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Words From the Wise
Do not set your Audio Beliefs in "stone" , think of them as "temporary" . There are many things I believed 3-5 years ago, that either technology, or just experience has taught me otherwise. I have seen too many friends defend their beliefs to the ... 
Best speaker cable in the $2,500 range
There was another post from Robert Schult I read somewhere, where if I remember correctly he said it was impossible for components to be completely neutral , where as his cable design is completely neutral. So if components cannot be neutral , I w... 
Favorite Music When Having Sex
Im Sorry Did you mean with a partner ? 
Favorite Music When Having Sex
Bang a Gong , T. Rex 
Sagging power cable at IEC outlet - any remedies?
In addition if you take an actualy roll of electrical tape, and turn it in its side , it can provide additional support, you may have to peel off some of the tape to get a good fit, and you just want a little support , not anything that will have ... 
Recommendations for Composite Video Cable?
Foxtrot are you perhaps a little tight tonight . You know , like wound the F=ch up ? 
Recommendations for Composite Video Cable?
Yes things like cables and Power Conditioning {like an ultimate outlet } can improve picture quality, however if your televison will not accept even S Video, I honestly would not , at this point, sink money into cables or Power Conditioners, but r... 
Classe CAM 350 discontinued....why?
The CAM 350 is a killer . The new models may be prettier looking , but they wont SOUND better. I know this for a fact. I cant get into how I know this , but if you have a pair of these babies , you are one lucky dog ! 
Preamps: Bryston vs Classe
Bryston makes rock solid components and are great pre and Amps. Classe is a tad more refined IMO , and offers full balanced circutry, which for me is a plus. Usually Classe 's reliability problems occur within the 1st 100 models produced, so If yo... 
Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD
Actually on mine I run High end cables on the front two channels , mid end on the surrounds, and low end on the center and sub. Only because this is what I had available.Recently for the first time I listened to the DVD player do normal Dolby Digi... 
Break-in period for new speakers - sealed boxes
Sean I own this disc and respect your knowlege. At low volumes playing this disc on repeat, are you absolutely certain this will not put un do stress on all of your electronics, cables, amps etc ? Have you ever spoken to Cardas / Ayre about this ?... 
85/15 Music/movies, Best HT Processor for Music??
All Around , The Integra Research , but 85% music / 15 % Movies , I would go Classe ! 
Desperately seeking opinions on amp
I owned the Yamaha MX 1000 Class A 260 Watts per channel ampfrom the mid 80's , recently someone knew I had it in my closet as a backup , and made me an offer I could not refuse .IMO it stacks up rather well with todays $1000.00-2000.00 Amps. 
Does balanced interconnect sound beter than RCA?
Yes they do. I own an Integra Research RDC-7 pre amp . Its is truly balanced as it was co designed by Balanced Audio Technolgies. I use Classe Equipment, again a truly balnced design to run the Home theater. Its absolutely no contest.In a second s... 
Denon 3803 DAC's
If you are using the stereo {pair } of RCA outs on your CDP, then The CDP is doing the DA conversion. If you use a single digital RCA or optical cable from the CDP to The Denon , then The Denon will do the DA conversion. The Pure Direct Mode on Th...