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Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
I took delivery of my A3's about 10 days ago and they are breaking in nicely. Last description I would ever use is "dark," at least with my setup. I find them lively, transparent, natural and with deep, taut bass. A little thin up on top but this ... 
Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
I auditioned the A3's at Rhapsody Music in NY, driven by a Constellation SS integrated amp. "Dark" is the last description I would use. They were so alive, natural and realistic, with amazing, accurate bass,  I ordered a pair on the spot, to be de... 
HC Power cords for tight spaces -- unicorn hunting?
I have used Nordost Valhalla and LessLoss Signatuure from the wall to my Audience Power Conditioner and had no problems.. Sound was excellent, and my amp is no mouse -- 330w/per channel Krell FPB 300 cx. And you don't need to wrestle with these co... 
Speaker Cables for Magico
Thanks to all. Many excellent suggestions, with a tilt toward Siltech and some SR. I get the sense of what will work and what will not. I also may try Audience SX cables. I have the XLR IC's and they are superb.Cheers.Neal 
Speaker Cables for Magico
To rhg88,I have used a Krell FPB 300cx in my main rig for 15+  years and love its power and sound. Unless it interacts poorly with the A3's -- which I doubt -- that is what I will be using.Neal 
Best digital cable for Aurender N10
I have used many digital cables over the years. Currently, I use a Nordost Odin. You have not given a price range, but it is VERY expensive and better than anything I have ever used. Prior to the Odin, I was very happy with the Stealth Sextet. Oth... 
New in 2018
The new Kacey Musgraves is excellent. I am not a country music fan but this has almost no "twang": just solid, pop-folk songs. And she can sing.Neal 
Need to Replace Transport
I have an excellent condition CEC TL-1X modded by RAM and maintained by True Sound in CA, which I have not used for years. Price within your range. If interested, let me know and we can talk off-line. The transport is a beauty.Neal 
Simple Question re Tidal Playback
Thanks for the responses.It is an old, first generation Bryston BDP-1 which still works fine. The more recent BDP's support Tidal streaming.I want to try out Tidal first the old-fashioned, wired way before I move on to a streaming solution. I actu... 
Simple Question re Tidal Playback
Thank you.Neal 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Thank you, Lak.Neal 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Where does one buy Total Contact? Does the seller have a website?Thank you.Neal 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
AudioEngine 5 self-powered speakers. Purchased on Audiogon new for $300, find me a better monitor for less than $3000!Neal 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
Sandy Denny - Fairport Convention and SoloLana del Rey - Yes, really! The woman can sing!Bedouine - New artist with a mmysterios, smoky voice. 
Why Are There So Many Audio Research Reference 5SE's For Sale
If ARC is upgrading their tube pre's every 2-3 years, (i) how advanced were the original models when marketed (was there "planned obsolescence?), and (ii) this is substantially more frequent than other reputable pre mfrs., e.g., C-J, VAC, VTL, et ...