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DIRECTION OF SIGNAL FLOW VIA INTERCONNECTS
Xiekitchen: according to Cardas their cables are not directional. If the cable has arrow marks it coud be counterfeit.Chris 
Memory Player vs Dedicated PC-TopUSB Conv and DAC
Guys, guys, please calm down. This is not some sort of dispute forum. We are all audiophiles in the first place and our priority is enjoying audio.Chris 
We are normal unlike the rest eh??? ha ha
My two cents: These guys become ecstatic when listening to music. But you don't need those $$$ gear to become ecstatic! When listening to some Mozart pieces via a car stereo or table top radio the music can also turn you into a state of "ecstasy".... 
Tannoy Westminster
And to add to Ronnies questions I would like to know what makes the Westminster Royals so special? How do they sound compared to, let's say Wilsons? Chris 
new Accuphase dp 500?
So, if I understand EMM Labs is way better than Accuphase. Kops, why are you curious about the DP-500 if you already know that it is inferior to EMM Labs?Chris 
Is the RAM Modified Esound E5 the REAL THING?
It's as if everybody is modding CDP's, even those who are not very knowledgeable in the field of digital processing/electronics (many DIY's among us). It's as if you buy a stock unit with already a modification in mind. Why is this modification ma... 
Upgrade 20 years old crossovers
I have Dunlavy SC-V's. Although I wanted to get the crossovers modded using Duelund parts, I decided not to proceed after inspecting those big crossovers. The speakers are 4-way with seven(!) drivers in a d'Appolito configuration, so you have to h... 
Using Japan 100V Accuphase amp in US 120V. Safe?
Kops, the units that were released after 2002(or 2003?) are made for a specific AC voltage and therefore not accessible for DIY voltage converting job any longer, unless you are an Accuphase technician who can internally change the power wiring sc... 
it all sounds good, but.....
Dennis, you can make vinyl sounding like digital and the other way around. A good LP copy sounds more like CD to me. Some CD's are also better sounding than LP's, some are not. But you shouldn't get the illusion that digital and vinyl could sound ... 
A simple request---Please pack audio gear well.
It is recommendable to use the factory supplied packaging box: they are made for transport. For example in case of Accuphase, I always use the factory supplied box because it is the only way to ship the units. In these boxes there is a high probab... 
Are the online zines killing print mags in audio?
Are we going to read books from our laptop's.Chris 
Audio Research Reference CD-7
This is a bit off topic, but I feel I have to comment on the following: I think the looks of the CD-7 is boring, cheapish, in short: it sucks. It doesn't have the looks of a CDP but one of an traditional ARC preamp or poweramp. Why didn't ARC desi... 
What were your own blind cable test results?
Chadnliz: you shouldn't walk around when doing a blind test!Chris 
Transport...My next Step
Regalman, I don't agree with your conclusion: all transports do not sound the same. I have have auditioned several transports: Wadia VRDS, Pioneer Laserdisc transport, CEC TL-0 and Accuphase. Each transport has it's own sound. To me transport has ... 
Why are there no high end cheater plugs?
It is a bit off topic, but could anyone tell me why an audio system that has floating ground sounds better than one that has a ground? Thank you.Chris