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Tidal Speakers owners
You can check out my StereoTimes review and see a picture of them under the Contrivas.They are pricy. I know of several dealers, but don't know about any discounts. You would need eight of them. 
Grand Prix versus Stillpoints
Albert, I had the Stillpoint stands before the new technology and thought they were the most effective isolation I had ever heard. Then after hearing the new Ultra SSs and being shocked at their performance even on the StillPoint Stand, I learned ... 
Tidal Speakers owners
Quanmer,Take the plugs out of the ports in back and don't use the shorting plugs, especially don't use them between the binding posts. There are unmarked plugins on the back of the speaker for them, but don't use them. I don't expect you are talki... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Sorry, Ted, I thought there was a PowerCell 4, 6, 10, and 10SE earlier. Heykay, I heard the PC 4 at the RMAF. It along with many other introduced products sounded excellent. 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Heykay, the SR PowerCell 4 SE is better than the original PC 4. Everything is better than the PS P300, IMHO. 
Your experience & thoughts on SSDs for MacMini
Perrew, having had two prior Windows servers, my expectations are the opposite of yours. Also, several Dac manufacturers, I know, one being Weiss, think the Apples are better. I certainly would like the convenience of Itunes with less of the money... 
Your experience & thoughts on SSDs for MacMini
Dmccombs, yes I compared the SSD versus an external HDD both using Memory on PM. I thought the SSD was slightly better but don't understand why.Perrew, I would think the transfer speed from the HDD to the ram would be much faster with Sata, but wo... 
Your experience & thoughts on SSDs for MacMini
Istanbulu, I bought a Mac Powerbook Pro with an internal SSD largely to be a music server and at several pros' suggestions. I have since found Pure Music played in the memory mode, largely negates any drive impact. The music is read into ram befor... 
Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaning System
Ical, that is very disappointing. I don't have one any longer and have a VPI with the delrin tube, but I still have not cleaned any records since I sent the Vinyl Cleaner back. I guess I am going to have to bite the bullet. 
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
I would say what many at CES noted, namely the LSA1 speakers, in particular the Statements. This small monitor outperforms most much larger and more expensive speakers and all for $2800 a pair. 
Why don't gold based cable fans try Synergistic
I doubt it. 
Tidal Speakers owners
Ciro71, I have never been tempted by any Wilson and only one Magico, the V3. Nothing has ever bitten me like the Contrivas on Ypsilon amps. Will something better come along? Who knows; I had concluded that all speakers are compromises and your onl... 
Tidal Speakers owners
Karelfd, there is a US importer now, and given that these units are in stock, I expect to be able to hear them in not too long. The European reviews are certainly strong, but I have heard nothing about the amps other than hearsay. Bang for buck se... 
Who's Enjoying the Pure Music App Besides Me??
Lang76, I have never changed volume from where it is set. 
Who's Enjoying the Pure Music App Besides Me??
Lang, I rip with the drive on my Mac Powerbook Pro, but expect that a stand alone drive would do much better. I save into AIFF or WAV with HD. Always use Hog and Memory playback with PN and use 1.74 or the latest. Each new release has sounded bett...