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Cable elevators
WOW! I am really jealous of your guys’s hearing abilities. I have tried elevating my nordost ribbon cables as well,  about three inches above my cheap carpet non-coiled and I hear zero difference. But like another poster I leave them there to amus... 
Anticables: Scam?
01-17-2017 4:53pmWell I have to agree: my opinion is not scientific fact. really, I had no idea. The new Reduced Dislocation Density (RDD™) Wire provides:An increased sense of volumeMore "real" sounding midrangeLess grain noiseEven smoother highs ... 
Simaudio Neo 400M vs. Parasound JC-1
Hello,I have had the combo you are asking about for about 3 years.. all i can say is.. POWER! they are great I rarly turned up the volume knob more than 1/4 range, sounded great with truly awesome headroom and super efficent rarly get beyond a lit... 
Simaudio P8/W8 or Latest 740P/860A????
WOW I just saw your post, too bad I was not more timely..what did you end up doing?how do u like it?I have decided to co a similar route and saw you post with NO responses!!?? I can try to give you mine..I'M coming from Sim 350P/ w M400 monos.very... 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
the poster awhile back who made the headphones comment was onto something... you cant take a multi thousand $$$$$ system with you.and headphone sound "good enough" for the $$ spentyounger people these days pretty much want EVERYTHING PORTABLE and ... 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
                        !!BIRTH OF AN AUDIOPHILE!!Good day Gentleman!let me start of by saying that "I am now an audiophile!"(applause applause) thank you!I am a 43 y.o. guy and prior to 4 years ago, "happy" with my then "COOL" 5.1 Denon system wi... 
UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers???
some more great points you all make! I already have the components and "sound signature" I like. New plans due to professional room/ acoustics analysis:Due to my listening area having "not even the basics for great imaging" poor layout of walls an... 
UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers???
Wolf: that would definatly be THE most COST EFFECTIVE answer..:)My Dac is capable of acting as a "preamp" w/ vol and balance controls. But my Sim has a definiant sound improvement.I also like that the 740 has a much finer DB volume control and the... 
UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers???
Great Info and thanks for the responses so far, To address a couple of your comments..I couldn't agree MORE about upgrading both (way way down the road I likley will. but funds are a bit short for both speaker and preamp at same time.Ricred1: Sim ... 
Bit of a dillema Simaudio.. UPGRADE hmmm
forgot to mention I had upgraded the speakers to Focal Area 948, Heimdal 2 speaker cable and interconnects as well..thakns! 
Bit of a dillema Simaudio.. UPGRADE hmmm
sorry for the really really REALLY long delayed response!!I did not get a message that someone replied...Stereo5, the reason I consider what I typed about an "upgrade" is because other than the power level (witch I RARLY use loudly) is that the 60... 
What is you TIDAL setup?
I have a couple setups.. home and Car.Home.. Mac Mini via Web interface to DAC to amps.. Simple!Car.. galaxy tab tidal app WIFI to wifi router via Optical to processor to digital amp full digital FLAC 
OPINIONS NEEDED 100 trade-in chance FOCAL
Thanks for all the GREAT responses!!I went ahead with the deal about 2 mos ago, and got an additional %10 off. I do like the Focal sound and the Diablos were just to far out of reach (for now) I have also upgraded the speaker wire from AP crystal ... 
Bit of a dillema Simaudio.. UPGRADE hmmm
thanks for the suggestions on speaker upgrade. My dealer offered a 100% trade in credit towards new speakers. Based partially on what was suggested here I decided to upgrade to the new Focal Aria 946.I really like the sound of these! the amplifica... 
What's your profession? Age?
Hello, I'm Mark and the opposite of most people here. I'm just a delivery driver, and have no business having $25kIn a 2ch stereo system, plus tv/ room acoustics... You'd think a 42 y.o would know better! Heh.. Noone ha$ a clue about my setup.. So...