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    shunyata 6000T vs 6000S

    has anyone compared these 2 units? besides the orientation, does the 6000T perform better to warrant the extra cost? considering replacing my mpc12a unit with one of these. thx. ed
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    XLR interconnect shootout of 14 cables over 6 weeks

    the synergistic research were a contender but you have to plug a separate wire into cable and into power outlet; too much cabling going on; and they were not in the same league as the mit matrix oracle. i did not test any transparent cables as i could not get any on loan. the mit sound is...
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    aurender N100H

    this will be my first entry into computer/server music. would the music stored on the aurender or any server sound better or the same as playing cd on my oppo 105D? just wondering other than convenience and a new way of picking music would i be better off looking at a better cd player and DAC...
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    aurender N100H

    anyone have hands on with this unit and could offer feedback? thx. ed
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    XLR interconnect shootout of 14 cables over 6 weeks

    the IC used between my plinius hiato(an integrated amp at 300 per side; very tube like sound but detailed) and my oppo 105D. mikey the clear reflection was not in the same league as the cardas clear. the clear had much greater bass, wider soundstage and a more wholesome presence. a very laid...
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    XLR interconnect shootout of 14 cables over 6 weeks

    sorry forgot to list my setup
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    XLR interconnect shootout of 14 cables over 6 weeks

    i have been auditioning xlr IC's for about 6 weeks now. it has been quite a process. fun and ear opening. i read as many reviews as i could and then borrowed cables from the cable company and a few dealers. the list i tried include: group 1: audio quest water Nordost heimdall...
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    nordost power cords and power strips

    anyone have experience using nordost power products. i demo'd nordost fry2 for plinius amp and heimdall for oppo 105d. currently using WWsilver electra 7 with platinum ends and shunyata MPC12-A unit. with nordost bypassing shuntaya the soundstage was much wider and much more low end. but frey 2...
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    MIT vs. Nordost IC's

    the cardas clear is just so easy to listen to; lots of low end, nice soundstage, no brightness and detailed(but others more detail and air). nice construction as well, great XLR connectors. kimber select 1036(RCA) very articulate low end, big soundstage and lots of detail. a slight bit of...
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    MIT vs. Nordost IC's

    i have been auditioning many brands of IC's to replace my tributaries. anyone have experience with the MIT SL-Matrix 50 and 50.2 series and the Nordost Tyr2? i have auditioned many brands and these are the last 2 to audition. winners so far are cardas clear, WWplatinum eclipse 7 and kimber 1036...

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