tom2015

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Synergistic Research FEQ or Atmosphere
Thanks for the info Ozzy. So why did you keep the FEQs? How do they impact the sound? 
Favorite cable brand.
Wow, 50 answers 47 different names. Just shows that many ways lead to musical enjoyment. It puts the what is the best question into perspective.I use Cerious, I didn’t see that name yet or maybe I read over it. 
Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX loudspeaker!! only $300,000.oo
The wife comment was funny. Who needs to retire if one can buy 300k speakers instead. However Wilson would likely give him the VIP price as Fremer putting them in his basement is free advertisement worth thousands. 
Odyssey Khartago ES or PS Audio Stellar S300?
I had the Karthagos and then Kismets. I remember liking the Karthagos better. Every show Klaus ranks in the best room lists. The prices are fair, but the wait time is not as he is usually backlogged for a reason. Easy choice. 
Is an ARC LS17SE a significant upgrade over SP16L?
I had the LS17SE for 6 months, a Primaluna Dialogue preamp bested it with more organic sound. I suspect you have to go up higher in the ARC range to get better sound. 
Turntable Power Cord Upgrade
I would be interested what people hear with different cords. I tried 2 cables on my ref 2 power supply. Can’t tell a difference over the stock cord. 
New Herron VTPH 2A versus used Audio Research Reference 2 Phono
I have not heard the ARC, but the phono pre upgrade topic has not been on my mind since I bought the Herron a few years ago.just all around fantastic, soundstage, punch, clarity, all there. Is there different, sure, but at this price level the Her... 
What room treatment product have transformed your room or audio system?
Vicoustic DC2 Skyline diffuser combined with GIK corner traps and absorption panels and level 3 HFTs provided an excellent and balanced sound.  
Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?
Audioquest Midnight and Sterling in the second configuration. 20 years old. Still sound good to my ears. 
Power cable recommendations for wyred 4 sound Sti-Intergrated amp
Lets ignore Star Trek for a second and assume all cables have sonic signatures, which they do.I went through 6 power cables over the last year. All had their own signatures and that signature was mostly retained between different components.There ... 
Post Photos
The site has a search feature to look through the various user systems. Some are amazing, especially the guy with TADs and 4 Lamm amps.  
what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.
Agree on the Kuzma 4P arms. I had the Stogi ref and went to the 4P 11 and there is nothing left to be desired. 
What kind of listening chair
Herman Miller Eames lounge or equivalent.Comfort, look and feel. Checks all the boxes. 
Threshold SA/1
Thanks for the input Xenolith, I think that settles it. 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
And CD sounds better compared to streaming through the K01x.