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Classical Music for Aficionados
Just stumbled upon this thread.Now I'm in.  
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
@nonoise  Yes, I too believe Lewis will win the driver’s championship again in Austin.However, my true colors are red so it pains me to say that. Lol. 
Headphone cable, what do you do?
@geoffkait ....hmmmmmm.I'd say the three things are:Plug in the left.Plug in the right.Plug in to the amp.Ha! What's my prize? 
Headphone cable, what do you do?
Btw..I you also have a Core Power Technologies unit. I love mine. Glad you got one and hope you didn't wait too long, or got d**ked over by Mark. 
Headphone cable, what do you do?
You took the words right out of my mouth. 
Headphone cable, what do you do?
"Maybe it is all in the mind and I need stop over thinking it!"Exactly 
Headphone cable, what do you do?
Yeah. I estimated at least $500.But every time I listen all I think about is the cheap 6' extension cord on my $1,500 headphones, which takes away from the enjoyment. Ughh. Sucks. Lol.  
Headphone cable, what do you do?
Finally someone brought this up. I’ve asked on headfi and received no response.I’m driving Focal Clears with a Burson V2+. The Burson also functions as the DAC and preamp in my loudspeaker system. I have a fairly large room and my comfy lazy boy i... 
Am I using the right speaker cables?
"Mmm not all. Actually I personally don’t believe in using cables as tone controls. I think you’re better off assembling speakers, amps, front end etc which work together synergistically & give you the sound you want. Then you can use neutral ... 
Am I using the right speaker cables?
@melbguyone ok, I agree with your statement.Cables ARE tone controls so it may work.I just hope no one says that the OP needs to find cables that "get out of the way of the music". That’s BS. Yes, cables sound different but only because they all d... 
Am I using the right speaker cables?
Do you really think speaker cables are the answer? Do you really think the addition of a different cable will give you that aha moment? 
Am I using the right speaker cables?
GoldenEar speakers... VERY deep, adjustable bass response, especially with electronic drum and bass.....and I have a big room. 
Vinnie Paul of Pantera dead at 54
My best friend turned me on to Pantera when Vulgar came out. Then on the Far Beyond Driven tour, we got tickets to see them at the Spectrum in Philly with Prong. Then saw them at Electric Factory for Reinventing The Steel. Freaking amazing. Best d... 
Interconnects and non-believers
@Elizabeth, why didn't you type the beginning of my sentence which read,  "EVERYTHING about Audiogon is centered around the idea..."I am not a snobbish audiophile. Quite the opposite actually. The whole purpose of Audiogon is to sell high-end audi... 
Interconnects and non-believers
@prof, I never said cables always CHANGE the sound. I'm not saying that if you have 100 different cables you will have 100 different sounds. I'm saying that a cable will always AFFECT the sound, and unless it's the same cable that's inside the com...