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If I wanted to make my own speaker cables, is this a good choice for wire?
For single driver speakers I suggest using solid core copper (one run for +/one run for -). With cables 12' or less stay in the 22-26 gauge range unless if you want a "less full" (thinner) sound then go 16-20 gauge. I use 47 Labs OTA (26 gauge s... 
What are the audio differences you hear with turntable Mats.
If you are using a Linn mat and like the sound you may be interested in what is said to be an improvement on such. https://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/collaro_red_felt_e.html DeKay  
JM Reynaud Magic Stands V1 versus V2
Yes, obvious. I didn't try the Magic Stands @ home until months after I owned the Twins. I did audition them with the MS's and they sounded great in the dealers very nice/purpose built listening room. The heavy Target stands in my setup offered... 
JM Reynaud Magic Stands V1 versus V2
This is copied from the JMR website (Bliss Jubilee info page)... "In order to optimize its performance in terms of bandwidth and sound image, it should be associated with the Magic Stand II." This said, I preferred my Reynaud Twins MkII with 29"... 
Let's see your office systems
Here's a view of the speaker wall... https://images.urbndata.com/is/image/UrbanOutfitters/62134994_095_m?$xlarge$&fit=constrain&qlt=80&wid=960 DeKay  
Huge difference in sustain in a single string?
Tell us more about your G-String.   DeKay  
The problem with PLC
Ni!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIV4poUZAQo DeKay  
What should my heirs do to dispose of my vinyl and CDs?
I've been sorting through gobs of paperwork lately (life insurance policies and money accounts that I never got around to updating since getting married 31 years ago). Maybe once this is all straightened out I may think about the HiFi music stuff... 
47 Labs Stratos OTA vs ribbon 4719 speaker cable
The 4708 (26 gauge) is a bit more brittle than some of the other 20/22/25.5/26 gauge solid core copper wire I've tried. In my case the wire has been broken (@ the speaker post) a few times by one of our cats. I noticed that one speaker was "out"... 
Custom Window Sound Blockers
It's not ALL bad... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o55kcz58KNk&t=32s DeKay  
where and how to find blank "music" CD's
They used to be labeled "Digital Audio" CDR, then later "Music Only" CDR (or something like that).   DeKay  
47 Labs Stratos OTA vs ribbon 4719 speaker cable
PS: You might also take a look @ Silversmith Audio cables.   DeKay  
Custom Window Sound Blockers
Erik: This curtain is by far the best solution... https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/2a454f0d-33a5-436e-a393-1ab934b44aeb_2.1cbbb43c5745564c904d00f3d438189e.jpeg?odnHeight=612&odnWidth=612&odnBg=FFFFFF DeKay  
47 Labs Stratos OTA vs ribbon 4719 speaker cable
There is info in this old thread. I've used 4708 for 20+ years, but never tried the 4719. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sakura-systems-ota-cable-kit DeKay    
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
Another (odd) one... https://www.discogs.com/release/1529009-Gooding-Factory-Blue DeKay