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Power cord choice?
I have been exceedingly happy with the AudioQuest Thunder power Cord that I use with my AQ Niagara 1200 power conditioner. As I worked my up the AQ line, from the NRG thru the AQ Blizzard and finally the Thunder, I became more aware of a much bett... 
Best DAC?
erastof, I know that you asked for the best DAC up to $5,000. My personal favorite is the Chord Hugo TT2 which I have in my headphone system now. Yes it does retail at $5,495, but I was able to get mine for a very good price, and they are widely a... 
Why are equipment racks so expensive?
Having spent many pandemic lockdown months meticulously putting together my headphone system, it became very apparent that I had to get my gear off of the dining room table. So instead of chasing less expensive solutions like those available at IK... 
Favorite cable brand.
ball-wheel, you’re right on the money about AudioQuest cables. I use a Diamond USB and a pair of AQ Earth XLR’s in my system, plus an AQ Thunder power cable for my Niagara 1200 power conditioner.  
Favorite cable brand.
I’m relishing watching this thread just so that I can read all of the “snake oil” comments.  
Favorite cable brand.
I use four different cable brands. An Audioquest Diamond 💎 USB, AQ Earth XLR’s, and an AQ Thunder power cable. Two WAVE STORM BNC’s. A Danacable Lazuli Ultra hp cable. And a Stefan Audio Arts Endorfin power cable for my hp amplifier. I like Audioq... 
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
hshifi, I’ll definitely look into Puritan Audio and their PSM156 Studio Master Mains Purifier.  
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
jb1, thanks for the input. I’m in a good position because I’ve been buying audio gear from the same guy since I was a sophomore in college in 1976. He takes really good care of me, and I keep him in business. 😊  
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
audioguy85, thank you for your comment. I think on Monday that I’m going to give the AQ Thunder power cable a try in my headphone system.  
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
vinylshadow, why should I sell my AQ Niagara 1200 line conditioner and get one from P.I. Audio? https://piaudiogroup.com/ 
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
mastering92, I didn’t know that Pokemon was still a thing. 
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
So phillyb, you have the AQ Thunder power cable, and what do you have it plugged into?  
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
chrisr, do you have a link to a report that says the AQ DBS doesn’t do what Garth Powell at AudioQuest says it does?  
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
chrisr, what make of power cable would you recommend?  
AQ Blizzard or Thunder?
mastering92, thank you for taking the time to respond to my query. But seriously, I have no idea what articuno, zapdos, and moltres are. 😊