curiousjim

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Audioquest Water interconnects
What IC’s are you currently using?  
Genesis
For me, that’s a hard question. The PG albums are different, more “progressive rock” and PC’s stuff became less progressive and more rock/pop rock with each release. PG’s lyrics were more “heady” as well.  Selling England is a wonderful album and ... 
Class d amplification
@vinylshadow  When was the last time you listened to a newer class D amp?  If you can, try listening to the Atma-Sphere amp the OP was mentioning or some the newer Gan amps in the 2K and up price range.  You’ll be surprised.  I know I was.  
Mid level listening
In my world, if I want to critically listen at lower levels, I have to use cans. But for 65-75 db with 75-85 db peaks, my system does just fine.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Alan Parsons,  Standing OnHigher Ground.  Gaudi 1987  
Tune of the Day
The Who,  Love Reign Over Me.  
Tune of the Day
The Lightning Seeds,  All I Want. https://youtu.be/7mSdJ-rAkgs?si=5s17rYM7JK-ZTrMw  
Tune of the Day
Badfinger, We’re For The Dark. https://youtu.be/sQcFS64WybQ?si=4ap3JbF3mPkR4C3b  
??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ???
Rosewood, Cherry or Mahogany or my current speakers are “Red real wood veneer”.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Grace Bowers https://youtu.be/NEXRxhdnAdQ?si=Bx3XRwO69rF0Fe3R  
Removing silicone damping fluid
I’m no expert, but what does the manufacturer of the silicone say to use??  
Will AI. Minimize the Design differences of audio
AI can help in designing a piece of, but AI can’t replace a pair of ears.   
Ceriously, it all started with a power cable
@stevebohnii  So I’m currently using Audio Art’s top of the line cryo’d rhodium locking burp your baby walk your dog speaker cables that sell for sell for about $1500 a pair.  What sort of price are we talking for what you bought? Thanks.  
Synergy
Haven’t tried Rays tubes yet.  From your experiences, would you recommend trying in my preamp (12au7’s) and or amps (6922’s)?  
DDC or Better Streamer?
@audiostick    I actually asked that question and was told probably not and no by the 2 Arunder people I spoke with. Will there never be temptation to convert to i2s?