chris | |
| Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help... I've had good results from Signal Cable's Analog II IC. Not as good with the Speltz IC. | |
| Do tube pre-amps need bias adjustments? I don't think they do. Did you get your AE-3 MkII? | |
| Help me choose a power conditioner, please Try the Furutech units. I have the TP80, but I only use the unfiltered outlets. Its essentially a power strip with Gold plated outlets but lined with RF absorbing cloth. My CDP sounds warm, vibrant and lovely plugged into it.Chris | |
| Music out there with good bass Vida Blue, by Vida Blue. Fantastic electric bass and music. |