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Is an unbalanced preamp a bad thing?
Op - "I am borrowing a Conrad Johnson preamplifiper and it sounds very nice but to my surprise I couldn’t use XLR cables" Seems like you knew this last year when you started the below thread 8/2021 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/is-lac... 
Any new reports from Munich 2022?
May get more info over the next day or so if you go to What'sBestForum, there's an active thread about the show on there  
What is Shunyata QR/BB technology?
Per Shunyata website - beyond that couldn't say QR/BB™ TECHNOLOGY The QR/BB™ module possesses the ability to act as an electric charge reservoir, meaning it stores and releases energy in a manner that improves a component’s access to in... 
Best free Apps for music....
He asked about free apps  
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
I don't own the Project but 100% agree with Charles about the improvement in SQ with better transports. I went from a fairly competent Cambridge CXC to a Simaudio 260D and the improvement was quite noticeable.  
Best audiophile earwax removal system?
Other than using Debrox at home, go have your Dr clean out your ears  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Blair Bryant - Red Tiger; also Gold  
OK, so seriously, what is up with TMR's pricing here??
   
can Line Magnetic 210ia work in US?
@rankaudio -  google Tone Imports and then click on the contact page - Jonathan Halpern of Tone is the US importer and will likely be able to tell you  
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
Not clicking on a link to who knows what - so what does the little man in your head tell you to do  
Less-Loss anyone?
@nglazer I can't specifically answer your question as I have no experience with the Fidelium cables  
Whole House Surge Arrester
Amortizing the $350-400 cost over 5 years is $6-7 per month, versus the much more sizable investment cost made in one’s system and other electrical apparatus. Was a pretty straightforward cost/risk decision for me making the initial WHSA investmen... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Ottmar Liebert - Nouveau Flamenco  
Whole House Surge Arrester
I took a look at your system page, really nice gear. If lightning is a problem during storms in your area I'd recommend installing a WHSA;  the WHSA cost you noted is nothing compared to the cost of your system let alone the rest of your electroni... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Oscar Lopez - Heat