Recent content by Spyder

On this side of the pond, as they say, Audio Research is recognized as one of the best tube gear manufacturers. It's Reference 10 Line Stage Preamplifier is considered by many as one of the best preamplifiers available. I had the Audio Research Anniversary 40 and I was so impressed with it that...

Hi there. On September 11, 2015, I posted a review of my then new Octave MRE 220's on AudioShark. To those who read it and provided comments, thank you for your kind feedback. Some who commented, asked if I had tried/heard of the Octave Super Black Box ("SBB"). For those who have not...

Hello fellow members. Thought I would post a review of the latest addition to my system for those considering or otherwise interested in the Synergistic Research Atmosphere Level 4 speaker cables with the SR Grounding Block. By way of recap, my system consists of: an ARC Ref. 10 pre-amp...

Hi Folks. I bought new Octave MRE 220 monoblocks, replacing my Ayre MXR's, and thought I would write this review to share my assessment of them, so far, for any who may be interested. They have spent about 50 play-hours/6weeks in my system comprised of an ARC Reference 10 pre amp, Ayre C-5xeMP...