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Balanced Cables for McIntosh / Wadia
I gotta tell you, Mogami Neglex Gold is cheap and first rate. I have a 6 foot pair that cost under $100. 
Conrad Johnson Tube Amp For CJ Premier 17ls
I had a Premier 17LS2 which I partnered with an MV60SE.I enjoyed this combo initially but ultimately have to endorse the idea of finding a newer amp. The 17LS2/MV60SE is a bit too golden for me. Between the 2, though, the 17LS2 was the standout. B... 
Anyone else remember this?
That's folks. It was the Nak 630. I didn't remember it was a tuner/pre. For some reason I was trying to figure this one out for a while. Never heard the 630Wondering if partnered with an ST-70, how thta would sound? 
Analysis Plus vs. Audience
I have a pair of AU24E's in house now. Using it between my CD and Integrated Amp. It is an interesting cable. The Solos are a bit forward but definitely not bright compared to the AU24E's. The AU24E's bass is more rounded, but I'm not sure which o... 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
Yeah well, it is what it is. But as pointed out, there are advantages. If you look for them 
Speaker imaging
Well, I do need a haircut. Will report after the haircut 
Once again, recuperating from surgery
Dexter a Gordon? Tomorrow. I got the ame on now. 
Analysis Plus vs. Audience
I've neve found the Solos weak in the bass or bright. I guess it's true, ymmv. 
Once again, recuperating from surgery
Much better, especially with Way out West spinning 
Speaker imaging
Maybe I need to clarify. My speakers do disappear and some things are more to the right and other more to the left and other things are dead center. But I usually so not perceive a stage wider that the separation between my speakers unless I'm not... 
Anybody used Nikko amps before?
My only experience with Nikko was with a receiver my cousin owned. One channel died after about 4 yrs of use. She asked me too look at it and told me unless it was something simple throw it out. Opened it up and from what I recall one IC power amp... 
Once again, recuperating from surgery
And today's notable choice- Weavers at Carnagie Hall 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
Following up on my recent response my wife asked me today if my CD player was new. In fact, it's several years old and over a year ago she asked the same question.But why should I be surprised? I had surgey last week (for real!) and she barely not... 
Rega RP6 VTA issue
Analog has always been more ritual intensive. Setting the VTA should be a one time thing once the cartridge is installed and the spacers are a good solution because it addresses Rega's over-riding concern about rigidity.On the other hand, if you h... 
Source Components, Genuinely Need Your Assistance
This one is easy- garbage in garbage out. A high fidelity system by definition is a faithful to the original system. Realize that many recordings are mastered wit the sort of typical playback system in mind. That's why something can sound pretty g...