tgyeti

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Has anyone compared Ayre K-1x to Pass X-1
Hello, I thought I’d throw in my .02 about my experiences with my Pass Labs X-1. I bought a refurbished (and spotless, a 9+ here at Audiogon) X-1 from Reno HiFi and could not be happier. It truly was (and still is) goose bump moments when I’m lis... 
Which of your component purchases was "magical"?
My new (new for me) Pass Labs X1 preamp has completely blown me away. My sound stage has exploded, sounds are coming for WAY outside of my speakers. Sounds are coming from the left, right, behind, and in front of my speakers ..... I guess that's w... 
Folk/Rock choices that are well recorded
Billy Pilgrim: Billy PilgrimDavid Wilcox: How Did You find Me Here?Indigo Girls: Indigo Girls (Gold CD)R.E.M: Murmur (200gr MFSL) ..... yummy! 
Tube Preamp Isolation
I just installed some 3M damping sheets in my Belles 21 that I bought thru AMUSICDIRECT.COM $20 for a set of 4, very cost effective IMO and I can hear a difference. I mounted them inside the removable top of the pre. I also use Vibrapods as well. 
Speaker cable help
Hello Guys, Thanks for all the input, I knew I could on the wealth of experience here at Audiogon! Chadlesko: I'll probably try the Analysis Plus first, just to keep the flow consistant with my AP interconnects. 
Long HDMI vs. short, Long interconnects vs. short
10 feet versus 18 inches 
"White noise hiss" through speakers.
Arni hit the nail on the head. I just inserted the Creek in the line as a pre (it has "pre outs") and it is dead quiet when used with the MF. I now have to do some A - B comparisons to see if what I gain in sound improvements with the Bells is wor...