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Tired of Expensive Speaker Cable. Alternatives?
You don't have to spend top dollar to get top quality sound. A Honda Accord is a better car than is a Mercedes 320 because its more comfortable, quieter, faster, corners better, etc. than the more expensive one. I know because I own both. The obje... 
Meridian vs Ayre
I have a C5xe. I'm not so sure that balanced operation should be a question. Some components sound better balanced (all Ayre equipment)..some sound better single ended. As far as the C5xe is concerned, I think its the best silver disc player. I al... 
Tired of Expensive Speaker Cable. Alternatives?
Hi Audiofeil... No that's not true. I've never heard a system that didn't benefit from Paul's cables. If one's goal is to temper highs, color the mids, etc, then you can look elsewhere. That's not what audiophiles are after Audiofeil... 
Tired of Expensive Speaker Cable. Alternatives?
I've posted this before. I have a very high end system (you can see it listed under Opinions Please in Members systmes), and absolutely know that Anti-Cables are the best. I've had them all at one time or another, but am quite happy with Paul's ca... 
denon 160, AT 150, orton 540 mk2 or Grado Sonata?
One can only discribe components in relation to another. I changed from a Grado Sonata low output to a Benz Ebony High Output. The change revealed that the Grado was grainy, deep tan in character, and not well extended in either direction. I must ... 
What could be wrong?
Sometimes cables oxidize, and just by unplugging and replugging, you have cleaned the connection. 
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list
I agree about your giving serious listening to the Vandersteen's. I'm driving mine with Ayre components and using cheap but excellent Anti-Cables. They are not dark at all, and the sound is huge - way beyond the speakers themselves and deep...espe... 
what would you get for 1000$ ?
...a bank account. Seriously. Instead of stepping up incrementally and spending millions of dollars, get a true high end system and enjoy it for ever. 
Noise Destoyer Power Conditioner
Anytime I plug a line conditioner in my system it does harm. Try your system with no conditioner and take another listen. 
Please help with speaker choices
I can't imagine you not wanting to hear one of the Vandersteen speakers. They all are a steal at each of their price points... 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
It sounds like you want a Benz cartridge. Very musical with a comforting warmth... 
VTA For Scoutmaster
I'm still tinkering with my new Superscoutmaster/heavy platter/Benz Ebony, but right now at tracking at 2.2 grams, the arm looks a bit low relative to the head shell. 
Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it.
You really sounds as though you should not be in this forum. You should be spending your time with your tv. 
has anyone heard the nuforce amplifiers
These amps are not very musical sounding. They sound kind of "not right" 
Nottingham Space Deck 294
It is impossible to compare turntables with different cartridges which require different loading and setup.