xti16

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Conditioning/Burn-In Method
Do you have a Nordost dealer with a Vidar close by? If so maybe for a small fee they will burn them in for you. Besides pushing current through them it also varies a bunch of different frequencies too. I've had my dealer burn in new cables and it ... 
Sister's wants music system without the hassles!
May want to consider some active and or wireless speakers. Dynaudio and Kef come to mind. I'm sure there are may others to consider. 
Trade dynaudio focus for Sonus Faber?
IMO the SF Venere 2.5 has a slightly more laid back sound.  
Issues with AudiogoN forum website, anyone?
Working much better this afternoon.  
Issues with AudiogoN forum website, anyone?
Actual error"We’re sorry, but something went wrong." "Stuff happens. We’re sorry you had to see this. Feel free to contact us if you keep seeing this problem repeatedly" (500) Tried clicking refresh. Took 6 tries to get back to this tread 
Issues with AudiogoN forum website, anyone?
Same here. Happens every time I try to change threads. I had to click back 3 times just to get into this tread 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
+1 for the Octave.  
How do you determine value & performance?
NextLevel 
Dynaudio Emit 10
Congrats - Now you have a taste of the Dyn house sound. It only gets better as you move up the line 
Can a power conditioner cause electrical problems?
Welcome back Elizabeth!! 
Filling speaker stands: sand, lead, steel, rice. Full, half, etc?
Back when I had Dyn C1's I used very dry sand to fill them about 2/3 full. To me the sound was more coherent. Not sure I remember how the sound changed but I did not like the way they sounded when full. Also since the Dyn Stand4 had 2 posts one fr... 
Shortening REL Subwoofer Cables
When I got my Rel B3 I cut the wire down to about 12ft. Not a problem at all. 
what to buy first
+1 for speakers first. IMO every manufacturer has a 'house' sound and variations within that. Even if your amp or source is "isn't good enough" for optimal sound the speakers can deliver you now have an idea where to go next. Personally I don't lo... 
Ansuz
As an upgrade to the power cord without the D-TC consider the new version 2. I went from the original C to the C2 and the difference was huge. Honestly IMO the new A2 is better than the original C or D. 
Dynaudio C4 and Sonus Faber
When I was looking for speakers I really wanted the SF Cremora Auditor M. Just had to save up a little more. Then I heard the Dyn original C1. Well that was the sound that eeked out the SF. My only complaint with the C1 is they needed to turned wa...