horchai

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Best option for Amp upgrade...
Modding is like asking wife to put on make up. Changing equipment is like getting another girl friend. The latter is always preferred ;) 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
has anyone tried jupiter caps as parallel ac filter caps yet? 
Tubes/SS Power Amps?
I agree with mechans. Tube pre alone cannot give you the liquidity that a tube pre n tube power combination provides. It's like a teaser only and leaves you wanting more. Just like oliver twist said: sir may I have more???? 
Cambridge Audio Product Reliability
agree. i've the 740c, i repaired the transport mechanism twice. After that the display started to give problems. not only that the cdp will forward or fast reverse on its own. i had to shut it down and restart. U r much luckier. My cdp developed p... 
Cayin 50-AT Tube Rolling KT88
no way it's unsafe and power transformer of the a50t will get v hot. i tried that before for 10 minutes only. 
Soud applications Reference line stage vs line sta
It's bad for resale value this way. confuses the would be buyers in the market. 
$10 vs $100 power plug
It depends on how resolving your setup is to hear the difference from plugs. 
My Bricasti M1 expereince......
using time travel at warp speed :) 
Power Cords - Just Say Yes
Besides powercord, i get improvements when i changed the dc cable from a stock 20 awg multistrand copper to a diy dc cable using 18 awg neotech upocc solid core silver with teflon insulation. The lines are clearer and more defined. This dc cable i... 
Power Cords - Just Say Yes
Hi guys, what about changing the iec inlet of the equipment to something better like furutech? Or perhaps changing the internal wires from the iec inlet to pure copper or silver? It could be cheaper than investing in a high end power cord. 
TRANSPARENT CABLE VALUE
i guess he found belden cables inside PAD cables. 
How Black is Your Background?
how about 6 feet buried underground black? 
Any one here heard the Bmi Oceanic Statement?
That's very bad news. Arent they using platinum conductors inside? 
PC for Cambride Audio 840C?
i've good results with herbie labs isocups as footers. U can try it risk free for 90 days. Steve Herbelin is a great guy to deal with. 
PC for Cambride Audio 840C?
I recommend a dcca power cord for a fuller and more musical sound. I'm using a modified 740c. It can sound a little thin and bright.