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Cable droop
My nice Power Cables tend to droop or drop where plugged into my Inakustik 3500p conditioner.  I don't hear a difference, but it bugs me.If I wiggle a component the power cord tends to do this at the conditioner (male plug) end.  I don't have much... 
Sam here.l realize now why so many people think my ideas are crazy?
I don’t know...’Hairless Heart’ is amazing......was the Lamb unshaven? 
USB sucks
Is there really an advantage to not using a combined Streamer / DAC?I have Roon Nucleus + (yes expensive but flawless in operation, don't ever even need to look at it, located by modem in my office) and two DACs, Auralic VEGA 2 and MOLA MOLA Tamba... 
WHY NO GENESIS HIGH RES LOVE?
Yes I agree Steve is awesome.  I have seen him several times in DC and Philadelphia.  Even the reenactment group The Musical Box is worth seeing.  That was when I went to concerts...   Ken 
Ethernet cable question
Thanks anzaanimalclinic,  I looked at the SoTM website; very confusing to me.What router and filter do you have?Thanks, Ken 
WHY NO GENESIS HIGH RES LOVE?
Hi Todd,Oh my yes.  All the old stuff.  Still though, wanting to see some higher resolution versions. After all, ‘I know what I like...‘Near Maryland?  Ken.. 
Ethernet cable question
Hi discopants,  In my set up, my Modem / router and a giga bite switch are both in my office remote of my listening areas.  I also have my Nucleus+ in my office direct to the router.  Then cables (cat5E) travel through walls to my  DAC / Streamer ... 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
Also blew out one channel of a nice Yamaha Receiver in the 80's.....disconnected the speaker to paint, the wires shorted and the unit was on.  Learned that lesson.... 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
My biggest mistake?...I'll call it experience that led me to spending money.Went to a local home / dealer to audition a Parasound Halo Integrated amp. It was right in my 'wheelhouse'.for price point and has excellent reviews. It sounded good.  We ... 
Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?)
Hi,  I did not know about Samsung...but that seems the way of the world.  Hopefully they will not go down the tubes, but I have my salons which you know I love (Ultima 2 Salon 2's).  Where are you located?Ken 
Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?)
Hi OP,Interesting thread and I am sure you get more opinions than you need!I am all SS stuff and love maximum resolution and soundstage without harshness or fatigue.  Not an easy combo!  I have had or auditioned B&W, KEF, Proac, Focal and Reve... 
Upgrading Speaker Cables: Wireworld Silver Eclipse or Transparent Audio Ultra?
I believe The Cable Company has the Wireworld in their lending library.For that  money, I feel well worth the shipping back and forth to audition several.Thanks! Ken 
Upgrade from Pass Labs XA30.8 to X250.8. Worth it?
Hello,  Reading this just now and following along on the sub issue.I have no experience with Tekton or BAT, but I do with REL.  Changing my setup from other subs with RCA inputs to dual REL (I have the Carbon Limiteds) and hooking them up with the... 
Speaker upgrade around 100k retail
danvignau: maybe it's his hobby and he enjoys trying new things?It's his money and it brings him pleasure then power to him.  It's a shame to degrade people for their choices.  Some people can't stand the idea of someone upgrading and thinking it ... 
Speaker upgrade around 100k retail
+1 on Revel Salon 2 Ultima 2's.  Amazing speakers for the money.