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Best amp pairing with Aerial Acoustics Speakers?
I’m using a Mac MC 452 and C47 with my Aerial 7t’s and it sounds really good to me. Before I was using a Vincent SV-237 integrated and that was okay but the Mac is way better. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
 I was using the Belden 10 ga. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
I found a pretty good deal on some oval 9’s and ordered them. It will be interesting to compare the two. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
Just a little follow up. The music sounds more natural and fleshier, more meat on the bone compared to the bjc cables which are thinner sounding. This was one of my best upgrades. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
So I hooked up my Kimber 8tc’s this morning and have been listening to music all day. Mostly on the radio. I have a Kenwood KT 8300 that’s been worked on that sounds pretty good, plus we have a great NPR station in Louisville, WFPK that plays a lo... 
Who Here Makes Their Own Power Cables?
I made two power chords, one for my amp and one for my pre-amp. Used Belden 83803 wire I think, and some nice connectors from Parts Express. The only thing I have to compare to are the stock ones McIntosh provided. The Belden wire I used is kind o... 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
I was all set to buy a new set of the oval 9’s and I noticed a used set of 8tc’s for sale on this site. Got them for about half price of what a new set would cost. I may buy some oval 9’s also, but I’m going to wait for the Kimbers to get here and... 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
Thanks Elizabeth. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
I’m leaning toward the oval 9’s. Any other thoughts? 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
Thanks for the link. I need 5ft cables. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
Thanks for everyone’s input. I’m going to give this thread a couple of more days before I decide. 
Pass Labs X250.8 or MC452 ?
I haven’t heard the Pass amp but my MC452 is magical with my Aerial 7t speakers. 
What’s a 10k to 15k speaker from smaller company that performs well?
Aerial 7t’s, but they didn’t really come into their own until I added a McIntosh MC452 amp. 
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
I think you could find a used or floor sample McIntosh C47 which is outstanding with good phono stages and a good dac.