tpreaves

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before/after cryo reviews?
I had my playstation cryoed and there was a breath taking,jaw dropping change.It was as if the musicians were in the room with me.Good as the cryo treatment was,the biggest change was when I cobbled a valhalla power cord(also cryoed) from the wall... 
Need Some Advice regarding interconnects
What is it that you don't like about the Taras?Just curious. 
Cable Elevators - What do you use?
The result was a perceived reduction in background noise I hadn't noticed present before.If you hadn't noticed the noise before,how did you perceive a reduction in it?I'm not doubting you,just trying to understand the statement. 
Best Used CD Player Under $500?
Don't overlook the NAD C515BEE.$299.00 new.I bought one to use as a backup to my Cary.I foolishly sold it thinking I'd never need it again.I have owned a lot of $500.00 and below cdplayers and this one was by far the best.There are several NAD aut... 
Adcom GFA-565 Slight Thump
My GFA-535 Adcoms also did this on shutdown.Make sure to keep the volume low when you power down(I don't know if this helps,but it sure can't hurt!!).I think it's capacitors discharging that causes this.I might be wrong,have been before!!I asked A... 
Technics SB-7070 Like really fine wine from a box.
Just goes to show how the right environment brings out the best in equipment.Good for you.Enjoy. 
CD-R Recs
If you are using a standalone cd recorder,make sure you get CD-RMusic discs.Most standalone recorders will not read or record on media discs.Just a thought. 
Modwright 36.5 v McIntosh C2300 preamp
Why is the 36.5 on your list if you prefer a built in phono stage?Why not the 9.0SE(see link below).Just curious.Good luck in your search.http://modwright.com/products/4 
Revel Salon 2 vrs Kef 207/2
Dylan,I was not speaking to you or about you.I was using your statement to make my point.If I hurt your feelings,which by the tone of your attack on me I did,I am truly sorry.Your last paragraph makes no sense what so ever,so again,I apologize if ... 
Preamp advice needed
Sorry got ahead of myself.Meant to say Rotel 
Revel Salon 2 vrs Kef 207/2
It's a no-brainer that a $27K speaker is generally going to outperform a $14K speaker, especially when made by reputable brands.One of the biggest myths in audio is that a higher priced unit outperforms a lower priced one.There are way too many va... 
Good SS Power Amp. for Paradigms Studio 20 v5
Folks can't make recommendations without knowing your what preamp you're using. 
How do you take apart Gallo reference II speakers?
First,why do you want to take them apart?Second,I'm pretty sure Gallo wouldn't steer you wrong they a very reputable company. 
Preamp advice needed
You obviously like the Arcam amp,why not try to find the matching preamp?There's a lot to be said for brand name synergy.Just a thought.Good luck. 
Silverline Minuet Speakers and Receivers or Amps
Some folks get carried away with their comments about things.The speakers probably didn't sound good with his reciever so he just threw out the "do not like recievers" comment with no technical facts or real life experience.Don't take comments lik...