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zimwig

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In search for speakers of "natural" sound
Reference 3a, incredibly coherent, natural sounding speakers. No crossover, great mid-range. 
Like the new look to audiogon ?
Well, if majority rules or at least members have any say the website should be reverting to the old style...so far 100% against.incredibly bad, sucks, annoying... 
John Prine
Been seeing JP since the mid 70’s. That show in Dallas was like Springsteen on stage! The level of energy with a full band was incredible. He was literally climbing on top of the PA system.  John is a National Treasure. I have no problem speaking ... 
Bi Wire vs Speaker Jumpers
I’ve used both. Save money on bi-wiring but don’t skimp on cheap jumpers. They should be of equal quality as your speaker cables.Try Nordost diagonal configuration.  Worked well on  my system as too. 
$3000 Speaker Search
I’ve been running my upgraded Reference 3a Veena with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium for about 3 years.  These speakers love tube power. Spectacular match. 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Primaluna Dialogue gets my vote. Superb! 
Dealers That Sell Large Volumes of Used Gear Online
I did a trade-in deal with TMR a few years ago. They gave me a very fair trade price for a Bryston B-100sst towards a Primaluna Dialogue Premium.  The tube cage of the PL came in with a cracked glass and they replaced the whole cage within a week.... 
Interconnects
Check out a used set of AUDIENCE Au24 SE. Great clarity, speed and very natural and quiet.  They should be close to your budget 
Favorite guitar players not named......
Jerry Garcia, David Bromberg, Derek Trucks, David Lindley, Larry Campbell.On Acoustic guitar:Jorma Kaukonen, Doug McLeod, Chris Smithers, Leo Kottke 
Music you Hated but now Love
Bdp24 thanks. Know Iris well, since I am a John Prine nut.  She often duets with him. Her voice is an acquired taste, very talented song writer. 
Music you Hated but now Love
Greg Brown, didn't like the country twang. Now I can't get enough. He's my new John Prine. To top it off, his recordings on Red House Records are spectacular. 
The most transparent speaker cable
I am very surprised that no one has mentioned Audience AU 24 SE cables. I have found them to be a very transparent with strong bass clarity and no harshness.  But, as so many have mentioned cables will be system dependent.  I do agree with NORDOST... 
"Good tube Integrated Amps"
Primaluna Dialogue Premium with KT-120’s. Auto biasing. Can’t beat it for the price. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Question:  I purchased 2 SR red fuses for my Primaluna Premium with KT-120. Loved how they sounded but both blew with in a week. They were the correct amperage. Could the the KT-120 be responsible for this. Spoke to the US rep but couldn't give me... 
Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please
I also have to give kudos to Primaluna Dialogue Premium. Running mine with KT-120's has increased size of the soundstage and overall speed and smoothness.  My upgraded Reference 3a Veena have never sounded better. I'm done with SS.