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What type of wire for dedicated 20A AC lines?
I am not an electrician, but if I was building the ultimate system I would use 2 to 4 gauge power wire fitted through conduit. Would it make a difference in sound, who knows. But I like the idea of having everything overbuilt. You can get a 100 fe... 
PANGEA AUDIO AC 14SE MKII SIGNATURE POWER CABLE OR WHAT?
Many interesting options on Aliexpress in your price range.  
Just a public call out
This sounds like a great combination. I would be interested in a review in the future once you get familiar with the system. Happy listening!  
Does Formula 1 racing and high end audio go together for anyone else?
I started watching F1 about 5 years ago when Merc won most races and Max was the underdog. Through the years I have developed an appreciation for the mid field and enjoy watching some of the dog fights for 11- 10 as much as 1-2. Yesterdays battle... 
American Made Audio Products
Oswalds Mills: https://oswaldsmillaudio.com/story Our slate, from which our turntables, plinths, equipment racks and even some amplifiers are fashioned, comes from the last two functioning quarries in Pennsylvania. It is cut on a state of the a... 
Buying used vs new speakers from a technology perspective
Magico, Tidal, Von Schweikert, and Rockport (etc.) all utilize advanced enclosure technology. Tidal and Magico especially use very advanced speaker cone technology. Crossover components are also improved vs 20 years ago. How they sound in compari... 
Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs)
Sounds like I should dump the Boulder 3050s and go for a pair of Hypex monoblocks.   
What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?
Andrea Bocelli listens to Franco Serblin (SF) Bocelli's letter to Franco Dearest Mr. Serblin, I am sitting in front of the speakers and, whilst listening to my album... I felt the need to sit down in front of the computer to write and congratu... 
Need help picking my first tube amp
I have a Yaqin mc 13s with gold lion tubes I don't currently use. I have had it for several years and have enjoyed it toughly. No headphone jack though. My advice would be choose your speaker matching well. 8 ohm , high efficiency speakers will s... 
Need speaker recommendations.
Magico A1s. Can be placed close to the walls and if you don't like the you can sell them and make your money back.  
DIY speakers
I went the DIY route and found although I had the ability to make very good sounding speakers, I did not have the ability to make very good looking speakers. I would check out parts express Solstice MLTL. It is basically a DIY Magico V2 and has s... 
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
I recently demoed McIntosh + Wilson Alexia, vs Rockport + Gryphon Diablo, vs  SF Olympia III + Musical Fidelity. To my ears, the McIntosh + Wilson combo was the least appealing. That said the McIntosh amps were the only amplifiers prominently di... 
Buyer Dispute
Because this is the feedback you left : Professional, attentive and trustworthy seller. My items were packed well and with care. I hope that I have a chance to do business with this Audiogon member in the future. Thank you.  
Buyer Dispute
Is this the original listing? https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisab8aj-b-w-bowers-wilkins-804d3-speakers    
High End Intergraded comparisons, Marantz, McIntosh, Levinson, Luxman....
Ypsilon Electronics Phaethon and be done with it. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisae5a6-ypsilon-electronics-phaethon-less-as-500h-of-use-specal-export-price-solid-state