undertow

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Zu Definition cable recommendation
NO WAX!!! It was like a basic sounding Monster cable to me.. No offense, but it is not in the same league as the libtec up in my opinion,I bought the WAX first too, and totally was like a very basic sound that I could get out of most wire laying a... 
Good Advice
Synergy, Synergy, Synergy!!! does any other word apply? I have a pair of very expensive but huge speakers, that the material costs alone almost come close to the price paid, how about the sound? Well if matched with the correct configuration they ... 
Zu Definition cable recommendation
I found the LIBTEC from Zu the most natural match... did not like the Ibis as much, its a bit harder sounding, libtec seems a little more organic feeling. basically I think internally they use the same cable, so trying other manufactures could be ... 
How do I warm up my system?
The Sony is okay, but need a decent 16 bit filterless dac for sure, I have heard them on several sony transports that are used in hi-end machines, Krell etc... Go for DAC-AH, audiomirror, I think someone called Scott nixon has something as well.. ... 
Small form factor, budget DACs?
Interesting... I got a little lost on the Re-attaching the XO or superclock, I was looking not to purchase these in the transport and just use the cheap osillator or whatever in there? And ad the better clock in the dac, I am not really completly ... 
Small form factor, budget DACs?
Bombaywalla, What exactly is done to just modify the Digital out with no clock mod's? Just wondering, cause this would seem to be much cheaper to do than changing the clock.Also, I have seen some Mods to NOS-DAC's that add a Re-clocker type unit t... 
Looking for a source of vibration dampening sheets
Partsexpress.com has great selection and sizes, and they are speaker and home audio based sheets for the actual purpose, used in many hi-end components, they also carry dynamat with the metal backing that I found very good as well, but you could j... 
CIA D200's Vs. Odyssey Stratos Extreme Monos ?
Musicalmaniac, I have heard some Digital amps, and the extremes.... Not the CIA's however, you need to A-B test this and now is your opportunity to call them up, Tell them you want these amps for an audition to see if they will compete well on you... 
Zu Definition, AG Duos orCoincident Total Victory?
Taksil , your Pathos can be perfect for any of these speakers, 30 watt solid state output will have some nice slam to it vs. completly tube at that price.. so don't be afraid to try the solid state on them, and you have some tube flavor on the inp... 
Zu Definition, AG Duos orCoincident Total Victory?
I forgot to clarify, LOWER cost like 800-1500.00 used or possibly new solid state amps can work well with Zu, even people these days are using the Nuforce 1200.00 mono's I guess with very good results. Sorry to offend the tube God's, but I do alwa... 
Zu Definition, AG Duos orCoincident Total Victory?
I have heard the Duo's and Def's on a 700.00 Exposure intergrated 40 watt per channel, and it was excellent, not the best but excellent... However I will say that Tubes in the chain are always nice Period! A sweet tube pre with good but resonable ... 
Zu Definition, AG Duos orCoincident Total Victory?
This will take some A-B which there is plenty of it with AG vs. Zu but Coincident is gonna be tuff, I have heard all three, my favorite speakers for years was the Duo's, just to much money in comparison to the def's, which if you do some research ... 
Small form factor, budget DACs?
I would compare the WADIA hooked up via Analog like it is and Simply connect the Digital out to the DAC, Then you have an Equivelant Transport with the Same CD loaded and can switch between your DAC and INTERNAL DAC of the Wadia on the Fly with th... 
Compare: Salk Sound, Silverline, Tyler, Zu
Fast pace music with lots of midrange energy like Rock definatly fall a bit flat with Zu's on the first run thrus, they do sound a bit congested untill they open up, this could take months, maybe thats why Zu will give you an extended 90 return if... 
I'm confuse Do i need a dac for my cd player ?
Tickfight, Just remember its all really experimental to your taste, but I think if you find the right direction in DAC with all the inputs and major requirements you need first, even if its 200 or 2000 you will find easily what you would like abou...