Mark
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Hello, Will: Firstly, I'd like to say that the aforementioned person, Gene Rubin, [now] does have a new line of AC power conditioners... Secondly, I want to say that virtually ALL the units mentioned on this thread are well out of my price range... So I'm kinda stuck trying to get the best out of the least... But that endeavor is going quite well, actually...
Examples:
'Blue Heaven' [Nordost] knock-offs from China (solid silver strapping, 20 conductor), terminated nicely.
RCA interconnects from 'Livecables' (all silver, litz braid, terminated well, sound great)
My own home-brew power strips... (see thread on this forum) Note: Currently burning it in by having it hooked up to my refrigerator.
Kit speakers: Tang Band D3-1, full range, back loaded horn, front firing mouth.
Before the Zen CDP: A $99.00 factory reconditioned TEAC reference mini component CDP. (surprisingly good sound)
Before the Zen Triode: A Musical Paradise SET amp ($320.00)
A Sangean HDT 1-X HD tuner... (fabulous, holds its own against a Marantz 10-B) Note: Actually tried this.
All this sitting on a Pier One console table that I reinforced under both the top and the lower shelf... (works great, looks good)
The Zen units are probably the most expensive audio components I've actually purchased to date, and I'm happy with them...
I have a couple of cryoed AC cables on order, and another stock NAIM AC cable just to try it out... None of these are over $50.00 each...
So, that's where I stand now... If I get some extra dough, I'm going to spring for a pair of MG 944s, either new, or hopfelly pre-owned... (m.)
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