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???YOUR Personal Favorite???Why???
++++1 for Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene speakers, have been thrilled each and every time I've listened to them......seem to be a little less sensitive to electronics.  
XLO Signature and Reference Interconnects
I did order a set of the XLO Reference 3.1 RCAs from Parts Connexion (thank you mclinguy), I'll test them and see if I want to order another set  
XLO Signature and Reference Interconnects
mclinnguy Thank you for the input, much appreciated  
New Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2’s
Wow, they do look interesting. They seem to use the same Purifi woofer (or close to) that Buchardt Audio uses in their Anniversary 10, which I am quite familiar with; and really do like a lot.....and is also Danish. I have the Buchardt Audio S400... 
Eversolo or Aurender: Options and Opinions
tony1954 Thank you for the update, and great that the repair was minimal......many times the surprise is the other direction  
Preamp upgrade
tom2441 And my opinion is not to dismiss great preamps from AR, CJ, BAT, Atmosphere, Backert Labs, or the like. There is just something magical about obsessive creators, who use the highest quality components, in a hand made format. Vishay and T... 
power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
glennewdick I could not fault anyone for going with Snake River cables, their reputation is stellar and deserved. I'd also consider having a top of the line Furutech cable built by VH Audio (I bought the components, and will be building a couple... 
??? How Much Would You Spend ???
If I didn't already have extra components, and I was starting from scratch? I would look HEAVILY at the Dutch & Dutch 8C speaker system. They are an all in one solution with streamer, DAC, room correction DSP, amplifiers, all built into the s... 
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
Consider the Heaven 11 Billie amplifier, and watch videos of their reviews. Tube preamp section, 120 WPC 8 ohms, 215 WPC 4 ohms......$2,000 new. I set up an affordable system for a friend using the Billie amp, and it really is excellent  
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
I'd certainly look at Joseph Audio, Pulsar 2 Graphene for standmounts $10,000, or Perspective 2 Graphene for floorstanders $17,000. The only brand of speakers that most will agree are amazing speakers for their price point. Sonus Faber, but I can... 
Preamp upgrade
jelliott78 I would highly recommend you look at these tube preamps. All are hand made, point to point wired, using the highest quality components: Aric Audio Motherlode II (RCA only $5,475), Aric Audio Motherlode XL (RCA & XLR $6,475), Don S... 
High quality in-wall UL-C2 rated 10-gauge A/C wiring ?
macdude I found this thread from another one, and would like if you could update your experience with the Hidden Treasure cable  
new member, some questions, need help please
willywonka I am lucky enough to live in the Chicago area, about 20 minutes from where the show is held in Schaumburg; so I go every year. It really is a great way to find new gear and manufacturers, I still remember the first time I heard a coupl... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
no_regrets No there were no external clocks being used, the internal oven controlled crystal oscillators were used.  
new member, some questions, need help please
If you are not in a hurry to make a purchase, and can wait 6 months, I'd recommend that you go to Axpona in the Chicago area. The show is April 11th through13th. I'd go the entire 3 days, There will be a lot of the best manufacturers of speakers,...