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| Anti-skate setting on Graham 2.2 Wrong...that's not the way to set a/s. I use no a/s at all...tried it with and without, and without takes the prize in this house. Listen and make your own decision, but the way you discribe is not a correct test. | |
| Siltech cable guages i.e. AWG Its amazing to me how wire reacts so differently in different systems. Of my favorite cables, the Audioquest MontBlanc/Everest sounded oh so great. When I exchanged these for the William F Lowe Sigs, the sound made a marked decrease in quality. My... | |
| overwhelmed by record rituals You really don't need a record cleaning machine unless you rub your peanut buttered hands all over the discs. Your Audioquest brush takes off the dust...that's all I do. My records are quiet (CD like). If you do get peanut butter on the records, g... | |
| Short speaker cable recommendation I have Vandersteen 5A's with Ayre electronics. My favorite cable is Wireworld...I know because I had the Gold in my system and compared them against the top Anti-Cables. In truth, the Wireworld had a wonderful sense of ease that the Anti's couldn'... | |
| Doge 9 listening experience... I can't understand the interest in esoteric entities, when so many proven companies are there for your coins? Service, longevity, Support???? | |
| VPI setup yes, the Counterintuitive makes it much easier to set up (I forgot that yours doesn't have one....I have a 3D which is nearly impossible to set up well without it, which is why its included with the 3D.) | |
| Bad news for audiophiles? Actually, if you choose right, the lesser wine can taste better than the high priced juice. | |
| Good, better, best. VPI Classic 1 accessories and upgrades. The first change you should make is to eliminate the 4 VPI feet in exchange for Bearpaws (Vermontaudio.com) Then consider your other changes after hearing what Bearpaws do. | |
| VPI setup Evolving....your tonearm is a very high end performer... It seems that any adjustment brings back additional riches. If you can get a Fozgometer and the accompanying test record, the results can be stunning. On your setup, remember that any adjust... | |
| Pro-ject Xtension 10 vs. VPI Prime vs. Amadeus The Prime has the 3D arm......not easy to get better than that. | |
| Budget Power Cords, which brand to choose? zd542....I have an all Ayre/Vandersteen system, and can tell you the stock cords are only a bit better than no cords at all. | |
| Wireworld Silver Starlight It is astounding to me to read that those writing say there is no difference in HDMI cable. The picture and audio on my 5.1 system with Wireworld is SO improved as to be a different system entirely. | |
| opinions I don't think there is too much to think about...they probably are both good for the job. I personally would probably go for the NAD, but its not a huge decision. | |
| Budget Power Cords, which brand to choose? Make your own power cords...better than almost anything (I've not heard ever one). I have Acrolink cables with Furutech or Oyeida connecters. I have Neotech cables with Cardas connectors on the Vandersteen speakers. ...also excellent. The Acrolink... | |
| Wireworld Silver Starlight There is a HUGE difference in HDMI cables. I auditioned a few, but the Wireworld is significantly better....better sound, better picture by far. I forgot what level my HDMI Wireworld is, but its purple and great. |