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Question about neutrality and transparency in an amp
I don't have experience with your specific set up but all things being equal, in my system the vinyl generally has a "warmer" sound but with a trade off between the loss of some of the details at the two extremes of the frequency range. I think it... 
Interconnect Cable Length
Thank you guys for your input. The 6 meter cable is an Onix Master series that retails for $1800. I bought it for quite a bit less along with the MC2200 amp. I did an A and B test comparing it with my 3 meter Pangea cable (paid $150) and could not... 
Interconnect Cable Length
Just a quick update and another question. Since my last post I read up some more about the Carys and their very high output impedance and decided to go with a solid state amp and bought a perfect condition, recently serviced McIntosh MC2200 stereo... 
Interconnect Cable Length
Thank you. Unfortunately I don't have balanced input/output on either of my devices and they are currently 1.5 meters apart. My spacial limitations are based on the fact that I'm currently using my in-wall speaker wiring - 12 gauge, and each run i... 
Advice on what preamp to select.
This is not going to be of any direct help but I just recently purchased a Vincent  SP-331 MK hybrid amp and I think the Vincent products are very underrated. I'm confident you'll be pleasantly surprised by the performance of the SA 31 MK preamp.  
Cary SLM-100 amplifîer upgrade question
Hi folks - Just wanted to post a quick update. Had a chat with my friend and he's looking to get $1,200 for the pair of his Cary SLM-100s. He'll include a pair of Virtual Dynamics power cords as well but I not sure what model. The Carys are the ch... 
Raven Audio Tube amps
Raven products are indeed excellent but find Steve Huff's review (more of a BS than an actual review) actually counterproductive to the image of their products. Its more like a strip mall used car salesman trying to sell you a Ferrari. 
Audio research ref 6
Just out of curiosity, is there a wait time to have one ordered through an authorized ARC dealer? 
Cary SLM-100 amplifîer upgrade question
Thank you guys for your input. I always thought if I had to make a choice it is better to have longer speaker wires than longer interconnects, of course within similar quality/price window. But that aside, do those of you who are familiar with the... 
Cary SLM-100 amplifîer upgrade question
Thanks for the input. Couple of clarifications on my original post. I have seen and heard the Carys but won't be able to audition them in my own house. Shipping is not an issue since it'll be local pickup. In fact I bought the Aerius speakers from... 
Cary SLM-100 amplifîer upgrade question
Sorry, poor choice of wording for the title. I meant to say upgrading to Cary SLM-100 vs. upgrading them. 
New Vandersteen oil cooled hybrid amplifiers
I'll wait for the steam powered amplifiers to come out so I can save a few $ having to use electricity to run my tubes. Sign me up.