david_ten

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What is an excellent power cable?
@xenon Many excellent choices within your budget specs.+1 re. @nonoise ’s recommendation to consider Triode Wire Labs. You may also want to consider Audio Art Power Cables in addition to the ones other members have already pointed out.All the best. 
Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!)
@jond  : ) 
Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!)
There's always Tekton. : ) 
Tekton Double Impacts
@danonano  Thanks for sharing these reviews. They are thorough and should be very helpful to those considering the Double Impacts.  
Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
@almarg   Thanks, as always for sharing your thoughts on these matters. +1 on this and your other posts in the thread.@benzman  Thanks for sharing your findings. You make an important point. I've also had your Audience SX and the Supra CAT8 in my ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Bobby "Blue" Bland. 
Thoughts on the most difficult instruments for speakers to reproduce?
Is there a definitive answer? Or is it all of the above / prior? Thanks.@nonoise Nice to see your mention of Upright Bass and Oud. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@mofojo Posting your question here because it’s a GREAT question and the answers and insights from others may be helpful not only to you but to those who may be considering one or the other.wondering if you can elaborate on the difference between ... 
Which 30K Speakers Would You Give Up For Tekton Double Impacts?
@waltersalas  Great to hear you are excited and looking forward to having them in your system.The SEs are much better. Without a doubt. But I do miss that certain 'joie de vivre' the DIs possess. The SEs are grown up (if you get what I mean). 
Which 30K Speakers Would You Give Up For Tekton Double Impacts?
Hi @waltersalas   I didn't know you had decided to move up to the SEs. Congratulations!!! 
High End is Dead?
@ghasley Beautiful Post! Thank You.9 years ago, I was at a friend’s party celebrating his daughter’s college graduation. Her friends were discussing music and I overheard them and added to the conversation about a couple of the young musicians the... 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
System dependent, but in many cases, a great preamp creates the "jump factor" that turns a boring system into an attention grabber.+1 @fsonicsmith  
Axpona 2018
@chrshanl37  Thank you.  
Axpona 2018
@chrshanl37  and others. What are your feelings / reasons behind why the Exogal - Ryan pairing was (is) so good? 
Speaker Cable Upgrade... Advice Please
Wireworld.  Pretty dark cablesDark? What did you have them paired with? Thanks.