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chrisr

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Best Digital RCA cable under $100 new or used?
CANARE LV-61s also known as Digiflex gold.or CANARE LV-77 which features a better shield for very long runs.These can be had for less than $30 and have been known to offer the same performance as cables costing thousands. 
Best Cables for around $500
I can sell you the best there is. What color do you like? 
Do Interconnects need to "warm up"?
Maybe - all things characteristics change with changes in temperature, especially metals. It would be interesting to measure electrical characteristics of interconnects before and after use. 
New Zu Mission cable
The one thing I like about the Zu cables is the "sexy overtones". That alone is worth kilobucks. 
1st time buyer: Paradigm vs Revel vs B&W vs ?
All fine speakers - Paradigm wear the "studio" name very well as they are very transparent, ruler flat and detailed.I second PSB - full range speakers in a small package and they are very descent for the money. Another one to consider is Vanderste... 
Impact of low quality analog RCA interconnects
There's really only one way to find out... sibilance could come from your source before DAC. For interconnects, I recommend either Blue Jeans LC-1, canare L-4E6S, or Signal Cable Analog One or TWO.With these, you are sure to get really good cables... 
Cables for high efficiency speakers?
Why would Zu audio or Kimber cable work great with high efficiency speakers ? Aren't they thick gauge? 
Nordost Red Down or Zu Wax
I have to admit Zu seems to be the deal. The new standard for real high fidelity value.A Revolution in American Hi-fidelityrca 1m = $299Speaker cable 1 m = $269Power cable 1m = $279They must make those speakers sing, with visceral bass impact beyo... 
New Zu Mission cable
When you will take a look at the countless answers to the questions "how does brand Abracadabra compares to brand ching-ching cable?", you will very likely do exactly the same thing as those who ask such questions: buy the cable brand proposed in ... 
Nordost Red Down or Zu Wax
I enjoy your humour... I am glad you love how the Ibis cables sound... Like you, I do believe in my ears also and I love how my SPEAKERS sound. 
Nordost Red Down or Zu Wax
I have apologized already. In addition, I have acknowledged that there's nothing wrong with believing in the zu.THis is not good enough for you? 
Magnepan owners : past / present
I have had MMGs and MG12s for 4 years.I loved them: superb imaging, dimensions, overall tone, no box coloration, etc...What I did not like was the directionality, the need for big amplifiers, and the lack of sub-bass. I did not want to loose the b... 
Nordost Red Down or Zu Wax
Ah. It looks like I offended a few eminent scientists, audiophiles and owners of Zu!I apologize for having dropped my thoughts on zu; I did not know I was going to become -in a flash- the target of such deep freudian projections.I will refrain fro... 
Nordost Red Down or Zu Wax
By common electrical wires, I meant the ones that are sold by the foot for a few cents at your favorite home improvement stores. The ones used to fully power your lights, kitchen appliances etc...I am glad you don't bother to upgrade because they ... 
Nordost Red Down or Zu Wax
I have had zu julian in my system when they were selling them at ebay auctions. I took them apart to see what they were made of and there are nothing more than 4 common electrical wires of different gauges for plus and minus, braided. To me, zu is...