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Stealth Indra vs Virtual Dynamics Master LE
i've had the Stealth Indra. this cable works best on source components. 
Nordost Pulsar Points -Anybody Tried Them?
has anyone had the chance to compare these Nordost Pulsar or Quasar Points against Finite Element's Cerapuc or Cerabase? 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
1) CDs (or songs on CDs) recorded in inverted phase.2) non-standard "pin-2: hot" XLR inputs &/or outputs on components.3) different worldwide a/c polarity.4) manufacturers who charge an arm & leg to change component voltage.5) components t... 
Sound Application line conditioner experience?
wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to compare the Sound Application RLS against:a) Jena Labs Model 3.2; orb) Jena Labs Model 6.2 
German Physiks - A huge "wow"
Csommovigo, i'm interested to find out more abt the German Physiks HRS 120 speakers (for a 2nd system). wondering if you could share some of yr expertise/opinions in the following areas:a) what sorts of associated equip/cables/etc. hv you found to... 
Stealth Dream AC powerchord
some friends & i did a powercord shootout a while back. the shootout included:harmonix studio masterjena labs model onejorma super powerpranawire samadhipranawire satoripurist audio dominus rev.cshunyata anaconda helix alphastealth dream (prea... 
Is this a reasonable Audiophile Mac-based Server?
S789f: i believe you're experiencing a 'clocking' issue. i had this same problem when i 1st hooked up my Mac mini to my Emm Labs DCC2. problem was gone once i activated Emm Lab's master clock function. unfortunately, i'm not familiar with the Bel ... 
Dartzeel or Tenor for Marten Coltrane speakers???
interesting... i had considered & researched the ASR (online), but decided not to try it cause its got too many 'boxes' (i haven't got the space). 
Dartzeel or Tenor for Marten Coltrane speakers???
hi Bfjohansson, yes, Marten does offer this option (i ordered mine with a customized front baffle & internal wires upgraded with Jorma Primes). 
Swiss amps
Dazzdax:i find FM Acoustic to be more musical than the Goldmund, but only when used in conjunction with a FM preamp.the Goldmund amps are lively & musical, but not in a 'tube' sense (i.e. silky sweet mids). a number of other amps i tried had s... 
Swiss amps
hi Dazzdax,the latest Goldmund Telos range doesn't sound tubelike or silky. they're tonally transparent with very extended highs & more on the 'forward' side. pace-wise, they fast & dynamic (hence very lively). i find them similar in chara... 
Swiss amps
FM Acoustics' website claims "proprietry enhanced class A circuitry".Goldmund uses what they call "JOB5 circuit" (orignally invented by several grad students).Dartzeel won't even say what circuit they use (but speaker cables MUST be connected b/f ... 
Swiss amps
i've demo-ed several of the amps you've listed (Dartzeel, FM Acoustics, & Goldmund). each employ unique circuitry (not the typical class A, class A/B, &/or class D) which makes them rather unique fm other stuff out there. 
Dartzeel or Tenor for Marten Coltrane speakers???
a pity i'm unable to get hold of these Vitus monos for a demo. i've had some loaner Jorma Primes bal. i/c & bi-wire s/c fm the local Marten & Jorma distributor (who's been absolutely fantastic). the Jorma Primes are just amazing!!if Jorma ... 
Help me order my new APPLE Computer
wondering if anyone uses a Mac Pro for a media server? what are the advantages/disadvantages vs. Mac mini &/or iMac?