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More Current Single Ended Interconnect Cables Closest To AudioQuest Niagara's?
Niagara replaced ( sort of ) Sky, Fire replaced Niagara. I have both Fire and Niagara in various systems, along w Water and Wild Blue Yonder. Both Fire and Niagara are very neutral. Hope that helps. @audioconnection Johnny this site is a very expe... 
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
@daveyf agree ! Lambda is an improvement and when i asked Jonathan about bringing that technology to the Delos, he said not economic to do so. I am likely to get an Etna when i wear out the Delos ;-) my best to you ! Jim  
At a given price point, better to go late vintage or modern?
Here is link to my vintage toybox ( third system ).. There are 1ci in there, ESL63, Apogee Stage, Cornwall, Theil 2.3, …etc…    https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7106    
At a given price point, better to go late vintage or modern?
I forgot to add congrats on the vacation home ! it’s an interesting first world problem maintaining great systems both locales, especially 1,200 miles apart. The Hafler 220 works great w Vandy. I would venture to say the 2’s left most dealerships ... 
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
@thom_at_galibier_design Yes, so true. Syrup is fantastic on a Waffle, not so much on a steak. Hopefully OP is working w a trusted dealer w good setup skills. Best to you Jim  
Happy New Year to Me, from OL to Triplanar
OK, sorry slow to get back w you. IMO  The CF armtube does not need damping w lLyra, This is based on two listening sessions w Lyra Atlas.  it does benefit my Delos on Aluminum. Paddle is about 25% in fluid. IF you have aluminum arm tube i advise ... 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
@ted_denney Happy New Year to you Ted ! i learned to look at dates…the hard way :-) Jim  
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
theres an Ebony on a Rega in there somewhere , Delos on a Triplaner on another system page…. Enjoy the music.  
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7106    
At a given price point, better to go late vintage or modern?
Vandersteen 1ci new w stands, still in production at your budget. Easy to drive 2 way that plays pretty low. I am prevoius Thiel owner, much more demanding to drive speaker but design principles and build quality excellent. We have Vandersteen Tre... 
Transparent vs Synergistic Research?
The OP last updated this now ancient post in 2005…… so much for attention to details….  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
That is so cool :-) James. I don’t think my concoction is doing much. My 86 Y/O Aunt in AZ tested positive today - prayers appreciated for her. Yesterday was her birthday. War Dept and her close… argh. please take care everyone.   this public  s... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
negative for Covid, the Rye gargle with Zinc chaser…must be working  
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
I agree, the Delos is a ruthless truth teller, at least in the five systems i have so far heard it in, including two of my own. I also have had a Hana ML and various Benz, notably of late a Rosewood. It leans lush by very very small degrees. Hopef... 
Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier
Sad. No other words for it. Sorry for your anguish. Jim