willgolf

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Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.?
Russian Standard was my go-to vodka until I found Stoli Elite.  Stoli Elite is super smooth, hard to find and a little pricey for Vodka  
Raven 300B integrated
I could care less about the old war between Raven and PL.  I had a Raven Integrated Reflection MK2 amp that powered Sonus Faber and Wilson Audio speakers.  It was a super amplifier for me.  To the Op, I suggest you call Dave Thomson of Raven.  He ... 
Cables
Why don't you just send him an Audiogon email?   Hijiri or Sternklang cables.  
QSA Power Jitter Power Conditioner, anyone tried it?
I would assume it will get better with way more hours on it.  Has either of you tried it from a source component directly to the wall outlet?  
QSA Power Jitter Power Conditioner, anyone tried it?
I am really interested to hear your thoughts on the black/red.  Tweak Geeks told me it would be better to buy the B/R jitter plug than a b/r fuse.  Obviously, it can affect more components.    
QSA Power Jitter Power Conditioner, anyone tried it?
@tablejockey --could you elaborate on what you mean?    
Audio Rack Selection
I just ordered a 3-section racking system from Adona.  I should get it in about a week or so.  
Sternklang Cables
Speaker cables are all that I have left to possibly upgrade.  The Hijiri Power Cords and RCA cables are excellent.  When I mated them to a Sternklang SPDIF I got that little bit of extra punch I was looking for.  I too will demo the Sternklang spe... 
rca or usb digital
I think you need to try both and see how it sounds in your system.  Asking us and you're likely not going to get the answer you want.   I just completed 75 hours of A/B testing between RCA, USB, and S/PDIF cables.  It was worth the experiment.  Th... 
My Medium List of Amplifiers and my Personal Review of Each !
I am not sure what your budget is in this process.  Given the economic environment, probably less now than a year ago.  A couple of amps that you can find on the used market would be interesting....Luxman 509, Canary Audio M80 or any of their line... 
DAC’s
Get the best Lumin DAC / Streamer that you can.  i had the D-2, U1 mini, A1 and X1.  You kill two birds with one stone nd great sound and ease of Ap use.  you can find them used.  You might be able to find an X-1 on the used market for $7800 to $8... 
Butcherblock Acoustics "feet" effecting sound and isolation
Has anyone tried hockey pucks?  Serious question!  
Sternklang Cables
@lalitk  I am curious, what made you go that route versus straight banana?    
Sternklang Cables
@lalitk  On the Sternklang Ephermas what terminal connection do you have?  I understand there is a banana option and just a copper spade-like connection but not a spade.  
聖HIJIRI Users thread
@jafant  The Takumi is above the Nagomi.   I have two Takumi and one Nagomi.  I Have the Nagomi on my Lucas Audio Music  Server and the Takui on my Inakustic 3500P Power condition and Lampi Horizon DAC.  The price difference is steep.