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Problem duplicating my external HD onto another one
New to me, never heard of a problem attributable to a source drive. My money is that it's most likely downstream starting at the connectors.I cleaned mine but still needed a dock.  
Problem duplicating my external HD onto another one
Either the target drive is suspect or it is the OS. If Unstoppable Copier stops it’s the drive. I had an internal that became not readable by the OS anymore. Removed and placed in a dock I salvaged all files (2.5 Tb), much faster than retrieving t... 
SGCD with Aries mini, does the Marantz SA8005 alter the digital signal
It does DD like a Topping D10s.It shouldn't alter the signal. Neither should an Amanero board but it does. 
A budget power cord has speed and transparent but not overly bright.
DIY Belden 
Audiophile Reel to Reel Tape
I hope that you're upgrading more than just restoring the Otari.I wouldn’t bother with $400+ tapes for mine.https://www.recordingthemasters.com/music-on-tapes/ 
Vintage vs Modern speakers.
Quality is just that. No coorelation to creation date.Not interested in YouTube compares.I have vintage (discontinued) but I'm impartial. 
Thoughts on Audioquest RCA Jack Noise Stopper
The Chinese knockoffs work just as well. 
Windows 11 Chord DAC won't work!!!
Because Windows is set up that way. Proprietary, overly complicated, bucu baloney.If you adopt early you should know what you're gonna get. 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
Who cares?Yes the stock stereo sound and features have some bearing on the purchase. Both of my cars sound good enough with the top line trim.I had a ’95 Ford that benefitted immensely from changing out the door speakers. Those days are long gone.... 
If you had $2500 to spend on a new TT and cart.....what would you buy?
No love for Pro-Ject?I’m a Sota guy but today I would probably take a hint from MC. You can get an Origin Live Aurora TT with a OL Alliance arm and cartridge enabler delivered stateside for $2250.Add an AT VM540ML and you are there. I hope that to... 
Supply chain affecting anyone?
The only person I know that is unaffected is my sister because she don’ buy nothin’ nohow. 
Schiit PSYT audio cables
Maybe you got better rca's. Mine are too hard, will not grip. I cannot recommend,If I needed them I'd r&r with WBT locking plugs. 
Balanced XLR cables
I prefer VaDamme XKE balanced cable.designcable lists 12 colors and 18 sizes.Or go all custom.https://www.designacable.com/van-damme-mic-cable-neutrik-xlr-xlr-cables-balanced-microphone-patch-le... 
Schiit PSYT audio cables
Ready made 
Balanced XLR cables
Mogami quad cables are balanced only ruined by how you wire them.