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Interconnects and non-believers
This morning I was exploring SVS Sub interconnects. I was referred to their Soundpath shielded sub cable. One reviewer wrote this candid comment:“I was using coat hangers for speaker wires before (just kidding), what a difference these cables made... 
Luxman vs Pass Labs
Sometimes we need to listen to attractive alternatives to confirm or reconfirm our primary choice.Its known as cognitive dissonance.These alternatives remind us again the reasons we made our first choice.   
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
 Reality sucks. Like when you don’t get what you think is a fair price. Here or on eBay. Then the question turns to sell it or keep it for a second system? Of course it depends. How can we determine a fair price? Is the auction method a better way? 
CD players = dead?
@jayctoy can share your set ups with us? 
CD players = dead?
@elizabeth I admire what you’ve done. 
CD players = dead?
Elizabeth nice acquisition. My experience differed last week. I listened to the SA10 for the first time at CarltonAudio in Melbourne. It was nice if rather squashed processed sound. Heard with nice cables and the PM10 through a pair of PMC Twenty5... 
What is an excellent power cable?
TimePortalFully shieldedVarious levels...Reference Statementamazing results  
Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!)
David Counsell at Viking Acoustics- striking set of horn speakers. I look forward to trial the unique Berlin R Type II’s soon. He has produced unique horn designs and secured wonderful customer reviews. Beautiful woodwork. http://www.viking-acoust... 
Just received the Double Impacts (upgraded version)
Now if we can get someone to write about the new Ulbrecht Be's...it will be fun! 
Lampizator evolution
I I know I can look this up but does the Lampi Amber II decode MQA...? What’s the new price paid w/out clocks? 
DAC Suggestions Please
OP it’s a great question and I look forward to reading the replies in a moment. Like you perhaps I have an external DAC on my wish list. I certainly want to access full MQA decoding as well uptick the potential contribution of DACS in my system. L... 
Thinking out of the box here. It might make some defensive
I just want thank you all for the funniest posts on audio let alone cables I’ve read! I’ve gone to church and transcended reality, a big thank you for my happy moment.Oh I use TimePortal cables as much as possible. I’m so into EMI/RFI control and ... 
Autobiasing tube amp failure
Jzzmn88 prefer not to say at this juncture. 
Autobiasing tube amp failure
Good suggestions from all. Who can do the mods suggested? 
Recommend an MC Cartridge for my TT15S1 and...
WowThat was like an episode of Mythbusters!Ignoring the obvious fallacies of argument it certainly reframes consideration of the Denon 103/103R.The Benz and AT will be considered noromance.as will the Concept MC by boxer. Thanks guys.