Oh, I don't know Gunbei, I guess I had the attenuator a few notches clockwise more than I usually have it = )
The cable isn't burned in yet, so there is still traces of grain in the highs and the lows can be more liquid.
I, also, just ordered a Mapleshade powercord, a LAT powercord, and two pairs of Mapleshade clearview ultrathin interconnects. I am not sure what components I will be using the powercords on, but I will play around, and purchase more if I like them. And the ultrathin will compete with my Emeralds for playing time.
Eversince I stumbled onto this Audiogon, my bank account has been suffering, and I've been devoting more time websurfing to research on product I never heard of. I used to think I knew it all, but this past week has been an experience, I've learned a lot, sorta like summer school.
One more question, I opened up my Sigma today, and I found the tube to be a Tesla ecc83 12ax7. Is that like a "good" tube? Thanks Audiogon members!