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VAC / Wilson cables
Dave_b is our resident mit shill.It gets funnier with every post. 
How to "break-in" new speakers??
For the record, I am not advocating paint peeling SPL for break in, only a moderately (above average listening) level.I'm just saying.... 
How to "break-in" new speakers??
>>12-03-11: MceljoSpeakers don't need to be loud to break in<<Wrong.Speakers do in fact need elevated SPL to break in properly. The cones are quite stiff initially and the higher SPL helps their flexibility.As a matter of fact Zu Audio... 
How to "break-in" new speakers??
As others said, just listen.However, when I leave the house for a couple hours, I'll put a cd on "repeat" and turn the volume up much louder than my ordinary listening level. Only with solid state amps; I do not leave tube power amps unattended. 
Great Organists in Rock
Elton John 
HUH? Is this unusual?
I have the Shatner album. 
Mistracking
No test records here.Just a pair of experienced ears. 
Adding a sub - what will I loose?
>>12-03-11: TghooperHas anyone experimented with using standard RCA cables<<If we apply the soundsreally rationale, you'll need a pair of $25K interconnects.:-) 
The Ultimate DAC for Approx $10,000
Be advised soundsreally is a dealer for the product he's recommending.An ethical and professional retailer would have made that disclosure. 
Adding a sub - what will I loose?
>>12-02-11: StringreenYou don't have to spend a great deal of money on subs to get the benefit from them<<Agree 100%But if you're soundsreally and sell $10K subs it's easy to make that recommendation.:-)))) 
Speaker Cable for SET amplfiier - 1000$
You'll have to buy pre-owned but there are plenty of amazing cables for under $1000.Ignore the amateurs. 
Connectors
>>12-01-11: NvanderstoepIn my experience, connector differences can easily be heard<<Not by you or anybody else reading this.Sorry. 
Adding a sub - what will I loose?
Be advised soundsreally sells the line he is recommending.A dealer disclosure is necessary in this case. 
Synergistic Research Accelerator
Tuning bulletsInterconnect cellsQuantum tunnelingVibratronsYou can't make this up folks.Caveat emptor 
Connectors
There's very little difference among the various choices.I doubt you could distinguish one from another in a blind test.