joncourage

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The Problem with Synergistic Research
Completely agree with Mapman.Want to demonstrate confidence in your product? Don't nickel and dime your customers. There will be ROI in spades. 
Logitech Transporter + Berkeley Audio Alpha DAC 2
I expect that will be a killer combination. 
Audioquest Sky XLR
Mred, take a look at my posts to the other thread in this forum called HiDiamond Interconnects, I get into some detail there on what the differences have been in my system.Bottom line, while the Sky are great cable and have been better in my syste... 
Audioquest Sky XLR
I agree that the Sky is an extremely transparent, neutral cable.To characterize it a bit, to the degree you can assess the effect of a cable alone, I'd say: excellent frequency extension in both directions, fairly tight bass, a lot of detail/resol... 
Digital coaxial audio cable suggestions.
My first choice would be HiDiamond Digital Carbon, close but not exactly in your price range. Best digital cable I've personally heard and an absolute bargain.Second, if you need to go with a cable that already has a long standing reputation I wou... 
AES Cables: Kubala, Stealth, PAD, etc..experiences
Do you guys know which version of the sextet is considerd "better", the original xhadow connectors or the newer ones?Or is the difference negligible? 
AES Cables: Kubala, Stealth, PAD, etc..experiences
I've owned the Marigo Apparition, Kubala Sosna Emotion, Ilumminati, a few others. I had a friend's PAD in my system for a shootout. I now have a HiDiamond Digital Carbon.The order I'd put them in, from least liked to best, in my system:Kimber, PAD... 
Single source, best pre option?
Thanks, all very useful input and appreciated. 
HiDiamond Digital IC
I continue to enjoy the digital cable in my system, the music has never been so satisfying to me.I'll be bringing my cable and DAC to my local (Tampa Bay) audio club's upcoming DAC shootout. I hope to introduce this respect-worthy brand to a large... 
Who is the World's Best 'New' Female Vocalist
Another vote for Esperanza Spalding here. What a remarkable talent!Melody Gardot is also fantastic. 
Audience Au24e vs Cardas Golden Reference
Frankly, I found the Audience -- in my system, at least -- wanting in a variety of ways and did not find them to compare favorably with the Zu Ibis or Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun. 
Audience Au24e vs Cardas Golden Reference
I would recommend looking at Zu (Ibis or Event).I recently compared the Ibis to Au24e and kept the Ibis, which have the qualities you're seeking in spades. 
Review: Ayre Acoustics AX7e Amplifier
Couldn't agree more with your conclusions. I love this amp. 
Teo XLR
This is one strange and fairly obnoxious thread all around.That said, the Teo sounds interesting, and as I've stated elsewhere I'm always interested in trying out new gear, especially when others seem to be raving about it.Is there a loaner/tester... 
Inexpensive Transport
Squeezebox Touch and put away all those nasty CDs.