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Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
geoggkai, why don't you try a pair before posting as suggested? 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
I have never been a big believer in cables. To make a long story as short as possible, a friend loaned me a pair of Kimber Kable KCAG XLR cables (MSRP $1K/Meter). I replaced my cables (approx. msrp $250/m) and I noticed a huge difference. It was... 
TEKTON OWNERS
I just picked up a pair of Tekton Mini-Lores.  For the price, they are very good.  I am curious if the tweeters in the M-Lores can be upgraded to the Audax TW025A28 1" Gold Dome Tweeter that is in the Lore or the tweeter that is in the Lore Refere... 
Pass Labs Preamps - New Line Soon?
jmc, good point.  jafant, no matter how good a component is, they always find ways to make it better.  :)  Just look at Audio Research - Ref 6 is now out.  (I currently own the Ref 5 se and am considering a PL pre to go with my XA-100.5 monoblocks... 
Pass Labs Preamps - New Line Soon?
I would, but I don't expect I'd get an answer.  Theoretically, once a new line is announced, the demand for the old line drys up.  I thought there might be some PL gurus here that could make an educated guess based on the age of the existing line ... 
Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users
Nice to see this tread alive and well.  I just upgraded to an ARC Ref 5 SE.  Pretty amazing pre, but I don't like the 40 second delay, mute and zero volume.  I understand why, but after the delay, couldn't they at least unmute the thing and maybe ... 
Vienna Acoustics Liszt - Fad or Future?
Lots of great praise for these. I will definitely put them on top of the list when I am ready to upgrade. I have some I need to sell before I can buy anything new. Thanks for all the input. 
Vienna Acoustics Liszt - Fad or Future?
Thanks for the input. I should have put "Baby" in my OP. Interesting comment Twoleftears, I really like the BG, so I may have to keep an eye out for these. 
Dynaudio C1 Nameplate
Mattmiller, thanks, that's kind of what I thought. That or maybe they were pre-production samples or demos. 
Emotiva UMC-1, Onkyo TX-NR809, or Denon AVR3312CI
You don't mention what type processor you are looking for (5.1; 6.1, 7.1, etc.) but since you have the XPA-5 you may want to look at 5.1 pre\pros. Since processors have changed so much in recent years to keep up with changing technology, there are... 
How much sand/shot to put in Dynaudio Con 1Stands?
Years ago, I did a little coin collecting and amassed over 5,000 “Wheat” pennies. I also have been throwing my spare change in a bucket for years and have a huge stash of coins. I have been tempted to take them to one of those coin machines where ... 
Esoteric MG-10 vs Volent VL-2 vs A. Zen Adagio Jr
Liszt, wondering if you ever got the Volents? I've been reading about them and they sound impressive. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be many on the used market. I haven't even found a list of dealers who carry them. Thanks,Ben 
dynuaudio c-1s in a small 10x12 room?/amppower?
Amater, thanks. It seems every time I find a speaker I really want to try, I find lots of posts about why it won't work for me. A few months ago there was a pair of Harbeth SHL-5's for sale locally and the "consensus" was they would not sound good... 
dynuaudio c-1s in a small 10x12 room?/amppower?
Drubin, I did a search on Pwfletcher and found his closet. I didn't read thru all the posts, but I wonder if anyone told him the speakers were too close to the back wall or the room was too small? lol 
dynuaudio c-1s in a small 10x12 room?/amppower?
I have been looking at the C1's for a 13.5 x 15.5 room but the consensus here seems to be the room is too small for the C1’s.What are recommended speakers for this size room? I am interested in either monitors on stands or small floor standers. I ...