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Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I concur, the Keces look very nice.Oh well, I guess I bet on the wrong horse...Bob 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
@ctsooner , nice to see you found this thread. I bet those Quatro's are killers. I hope The Music Player is working for you. I got the Mini, but still have to get it hooked up. This humid, hot and wet summer has drained this gardener.@OP,I bought ... 
Upgraditis?
@geoffkait , finally a post I can agree with you on.B 
What's Your Approach to Dressing Rack Cables?
I gave up when power cords became so unwieldy- like my AQ Thunder.B 
Qobuz
I, too want to dump Tidal, and have been patiently waiting for Quobuz and Primephonic to come to Bluesound.B 
Preamp break-in
See? This relates with your other thread regarding upgrades. Sometimes little things make a big difference.The big question is when to stop.And, yes, things need time to settle in. The best part is when you notice it. I never thought electronics w... 
Upgraditis?
Between Audiogon forums and my dealer John at Audioconnection, I get plenty of leads on new upgrades.Thankfully, each of these 'upgrades' has yielded a positive enhancement to sound reproduction. I now find my system is at a level that I would fin... 
Question about Schitt Gumby dac
Why not contact Schiit?They have great customer service.B 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
Another member is Ctsooner. He just got his Quatro's a year ago, and his room is quite large.B 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
From what I have heard, no. But, considering room design and cost, I think the Quatro's would be your best move. Don't take my word. Ask John Rutan at Audioconnection ( you can PM him here on Agon). He knows Vandy inside and out and will give you ... 
If aftermarket premium power cords work, why won’t short runs of premium XLR cables work?
Oh, jeez (x2)... 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
Quatro's would be a better fit. How high are the ceilings?Bob 
Spotify for classical music lovers
I use Bluesound Nodes. Primephonic is supposed to be offered in the near future. When it is, I will subscribe, and drop Tidal.Also, Quobuz is supposed to be coming to the US before years' end.B 
Right Angle Adapters
@bdp24 Thanks for the reply, and, yes, I agree with your assessment.I ordered both the AQ and Voodoo adapters and will give them a try.Hey, I just spent over $1K on these Power Cords, so what is another hundred or so?I am a bit bummed by the fact ... 
Looking for speaker recommendations
@2tuby,You should definitely reach out to John Rutan at Audioconnection (that is his tag here on Agon, should you want to pm him). He is in Verona NJ, so near NYC. He knows just about all the manufacturers and can give you lots of free advice, wit...