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| Modern equivalent of Cardas Golden Cross I recently replaced my Golden Cross speaker cables with Clear Reflection. Although vastly improved, I would not characterize them as a Golden Cross comparative. I have replaced a number of Golden Reference with Clear Reflection and find them to si... | |
| Does loudness play a part in your appreciation? I used to feel the need to play my music loud. But when I bought my new speakers one of the criteria I set was low volume listening. I find that I have really grown used to a much lower volume and less fatigue than before. I bought Sonus Faber Oly... | |
| Linn LP 12 Sondek which version Although it’s been a while since I owned my LP12, I would recommend that you follow Dover’s advice. Get it upfront as it will be cheaper in the long run and you will spend more time enjoying your table than waiting for it to get set up each time y... | |
| Need some advice: Found some Audio Equipment Send pictures to tmraudio.com and see if they make you an offer, is my best suggestion | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? I’m done till I raise more money. I find people on street corners don’t do well to drop extra change in your cup when your cardboard sign says “money needed for new DAC or powder cable” | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? Always wear cotton gloves I get from Dan at dedicatedaudio.com | |
| How remove odor from interconnect? Try WD40, it may remove any printing, but Cardas does somewhat impregnate their printing. If not another thing you might try, I learned this is the car business to get rid of odor in some cars. Fill a bag with fresh coffee grounds and place the ca... | |
| Bose Chucks Mac I think Bose is taking these measures to bolster the image of the McIntosh brand and return them to specialty audio dealers. I am sure they felt the image and legacy of the McIntosh product was not best served by being under the same roof as Mayta... | |
| Audio Research LS28/SE, Ref 5/SE … what do you like better? I owned a REF5SE and sold it to buy a Ayre And realized my error and bought a LS28SE which I currently have. Between the two the 5 was better in bass control and depth, but I believe the 28 delivers better mids with a harmonious spacing between lo... | |
| How would an interconnect that seems intact in every way stop working, and how to fix? It happens. I have had a couple of Cardas Golden Reference ICs do the same. sent them in and they repaired it at no charge. Be sure and send both cables, Cardas had changed the heat shrink from gray to black and they redid both cables No charge e... | |
| Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs? An electrician friend of mine said that they will ruin the outlet. Over time the contacts writhing the outlet will be pushed back and loose the ability to hold a plug with or without them. For 3-5.00 it’s best to replace the outlet. If it’s a heav... | |
| Patty Barber Like JT I got to see her the 1yr of the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. She performed in a smaller room, with may 2-250 attendees. Like an idiot she did 3 maybe 4 performances and I only bought tickets for one. And I was told each show was a different set. Phe... | |
| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? I went to see the Moody Blues and the tickets had a totally unknown by the name of Stevie Ray Vaughan. But about 18000 people heard of him that night. 3 encores we settled for the Moody Blues. Not fair! The Moodies gave a tremendous performance. ... | |
| Linn Sondek LP12 setup/tuneup service anywhere between Philly and Northern Florida? If your not opposed to shipping, contact Rick at Audioalternative.com. He set up LP12’s for people around the country, and although I can’t attest to his quality of work vs others, I can say that he is extremely detailed and knowledgeable. | |
| what is more popular silver or black face plates Black The Rolling Stones had it right from the start! I see silver face plates and want to paint them black no champagne or gold for me it’s got to be flat black i see my line of gear and they’re all painted black I returned the silverl am... |