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What's wrong with my Cal Delta/Sigma?
I have an Alpha/Delta combo, and I just replaced the tubes with 1963 GE large plates. This has opened up my soundstage immensly. Also, the analog cables and the powercord are custom made by a guy on ebay. Do a search for Cableplex. The Nirvana cab... 
Any criticisms of Odyssey Stratos
Sorry,I have no regrets in purchasing this amp, or can I find any sonic or construction faults. Faults are in the eye (or ear) of the beholder, at this price point, even if there was a small fault it would be worth it.This baby is built like a tan... 
DON'T ever do this...
Do you want to really have an experience?? I totally rewired my system over the past year. I went through 4 different kinds of interconnect, 4 different digital cables, and 3 different speaker cables and 2 different powercords. I tried a balanced ... 
Zucables. Any thoughts? Comparisons?
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Zucables. Any thoughts? Comparisons?
If you read my previous post in the archive you know what I think. After having them a couple of months, I really enjoy them. Great customer service, and a quality product for the $$$. 
Cable advice
I've tried Straightwire Chorus ($40) Kimber PBJ ($70 +/-)and Kimber Hero ($135). All these cables have a place and of them all above, The Kimber Hero was the best. BUT!!!! There is better for much less money!!! How so, you must be kidding, right? ... 
Nirvana Power Cords Digital Cables ??
Whatjd,I am sorry, I gave you information on Cableplex cables that are avaiable on ebay. They have a model called the Nirvana. I am not familiar with Nirvana audio, sorry for any confusion. 
Nirvana Power Cords Digital Cables ??
I have Both Power cords, Nirvana interconnects, connect 1 interconnects and the Digital interconnect. I tested the Nirvana interconnects against a pair of $400 Straightwire interconnects. The Nirvana is right there in sound reproduction, and was p... 
Zu Cable Julian-vs-DH Labs Q-10
check out my posts in the Zu Cable any opinions thread. I did a comparison there, the Zu Julians sounded better in my system. 
what to upgrade
Try the Odyssey Stratos Amp. It is way above the Acurus for about the same price. It is st least on the level with the Aragon or Sonic Frontiers Amps. I love mine. 
Cal Audio Alpha 24/96 upgrade?
Thanks for all of the great advice everybody, I think I will be trying some different tubes for now. Later on I might consider a better player, or maybe a combo dvd/cd like the Cal CL-20 or equal. Has anyone used this player? and does it sound as ... 
Cal Audio Alpha 24/96 upgrade?
Camadeco,Thanks for the input. What kind of differences did you hear over the stock tubes with the others? Where did you get them? and how much do they cost. I think for now, this might be my best approach.You are also recommending a CD player ins... 
Cal Audio Alpha 24/96 upgrade?
Sean,What kind of tubes would you recommend to try? I don't know alot about the different ones.Thanks 
Logans and Heavy Metal?
I don't really need them that loud for this system, all I need is for them to play some Type O Negative and Slipknot like they should be played. I have grown tired of Metallica, (no offense) and I love some of the harder, newer metal. Type O Negat... 
Odyssey or Acurus
Odyssey is way more amp for the money! I compaired this amp to a Sonic Frontiers Tube amp and an Aragon 2002, and it is right there with them. If you are not familiar with Aragon, they are the big brother of the Acurus. I have a more indepth right...