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Home Theater for Dummies
Opps, I forgot to mention cross talk. The rest is not fiction either. 
Any Chinese audiophiles?
Yah whats the link. Just so happens... i am chinese.. of the chinese variety. 
Do power conditioners really help?
Yup, I am using VD powercord to "filter" the ac going into my PS Audio Juicebar. Works decent in clearing up hiss, static and pops (my system is sensitive to voltage shifts since my alpha dac hooks straight into the amp). However, components like ... 
Virtual Dynamics + Ensemble Power Cords- good mix
Hey Sutts, In my system, my transport and amp gets the most benefit from using the VD P3 cords. I am using Lat International on my dac and a mapleshade on my preamp. I ordered one Audition which I intend to use on the transport and move the P3 to ... 
Is it really possible?
Ok, what is this a/d converter that costs $130? I need a cheap and good one for my system since I wanna connect my analog tuner to my digital preamp. where do i find more info? 
What time do you wear?
I saw this vintage 1930's Ebel Sports Classic in a used watch shop on Melrose street like 10 yrs ago. It was love at first sight. 4 years later, I tried to go back to that shop and buy that watch with my first paycheck, assuming that watch wasn't ... 
Budget DAC with Optical Digital input
Cal Audio Gamma 
Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?
Are all your unconscious purchases online pertaining to audio? Mine are. Usually, I am much more rational. Wait, I just spend $25 on a book on ebay. A rare english version of a japanese novel that probably costs $3 in japan. 
Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?
Gunbei,You've had the VD cables longer than I have. I thought I'd have more to learn from you. Oh, I just ordered one Audition cord lastnite. It was one of those 4am, oops accidentally pressed "pay" on paypal.com, thingy. 
Are You Content With Your System?
Gunbei, sorry I meant KCRW, I think. It's 89.9, I think. You know, the public radio station broadcasting from SMC. I can't emphasize enough how much I like this station. It has ethnic music, ecletic music, news, commentaries, a different mix every... 
PS Audio Juice Bar
Rupert, I emailed two dealers that advertises on Agon. I forgot who they are. Both of them gave me under MSRP pricing and includes shipping. The lower price offer arrived after I already payed for the higher price offer. But it was only $10 diff. ... 
were should best cable go - CD or Preamp?
Determine which cable is better. Sell the inferior one, and use the funds to buy another one of the better cable.Cable synergy and less headaches this way. Well, one out of two ain't bad. 
Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?
Sugaru, did you tip the pizza boy?Which cable did you get? Power 1? Personally, I think your digital will benefit the most from mechanical filtering. However, they might burn in faster by hooking it up to the amp. I have the cable going up against... 
PS Audio Juice Bar
Khaki,I removed my $300 Rotel line conditioner from my system for two reasons.1) Using the Juicebar only takes up one space on the wall outlet instead of two, so I can plug my amp directly into the wall with the freed up outlet.2) Using the Juiceb... 
Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?
My final assessment of VD P3 cables. I highly recommend VD cables on amps and transports.I feel Virtual Dymanic cords works best when with components have mechanical movements or has high current storage. I say this because it seems these componen...