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Cabling Recommendations
Another for Zavino. Also try out the new Sulversmirh  Audio cables.   
What should I upgrade first on my budget system?
Upgrade power cables.  
Noah Cyrus - Emerging talent
Just listened to a couple of songs on my phone.  I agree, she's got talent. I like her style. Thanks for the introduction.  
Whats playing on your system today?
My only source right now is my tuner.I'm listening to a classical music station out of San Francisco. My new Mojo Audio DAC will be arriving fairly soon.    
Sad songs- We love them- We need them
Hello in There. John Prine Lilac Wine Nina Simone **Lorraine Lori McKenna When I Was a Boy Dar Williams True Companion Mark Cohen Atheist Chrismas Vienna Teng  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Last month, Melody Gardot at Yoshis jazz club in Oakland CA. What a disappointment.     
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
My original Doge 7 tubed preamp from quite a few years ago was relatively inexpensive and outperformed my Manley tubed preamp by a large margin. The Doge was a bargain.  
Zavfino
I was fortunate to be able to purchase a pre owned silver note dart power cord. After placing it in my power conditioner I bought a second one from the same seller.  WHOA. The  second one is on my amp. These cords are extremely stiff and since min... 
Why does rock concert sound suck?
I recently went to see Echo and the Bunnymen at the Fox theater  in Oakland CA. What a disastrous experience. I knew I was in trouble  the moment the opening act started playing. My seat vibrated along with my chest. I had to step out for a whi... 
Whats playing on your system today?
I'm streaming an American/roots radio station called  "American Roots". Highly recommended.  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Thank you for starting this thread. I won't repeat the  many recommendations. Here's another: Valerie  June.  
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
Another for Joan Baez.  
Slightly OT: The Tragedy of Macbeth
I saw "Belfast" in a theater. I wondered if I  would have trouble understanding the Irish English and not surprisingly that was the case. Most frustrating. I'm of the mind that subtitles should be included under these circumstances. i  
Berkeley CA audiophile is desperate need of help
tecknik, yes. The DAC was the culprit. The problem has been  rectified and it's in transit back to me. It never should have taken so long.  
Praise for Dave of the Audiodoctor and Audio intellect
 Jerry, you are most kind.