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Power Cables
Spipa, if you are going from Adcom to Mcintosh you are going to get way more of what you are seeking with the change naturally.  Mac and Adcom amps have very different "sounds."  Why wouldn't you wait on PC's until you get your new amp?I have foun... 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
Simao, great question you pose.  If you have not been around agon that long you probably were not expecting an ambush!  Some around here wear their opinions and stereo hobby on their shoulders.i have used a VPI 16.5 for years and it has worked won... 
Anti skate. I think something's wrong
Anti skate and channel balance should not be not related, if that is what you mean by stronger on one side.  How many hours do you have on the cadenza?  Has this combo always reacted like this while together?It is a little odd you have to use maxi... 
cable and interconnect advice?
oleschool you are absolutely right about diminishing returns.  So many of us buy too much cable for our components.  You have a nice system - get to know it better with your new speakers and then decide after time what you feel you are missing or ... 
Thiel Owners
Nice Steve I knew we would dig out another Thiel fan. I'll bet they sound great with the Manleys! 
Power cables for PassLabs preamp and poweramp
"I have in the past bought new transparent XL from sound bysinger 8 ft. speaker wire for $4800 plus matching interconnects,spent this type of money often all these years.....But I no longerwant 2 or feel I need 2 spend this amount of money on any ... 
cable and interconnect advice?
What are you looking for that is different from your kimber's?   
Morrow Audio or Transparent ?
Gammastrep better bring deep pockets. 
$16K new/used speaker question?
Tom, speaking of Devores the Orangatans are excellent sounding.  Have you heard them? 
Help with Cable selection
Start with interconnects first before giving up on the 8TC.  They are hard to beat in the sub 1k category.  
Industry Participants
I appreciate most industry members' opinions and knowledge on all matters in audio.  There are some good ones here, there are also ones trying to sell ones wares.  I have no problem with that as long as I know they are in the business and  it give... 
rush hemispheres great music
Agree tzh21y!  Thanks for reminding me, will have to give Permanent Waves and Hemispheres a spin this weekend.  Excellent albums. 
Audioquest vs Analysis Plus?
Dave_b, always been a fan, it was my first high end cable (music link pre-network) and have had many models since.   Also run them in 2 separate HT systems.   The issue is the cost of entry for 2 channel, can easily cost more than the components i... 
Industry Participants
+1Maplegrovemusic. I think full disclosure makes sense.  
Monitors for Pass Labs 60 INT
Udisa my experience with them has been at 3 separate shows and each time they made a big impression on me.  They are on the side of accurate, revealing, and big sound, so your Pass (which is believe is slightly warm) might be a great fit.  Amplifi...