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Shunyata Hydra
Chriskh, to answer your question on the Whale vs King Cobra.Like yourself I have 3 Whales and use to own a King Cobra. When I bought my first Whale I did some major comparing with my other top notch cables inlcuding the King Cobra. Both the Whale ... 
SHUNYATA BLK MAMBA or WHALE ELITE?
Both Jaguar and Jadem6 are correct. I have a few WHALEs and find that they are a true bargain in hi-end power cables. The mamba and viper, electraglide compare to the Eel cable that BMI manufactures. The Whale competes with the Fatboy, King cobra ... 
Sony SCD-1 vs Marantz SA-1 choose 1
I thank you all for the great advice. 
Powerchord with the best tight bass ??
You are right Mwalsdor. The bmi whale has a killer bottom end. I am even more impressed with the improvement in detail and dynamics when comparison. I have 2-5ft. whales already and just won another one last night (a 3ft. whale).I sold all my snak... 
Mobile Fidelity Recording
Perfectimage, look for some early #500 series in the MFSL Gold CDs (UltraDisc I's which were made in Japan). They are very, very warm and tube sounding. I have every single MFSL UltraDisc I and II Gold CD and the Japanese recordings are more analo... 
Mobile Fidelity Recording
That would be nice if MFSL came back. WHO's Next #UDCD-754 is the most incredible rock recording I've ever heard. The dynamics & details of vocals, guitar and drums are absolutely the best. Any doubters of MFSL have to listen to this recording... 
Mobile Fidelity Recording
Very Well said Victor1. I think I am going to spin a few MFSL Gold CDs myself tonight. A little Dave Grisman -Hot Dawg and Elton John Madman Across the Water. 
Mobile Fidelity Recording
MFSL recordings for the majority are impressive recordings even with today's technology. MFSL was the originator and everyone else followed. Just check Ebay, and some of the people selling MFSL CDs here on Audiogon. If they were garbage or poor qu... 
Queen s Night at the Opera gold disc
Get the MFSL UltraDisc gold CD version. It blows the DCC Gold away in detail, accuracy and soundstage. I compared both and MFSL vs DCC gold vs stock recording and the MFSL is head and shoulders better sounding than anything out there. 
Does Threshold equal newer amp designs?
Sean, Plsl hit BINGO on the head. You guys deserve a Cubian Cigar. But no smoking in the audio room. When it comes to analog equpiment, like power amps. There is no need to run out for the newest model. It's like a 50 yr. old Swiss watch. Certain ... 
Does Threshold equal newer amp designs?
Klouie, you are right in most older models of Threshold. The SA/3 and T-400 were decent. I had a T-800 and a S-500 at one time. Where I beg to differ with you is on a pair of Threshold SA/1's modified to balance configuration and other minor mods.... 
Gershwins Best Recording.
Thank you Sugarbrie for your input. 
Pass Labs X-1, X-2, X-0
I have to agree with Jtinn. Had a X-0, and was a bit disappointed and sold it. Lach of depth, resolution and warmth. were apparent. I had used it for 8 months and Pass Labs kept on telling me give it time ,the break in period. After spending $7K f... 
Hottest Wife or World's Best System??
Glutton hit bullseye with his feedback. The music lasts, and lasts..... Masterbate is the way to go; there is no complaints, no cuddling, no nagging, costs nothing and it could be any woman you desire. The mind is a powerful tool. 
Is DVD a good transport?
It's a decent transport; but not the best. Your best bet is to get a dedicated CD transport on the preowned market. There are some good deals out there.