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I need top quality banana plugs.
Thanks for all of the information, guys. My own research suggests that the only silver banana are just split tubes that one must solder the cables to. My other problem is that the Audio Note speakers' binding posts are not the standard distance ap... 
Lindemann D680, how does it sound?
Tekunda, you should also mention that many isolation devices have no benefit over the Lindemann feet. This is my experience with the RollerBlocks and Aurio and tungsten carbide balls on Mana stands. 
Anyone ever have claims for damage with UPS?
My greatest problem with UPS came when a guy used Mail Box Express to ship me amps. UPS said the insurance was with them so they should pay the claim, while MBE said it was with UPS and they should pay the claim. Don't be too sure MBE will represe... 
What stand does you Turntable sit on?
I use a Mana Reference stand under my Walker Audio tt. Lots of weight on plate glass, but it works. 
Lindemann D680, how does it sound?
While my Lindemann is on a level 5 Mana stand, I have found its feet better than Rollerblocks and Aurios. Vsfang, what are you using for isolation? 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I have heard the Paragon several times and sought one for almost a year. To be at its best I am told, it needs to be on a very solid platform 18 inches high. I would not say it was one of the best speakers I have heard. At various times in my life... 
Anyone ever have claims for damage with UPS?
UPS calls this the "shock" in their system. I suspect that maybe one box in 10 are dropped off the conveyor belts or in handling. I had one amp that arrived in a perfect box where all transformer (ALL) were torn off and rattling around. I figure t... 
Anyone ever have claims for damage with UPS?
I have had everything between taking them to small claims court and having a very considerate person there save my butt after Jim Anthon stold my AN DAC 4 Sig. I find nothing to predict what will happen. I also must say I find Airborne and the USP... 
Lindemann D680, how does it sound?
I have now had my Lindemann for four months. On sacd it is far superior to my Marantz SA-1 which in turn was superior to the Sony SCD-1. I do not mean by any slight margin either. The cd performance compares with the best dacs I have, such as the ... 
HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound
The 47Labs amp which can be used as an integrated amp is the only solid state amp that this tube amp guy can stand, and it is fun to show this tiny amp with it power supply hidden to your friends. 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
At one level I would agree as different people look for different aspects of sound reproduction and the same piece of equipment can sound different with different associated equipment. But long before the review mags. can cast their spell on new e... 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
Glreno, Vsfang is right; the Lindemann is fixed output. I play vinyl also so I would want to have a selector switch at least. 
Most Architectural Turntable/Best Looking?
The old Sau Win turntable would get my vote. If you like machine shop looks the Rockport would be hard to beat. 
Preamp better than Cortese?
In effect I have had two Syrahs. One was an early unit; I believe one of the first three in the U.S. The other was that unit modified by John Tucker of Exemplar Audio. The modification came first because of one channel of the Syrah failing. It wou... 
long i/c run...looking for high end cable
If you have not done so, please post on your impressions on the Wavacs.