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Cable Elevators killed my bass
Well, initial reaction after a bunch of swapping sessions (...somehow, that doesn't sound right) leads me to conclude that the my lame pine wood blocks win over the ESD foam risers. My observations follow. This is based on power cord elevation onl... 
Cable Elevators killed my bass
Br3098 - I'd love to see a pic of that. 
Cable Elevators killed my bass
Tbg, then based on your previous response, I'd suggest some sort of professional help... ;) 
What is the best power cable under $200.00 retail?
If a power cord improves something to your ears, it's an improvement period. Who knows what the manufacture intended the component to sound like? Do you use the same components the manu uses to voice his equipment? Or -- using a stock power cord, ... 
Cable Elevators killed my bass
I ordered the ESD risers. $40 for 10 (b-stock. hopefully they don't look like they came from the bottom of a dumpster) to see if they're better than the current wood blocks I'm using. I have hardwood floors -- cable risers don't seem to make a hug... 
Cable Elevators killed my bass
Thanks Tbg. Anyone have any experience with the inexpensive ESD isolators or Signal Cable risers? This isn't something I want to throw a bunch of money at, but if I'm gonna do it, it would be nice if they looked halfway decent. 
Cable Elevators killed my bass
@ Kbarkamian - point taken. It is absurd to elevate cables in our quest for the nth degree of refinement; however, not unlike spending $400 for 3 footers, or using things like little myrtlewood blocks, or cd mats, or maple cutting boards, or...It'... 
Cable Elevators killed my bass
Has anyone used cable elevators under power cords? I've got a hardwood floor and thought I might elevate my pc's up and away from the other cables on the floor and had a similar experience with the OP. Bass went bye-bye. I was using pinewood block... 
Some of the best pre amps used for $600 or less
You may want to try tubes to pair with your PS audio amp. The EE minimax mentioned earlier is pretty universally praised. You could also sell it off for little if any loss, I would think. 
Class D vs Class A Education
@ Lacee, specifically with respect to 'synergy'. Agree that as you state 'To me, the ultimate synergy is when the whole becomes one.' which is a nice summation of complete synergy, I suppose. If I infer correctly that that statement is referring t... 
Class D vs Class A Education
I disagree with your synergy statement however. I believe it is very important, IME. 
Class D vs Class A Education
@ Lacee - My comments were not directed at you 
Class D vs Class A Education
I think as much as anything else, it's about synergy with the rest of one's system, just like any other component in the chain. The OP asked specifically about design differences in the 2 amps, not which one was 'better'. The latter is impossible ... 
Best budget $300 Balanced IC Recommendation
I can recommend the Soundsilver brand sold here on Audiogon. Stewart is an honest gentleman and great to work with. His cables are extremely reasonably priced and come with a money-back. Pure silver. Sounded great in my system. 
New Zu Mission cable
Jedi -- ask them too if they'll extend the promo price to you for Mission power cords, if interested. Since you bought during the initial promo period, they'll likely let you buy more Mission at the sale price. The difference between Bok and Missi...