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Opinions on speaker cable upgrade
Thanks Markr and Arthursmuck. I'm intrigued. I may look into it. If there's one Merry-go-round I want off of it's the cable one. My IC search is over with Silversmith. 
Opinions on speaker cable upgrade
All of your responses are much appreciated. It looks like I'm going to have an opportunity to audition some Silversmiths. If they wow me then that'll be the end of the search. 
mbl amp stands--
Timbernation.com. This carpenter has an auction going on now. His stuff looks good. Will build to order. 
how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?
You are an audiophile when your friends just roll their eyes when you you say for the 6th time in a year "I'm really done this time". You know that you're an audiophile when you can look in the mirror and say out loud "My name is Jack, I'm an audi... 
Need help finding thread and website
And the winner goes to Tooter. Yep, that's the one. Thank you. 
Need help finding thread and website
Not Odyssey but thanks for responding. The tubes are exposed. Someone is bound to remember talking up this one guy's products. 
Need help finding thread and website
These are tube products with a small line. Maybe no more than 2 of both pre and power, maybe even less. One of the power amps goes for about $1200. When I looked it was on sale for $899.00. I do remember that the chassis of the power and pre don't... 
Rai anyone
A good introduction is "Rough Guide To Rai". Great upbeat, energenic melodies. Both men and women are featured. 
Best Integrated for the Money
The Antique Sound Lab DT 1001 is a real bang for the buck. With nos tubes this amp is really quite something. Many are sold here on Agon for $600.00 or so. 
Best $1k Integrated Amp for Spendor S3/5's
I can't speak to the pairing of your speakers. I have an ASL 1001 DT with NOS tubes. This amp is often sold used here on Agon. It's an amazing piece and at it's price a great value. You can buy one used with money left over for NOS tubes. In my sy... 
David Elrod. the man , the cable the company.
Michael Wolff of Michael Wolff Power Cords is top notch. 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Springsteen, especially "Racing In The Streets". I love the build up beginning with the piano solo. 
Von Schweikert VR4 JR Speaker Cables
I assme the speakers are broken in. I'm happy with my AZ Satori Shotguns with my JR's. 
The best CD Player for the money
I just purchased a Modwright 3910. It didn't come cheap at around $3400 but this player is worth every penny and I don't see myself looking beyond. It replaced a Cary 306/200. The improvement was not subtle. 
You might be an audiophile if...
You tell your friends (for the 20th time) that you're 'done', and they just roll their eyes. You want to defend your sanity but don't since they'll never understand anyway.