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Does Your System Sound Like the Real Thing?
I figured as much and these cables were definitive in some of my responses on that thread. 
Recommendation for marching, war classical music.
Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops made a few March albums on RCA back in the late 50's and early 60's. Fiedler was noted for both his love of Marches and Waltz music, yin and yang. You'll find Sousa, Wagner, Verdi and all the great march pieces o... 
Does Your System Sound Like the Real Thing?
and onhwy61, how far am I willing to go? That is a GREAT question that I keep wondering myself. I had another epiphany a week ago when an audio friend lent me 2 pair of ic's to listen to. Unfortunately these cables are not cheap and DEFINITELY an ... 
Does Your System Sound Like the Real Thing?
Definitely not and I really don't believe it is possible for many of the above reasons. I am basing no on symphonic music. Rock and small scale acoustic doesn't either but it is less evident than an orchestra or even a chamber ensemble live. In ad... 
CAT SL MKIII vs ARC SP 11 or 10
Greg the noise is definitely from the tubes. Unless they are quiet the noise will come through and they don't seem to last long in that circuit. It has been a continual issue since I've had the CAT. Of course this is the Mk 1 
CAT SL MKIII vs ARC SP 11 or 10
Bombaywalla and Egrady yes, the 10 is euphonic and a bit more than real but what is really telling is that my heart ALWAYS enjoys if my brain is telling me something different. So far as the CAT is concerned, yes it is murder on tubes, noisy and a... 
CAT SL MKIII vs ARC SP 11 or 10
I agree with Rcprince, it is a matter of taste with these excellent pre-amps. I have an CAT SL-1 Mk 1, an audio buddy has an SP-10 Mk2. Each have their specific virtues. The 10 has a lovely bloomin midrange with depth that defines the term "musica... 
Trelja- announcement and disclaimer
Yo Joe, your passion will always be in the forefront of whatever you become involved in and that is most important. Keep on postin brotha and the best to you always. Will 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
JVC 1050 CD player used as a transport, 14 years. Larryi I also have a Yamaha DSP-1 unit that has been in the box for the past 12 years. 
Stereovox cables, anyone?
I didn't complete the last post when it got sent. I had 2 pair. I first tried from the DAC to the pre-amp and noticed an immediate improvement. I then went from the output of the pre-amp to the BAM of the Merlin VSM speakers and it improved furthe... 
Stereovox cables, anyone?
Well I finally got a chance to listen to these cables and I must say I agree with Whitaker 110%!! I first tried one from the The tonal balance, harmonic resolution, placement and overall sense of ease and completeness is on a plane I have never ex... 
Stereovox cables, anyone?
Thanks to all. I will be auditioning a few pair of the ic's in the upcoming weeks and will keep anyone interested abreast of my impressions. Will 
Best lines in a song
Who's makin love to your old lady why you was out makin love? 
Berning ZH270 help
Paolo you might want to talk to Allan about the cryoed hybrid wire upgrade if you think the tubes and ERS improve the sound. The wire upgrade improves resolution and truly improves the sense of ease to this exceptional amp. The only problem is you... 
Berning ZH270 Tweaks
Hi Henry, I've tried numerous combination at the 12AT position including Amperex Bugle Boys, Tung Sols, Brimars and Telefunkens. They each are different but like you probably prefer the Teles, more natural and a bit clearer, the Brimars are a bit ...