stringreen

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What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
Its impossible to get audiophile sound from a car system. 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
lack of unwanted resonances on tape is a plus... 
Power Cord
Accrolink - 4030  (I think it has been updated).   Top of the line (Carbon Fiber) plugs.   Very happy with the sound. 
Vandersteen fans..need your input (TREO CT)
I have Vandersteen 5A's....but use earphones with a dedicated headphone amp for late night listening.  The phones are in some ways even better sounding. 
My speaker quest
don't know how you could even think of any of these when Vandersteen would be such a clear winner     
New and searching
If you're near New Jersey, call on John Rutan at AudioConnection.  Even if you're not give John a call.  He's extremely knowledgeable, and will get you in the right direction.  Its worth a phone call at least. 
Jm Labs / Focal Port Foam
If its foam that covers a port....get similar foam from Home Depot, pull out the old stuff and stuff in the new stuff. 
Have ~$10-12k...what would you do?
Give it to Fidelity and grow your money by 18% 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
Have you tried 44K?   I have an Ayre amp that I have to double the output impedance when using balanced to correctly use my Vandersteens.  ....just a guess. 
Power Conditioner Advice please...
I've tried many and kept none.   They all change the sound, and add warts. 
Am I an Audiophile, a music lover-or both?
as an audiophile and a pro musician, I can tell you I listen differently.  sometimes I play the same record twice so I can appreciate its different values. 
Ayre KX-R or PS Audio BHK Pre
How could you not jump at the Ayre..  I'd also send it to Ayre and have it upgraded...they do a wonderful job. 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
I know 2 people who have have the amp, preamp.   They've both had lots of issues with them.   When they work, they sound good...but..... 
RCA Caps
Useless.... 
Lyra Etna Versus Kleos
Etna....no doubt