68pete

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How important are speaker cables to the sound emanating from the speakers?
I have found that speaker cables make a bigger up grade to the sound, more than changing  interconnects of the same level 
What vintage speaker might you use today
B@W Matrixs 800s 
Esoteric K-03X vs Accuphase DP-720
I own the Esoteric KO3x, and very happy with it. being able to add a better clock/dac is a big plus. You can add your lap top direct to the KO3x for playing high rez down loads. The only down side to the KO3x is you can not run it direct to your a... 
Protection
I have done pay pal for 10,000 plus to a dealer, They set it up as 2 separated payments or sells. and had no problems.Pete 
What would you do?
If you are sure you have the proof, then step up and tell us... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Sorry, but better cables means better sound. every time in my system. yes i have mid level cables beat some high end cables. But never a cheap cable compare to a high end cable.enjoy Pete 
Long speaker cable modification
cutting up your transparent cable not a good idea, with out recalibration. It does make a difference. used a un calibrated cable in my system and i thought it sounded ok, then tried a cable that was calibrated for my system and big difference for ... 
Who has used a PMR?
i have one, and feel that piano music seems to have a sparkle to it when it is in place. Placement of the PMR makes a big difference. I found slightly behind the speaker plane worked best for me. In front of the speakers did not do much for me .En... 
Esoteric K-07 conversion
I do not belive, that the K-O7 can be up grade to the X version 
Esoteric K-03X Runin RCA & XLR Outputs Separately?
My Esoteric KO3x is fully broken in. i started with RCAs and moved to a higher XLRs and i am not going back 
CD Sound ; Esoteric x-03 versus Oppo 105
i have the 105 and the Esoteric KO3x, the Oppo does well in its price but it is no match for the Esoteric 
Speaker cable suggestions
Try Time Portal Reference will not break the bank and will surprise you for the money 
Verastarr amplifiers? Anyone ? Owners or Opinions
i have dealings with their sister company hot rod audio mods and it was not good 
Classic Rock Quiz
I got 60% was a good quiz thanks for sharing it. 
High quality pre-amp improve sound processor
It would depend on your preamp. A lot of high end preamps have a home theater pass through. Where the signal receives no attention form the preamp. And the home theater processor would still control the volume. They do this so you can have your 2 ...