dill

Responses from dill

Receiver
I think he has Amati G5's.  
Receiver
Are you sure you want a receiver? If so, Marantz Cinema 30 or the JBL Synthesis SDR-38 or Lyngdorf MP-60.  
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
I use a Oyaide R1 Beryllium outlet. It has great grip for heavy power cables.  
Spades vs. Banana plugs ??
Actually a dab of Loctite, tightening with a wrench works great and Kimber does make an expandable spade. Kimber      
Leave it Open or Close it Off: A Listening/ Living Room Dilemma
The soundwave would most likely pass though the door or wall.   
Why no pics on A’gon Forum?
There is an image button on the response page.  
Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
"Please keep in mind, after you scratch contact surface, contact resistance could dramatically  increase, and then plugging “new fancy” cord will give you relief for few days.. then you need to try to “improve” sound again, by buying new PC :-) " ... 
Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
"Accuphase strongly recommends that you use only the stock cord " - That is because they are not going to recommend an aftermarket power cord because most are not UL approved and ones they provide are relativity inexpensive. They don’t want to be... 
I have just 2 words for all you jazz/blues music lovers...........
Nope, no audiophile recordings, some recordings are not very good at all. It is her voice and her ability to play piano & guitar plus what she accomplished in her short life. Go deep, deep and listen for yourself. Eva Cassidy    
Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
- Yep, just because it has better measurements doesn't mean it will sound best to all.  "What can be more arrogant than to dismiss science in favor of pure subjectivity?" - Audio is not a objective endeavor from a listening point of view, it has... 
Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
"I readily admit that these designer power cords look beautiful, but don't sound any different than a standard power cord. That is a legitimate opinion and many audiophiles subscribe to it. " - You are absolutely entitled to your opinion, however... 
Do your ears deceive you?
The OP's source a 28 year old test that only tested differences between wire gauges. The only test that matters is the person doing the listening, in their own system with their own music. Theories and opinions by others are irrelevant.   
Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
"it will sound no different than a $1,000 one." - Have you done the experiment?  
speakers and cables
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Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier
"The most likely reason they recommend staying with the supplied PC is liability. The system has been tested / certified with that PC, and no others." - That is correct, when I was in the business, years ago I sold high end electronics and after ...