sherod

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Your vote: Most Useless Audio Adjective
Would someone tell me what the term " fleshing out" means? I have an idea, but I'd like to get some opinions. Used in a sentence, " As the days and hours passed, the midrange slowly began to flesh out." 
Bargain interconnects to tame treble & boost bass?
As much as I wanted to like the MAS Grey it just never sounded right to my ears. Even after being fully broken in, the sound was very clean and fast, but the tonal balance was always tilted up and the extreme highs just had a bit too much energy t... 
Bargain interconnects to tame treble & boost bass?
Grant, I have an extra 1M pair of MAS Black I'll sell you cheap.Email me if interested. Just for the record, the best location I have found for the MAS Black is on the CD player. I prefer it to the Grey(silver) version. It just didn't sound right ... 
How can power cords make a difference?
I think you said that very well, Zaikesman. I agree that we all don't really know how a power cord reacts completely on a certain component. The key is to find that magical cord that does everything right and at the same time is luckily voiced to ... 
How can power cords make a difference?
I have been deceived by the evil VODO god of power cords. My ears say that they make a huge difference in my system, but I know now that it has all been an illusion. Why does my system sound better with good power cords and cables? I am ashamed. ... 
What hapened to VAC Phi 2.0 preamp
I wish that I could save some money, but all my pants' pockets have holes in them. 
Do Cables Wear Out?
Gunbei, What would your new girlfriend think of this whipping stuff? Have you told her of your fetishes yet? Here's an AA thread you might appreciate. Are you sure this wasn't you? http://www.audioasylum.com/members/mgeneral/messages/86898.html? 
Does "Fast" = "Detailed"?
http://iar-80.com/page3.html Here is a link of Peter Moncrieff's description of "fast and detailed" in an amp. 
Does "Fast" = "Detailed"?
Sean, Can you tell us what this system was that made you jump out of your chair when the drums kicked in? 
Does "Fast" = "Detailed"?
I Like MdHoover's description. He took the words right out of my head. As close to reality to me is plenty fast and detailed. Close to real would also encompass warm and detailed as well. Those Mac amps can be pretty warm and detailed, Grant. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Cedar, I've definitely got the "B" upgrade on my "wish" list. I'm so happy with the "n" version that I don't know if my ears can handle the "B" upgrade (LOL). I'm glad you're enjoying your preamp. 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
I think it's obvious that the PHI line will be superior overall. That's why you have to pay more to get the best. For poor folks like myself, I'm temporarily happy with VAC's lesser lines that at least have some of the "trickle-down" technology d... 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
Kw6, In e-mails from Kevin and looking at the VAC website, I would think that the Standard 160 would share a sonic signature with the PHI 300 as the 160 circuit was derived from the technology on the PHI 300. Kevin did tell me that my Auricle Musi... 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
Very nice review, Vac_man, and thanks for taking the time to post this review. I am glad to hear that this new Phi 300 amp has eased your anxieties from selling your beloved Ren. 70/70. I hope to upgrade my Musicblocs to the PHI series in the near... 
Favorite 6922 for ARC preamps.
It also depends on the circuit, but I have also found the Siemens E88CC, Cca, late 50's, early 60's to be the most synergistic and musical sounding in my preamp. If you go with Siemens, try to find one date coded with A0 to A3. I have an A3 that i...