Having a complete system of Audience AU 24 in my system has been as much of an improvement as adding a new component. As I stated earlier, I have it as an Interconnect between my CD player and amp, have 3 Audience Power Chords, and just recently added the speaker cable. Maybe a better way to put it instead of adding a new component is that I get to better appreciate the components that are in my system. The Audience products help to allow the quality of the components in a system come through in a very natural and musical way. Everything is easy to listen to and I dont have to worry that I am going to get lister fatigue. It really has been a very pleasant change to my system.

pettyfeversk September 08, 2004 18:06

I switched out speaker cables. I now have the Audience AU 24 running between my amp and speakers. It replaced the Cardas Golden Cross.

pettyfeversk September 02, 2004 17:03

As I mentioned, I have changed from Cardas Golden Cross Interconnects between my amp and CD Player to Audience 24 Interconnects. I also changed from Cardas Golden Cross Power Cords to Audience Power Chords. The changes to the sound of my components has been substantial. My sound is now much more transparent with a wider and better defined soundstage. In addition, there is better defined bass. Frankly, it sounds as if a cloak has been removed from my components and they are showing what they can really do. The sound is very natural. I will be auditioning Audience AU 24 speaker cable later in the week and will report how the change from Golden Cross Speaker Cable to the Audience Spaeker cable effects my system.

pettyfeversk August 29, 2004 14:58

System edited: I changed my interconnects from Cardas Golden Cross to Audience AU 24 between the Cd player and the Amp. I also switched from Cardas Golden Cross Power Cords to Audience Power Chords on my Cd Player, Amp, and from the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet to the wall.

pettyfeversk August 26, 2004 01:18

You know, I am going to have to start writing down my impressions. I know it sounds funny but, I feel some notes would help me recall. I vaguely remember reading this very idea but I cant remember who or where.

If memory serves me, the Wadia was better at inner detail. For me, that warmth is synergistic right now. When my system has sufficient changes I plan on borrowing that Wadia again.

Your system is great looking and I am sure, great sounding.

distortion August 23, 2004 01:50

I think that when I initally put the system together, I erred on the side of warmth through the midrange and had that coming from the Jolida JD-100, the tubes in the amp, and the Cardas Golden Cross cabling throughout the system. The Wadia presents the music in a very natural way. I get alot of detail from my discs that I did not hear with the Jolida as well as some of the other players I had. The imaging is very strong and I am getting a whole other view of my collection. I am very happy with it.

pettyfeversk August 22, 2004 23:39

The Pathos is beautiful. I love to see artful pieces like this.

I am curious, what did you like about the Wadia compared to the Jolida? I had one (Wadia 302) in my system briefly and thought it was an excellent CDP. Honestly, it did make me appreciate the Jolida's performance to dollar ratio. I am wondering, when I further upgrade my system, if the performance gap will widen and favor the Wadia even more.

distortion August 20, 2004 23:13

I replaced the stock Sovtec 6922 Tubes with Matsushita 6DJ8/6922 Tubes that were made in the late 1960's and 1970's. These are the tubes that were rebranded by National in 1987. These tubes are very neutral sounding and offer a wonderful smoothness throughtout the treble, mids, and lows. Thanks to Andy from Vintage Tube Services for his help. I am always pleased with the Tubes that Andy supplies. He has a great selection of NOS Tubes that are well matched and my Pathos Amp is sounding wonderful.

pettyfeversk August 18, 2004 15:43

I picked up the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet which I will try with my Amp and/or CD Player. To those who have the Ultimate Outlet, do you get better results to just use it with the Amplifier vs putting the CD player on it also? Have some of you combined the amp and cd player on one outlet and gotten good results. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

pettyfeversk August 14, 2004 12:13

System edited: Well, I made two more changes to the system. I replaced the Jolida JD-100 Cd player with the Wadia 302 and replaced the Unison Research SR-1 with the Pathos Acoustics Logos.

pettyfeversk August 14, 2004 03:42

thanks. i recently bought a richard gray line conditioner..the jolida sounds even better, now. i will now look for mullards to drop in...

faimachung August 01, 2004 22:39

I put a pair of 1960's Mullards into the Jolida CD player and I am quite happy with the sound I am getting. It presents a very warm midrange and is easy to listen to.

pettyfeversk July 30, 2004 12:41

i have a jolida cd, same as yours,,which tube did you replace in it? i want to do the same..ps i bought a power cord from SIGNAL corp for the jolida...big difference, for the better...

faimachung July 30, 2004 06:23

Update on the system: As I had mentioned earlier, I changed the stock tubes in the CD player as well as the amp and the Mullards made a big difference. In addition, the Cardas Cable that I used added more body to the sound and created a stronger midrange. The final tweak that I did with the system related to the burn in of all the new components. I had the sense that the components were still sounding like they were not fully burned in. I decided to purchase the Pursit Audio Design Burn In CD and ran it for six hours this past weekend through the cd player. I then put it in the DVD player and ran that for six hours. Upon listening to the system after running the Pursit CD, I can offer these insights. My system sounds much smoother and any harshness that I had on the high end seems to be gone. The Triangle speakers no longer sound overly bright to me when i play them loud. A lot of the hardness at high volume levels is gone. I feel that the Pursit disc made a big difference to my system and would recommend it to others. Just make sure you have 6 hours when you can leave the house and only play the disk at a normal volume leve where you can still have a converation in the room while playing it.

pettyfeversk July 27, 2004 17:13

I had a question for Audiogon users. Has anyone else bought the Triangle Naia speakers? I would be curious how long your break in took as well as the kind of components that you have matched the speakers with. What size room do you have the speakers in? I have mine in a room that is 12 feet by 22 feet. They are on one of the short sides about 6 feet apart and my listening position is 10 feet back from the speakers. Any information from other Triangle Naia owners would be helpful or anyone who has heard the speakers. Thanks

pettyfeversk July 22, 2004 12:19