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| DIY Power Cables Instead of Used A few thoughts- you can make very good DIY power cords. I like shielded cable, and I use good quality plugs. Finish it off with some tech flex and shrink-wrap, and you have a nice power cord. You will save money but as already noted, resale value ... | |
| Speed accuracy- how accurate is accurate? The table is rock steady- how much effort am I will to put in? Considering everything sounds right, not much | |
| What is the most important component in your system. While I’ve learned that a preamp can make or break a system, I am reluctant to say any one component is most important. I do think the key is a well balanced system. | |
| First Foray into XLR I run a Pass preamp and a Pass amp- using this gear, XLR interconnects proved to be noticeably quieter than RCA interconnects. In my book, quieter is better. | |
| First Foray into XLR Best super low priced XLR cable- Mogami I’m quite pleased with Acoustic Zen XLR cables | |
| How To Field Questions About Your Audiophile Lifestyle... Someone asked me if my system was better than Bose (look at my profile and decide). My answer was "I think so" | |
| Luxman vs Pass Labs I have a Pass amp (X250.8) and a Pass XP-20 preamp. The XP-20 is the finest pre I've ever owned and that list includes a CJ Premier pre. I used to own an XP-10 but the 20 is definitely a cut above. | |
| Yanni or Laurel? On the link above, through a Mac Book Pro, Laurel. On a car radio, Yanni. | |
| Great Customer Service From Simaudio I've had good experience with Simaudio when a piece of equipment developed a fault. Other companies that also were excellent to deal with have been Pass and Bryston. | |
| Simaudio 260D - As transport I have a Simaudio 260D Neo driving a Bricasti DAC- quite pleased with the Simaudio as a transport. I have never tried the CXC so I cannot comment whether it's actually any better than the CXC. | |
| Revel Ultima Studio 2 & Pass Labs XA30.5 I have the Studio 2's and I think the XA30.5 is going to leave you wanting for more power. I personally use an X250.8 to drive my Studio 2's. I previously used an X150.8 which had enough power as well. A friend owned an XA30.5 and had speakers wit... | |
| Best DIY power cable. Why not make? I’ve had very good results using Belden 19364 cable. It’s 14 awg and shielded. Fit some good connectors, and if you want to get fancy, some Techflex, and you have a pretty terrific power cord for not very much money. | |
| What is your listening chair? Ekornes Stressless | |
| Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used What bleeds said-"With your budget, I don't see any incentive to buy a used phono cartridge" | |
| Publish the age of your component when selling (let's discuss) Most of us buying gear on Audiogon are (hopefully) savvy enough to recognize an age range of a competent we might be spying. For instance, if someone is selling a McIntosh MR 78, I don’t have to be told it’s no newer than late 70’s. Often, folks s... |