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Electrostatic Speakers
I own a pair of 2805's A knowledgeable friend told me they would last six years .. then poof!. Sadly almost six years to the month it happened. That notorious "clicking" that told me a Panel needed replacement.I decided I would purchase Harbeth 7 ... 
best interconnect at decent price
I too have been through various medium priced interconnects and speaker cables in the $500 to $1000 price range. Some have stayed with me for years. Others left me feeling "Ho Hum".Recently did a complete switch over (including Power cable) to Dar... 
My first Tube Amplifier
First tube amp .... build from kit ... GEC 912+ Used to drive their Metal cone speakers with Periphonic tweeter housed in Octagonal shaped cabinets.  
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
My Recent ExperienceI have recently installed new Speaker cables, Interconnects,and Power cable ... all from the same US manufacturer. all at the same timeRecommended burn in time 200hrsWhat i found was:-Up to 10hrs .. not very impressiveApproxima... 
Best audio companies and dealers
Plus 1 for Clear dayIn CanadaExecutive Stereo - Toronto 
Like the new look to audiogon ?
Major step backwards  At least give us the option to view in previous formatSeen this before  ..... "change for the sake of change" 
Please Read and express your feelings and opinions....
Respect ..... thats all it needs, for other peoples opinionsRespect !!! 
New or Old CD Player?
EAR Yoshiko. Owned the Mk1. Now own the Classic 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
Did anyone mention Katie Malua ? 
Dated but still A rated DACs
Just picked up a used CALYX w. Linear power supply for use with Headphone setup (Mac .. CALYX .. Icon(headlamp) .. LCD 3)Amazing performer.   The CALYX replaced a Jeff Rowland AerisHowever I think you may have a problem locating one 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
Tried many speaker cables over the years but only in the past twenty years did I begin to take notice that there are differences.  Nordost where OK but I moved to Supra after a couple of years which I liked better.However after trying Clear Day th... 
Better Sound For Free!
If you live in Niagara Falls, Canada you don't have to power down anything ..... the local utility provider does it for you regularly 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
Yes some Amps are quite ugly. However the EAR V12 seems to have the right balance of looks and performance. Check it out 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
Been through a few different types of speaker cablesClear Day double Shotguns did it for me. Cannot see me trying anything else. Priced right and most satisfying to listen.Re: a previous comment on here .... I find the Bass response perfectly bala... 
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
Tried many cables over the years ... some cheap ... some expensiveFinally found the right fitClear Day  Double ShotgunBeen with them for a few years and will not entertain any other