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Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Allan.  I only have the Blue to date, Red is on order, so I can not make any comparisons.  Tommylion correctly mirrored my understanding of the types of power cords Bob offers.   BTW, I asked Bob which PC to order next, for amp or DAC as my second... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Allan.  How much better?  In my system it was considerable.  I am an Audience fan and have used several of their products for years. But with the Blue, the music became more engaging and immersive and I found myself thinking during the day about t... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
I have not posted here in a long time.  But, my recent experience with Bob's Blue PC HC warrant one.  It replaced an Audience power cord SE--a decent but admittedly lesser cord than the higher end products used for comparison here--and the differe... 
Isolation Devices: Any Good Ones?
I replaced 1 of 3 Cardas wood blocks under my tank heavy Theta Dreadnaught amp with 1 Nordost AC Kone and was startled by the improvement. Clarity, air, dynamics all better. All this from one Kone. So, I did the logical and bought one more. This w... 
Oyaide
How is the Oyaide Tunami GPX wire attached to the C-O46 plugs--solder, crimp, screws? I'm obviously new to DIY, and I couldn't tell from the web site pictures. 
Recommended SS amplifiers for Aesthetix Calypso?
For my mixed system, I run the Calypso with a Theta Dreadnaught I. To me, and without a practical way to compare to other systems, it sounds great. I get sharp clean highs, great mids and mostly great (and deep) bass(mostly, because my room has is... 
dedicated outlet cost
I'd add, in an ideal world, that the video, i.e. TV or projector, ought to have a separate circuit also. I don't know why, but from playing around with my three dedicated circuits, I ended up with a better picture, it was deeper and had a more vib... 
dedicated outlet cost
I ran 3 dedicated 20-amp circuits about 25' in length. With the cost of 12 guage conduit, 3 breakers, the outlet boxes, and the installation, but not the Power Ports and other outlets, it was $400. One thing though. Have the electrician check out ... 
Kimber Select vs Cardas Golden...
I'm curious, what cables did you replace the Cardas with, and which Cardas cable was it?thanks, 
Kimber Select vs Cardas Golden...
I use Cardas Golden Reference IC's from amp to pre and am thinking of trying Kimber. Care to reveal details of your experience?Thanks, 
Tube Preamp for Dreadnaught & Aerials
Eugene. Thanks for your imput. I have considered the SF line as well as the VTL 5.5. I've been trying to find a tube reamp that has balanced mains and CD input, IEC chord, a HT pass through feature, and silver, although the last item is negotiable... 
Hooking up a tube pre-amp to a processor
JDcrox. Thanks for the response. I guess I don't have to replace the AVP afterall. 
Tube Preamp for Dreadnaught & Aerials
Does anyone else have a suggestion. BAT? Acoustic Research? I'd appreciate all suggestions. 
Dreadnaught a Bit Bright?
I run a Dread I and Aerial 10-T's (newer version). I've had them a couple for a couple of months now and wouldn't say they are bright, not, that is, in comparison to other systems I've had. I would say that they are extended but real. For example,... 
Test: Comparing an AV DAC sound to a Pre-amp
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. What about this. What level of quality increase in the sound could I expect from adding a better controller vs a 2 channel pre-amp?