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Ethernet cables
I found the biggest difference between CAT 6 and 6a,7/8, is the foil grounding between the pairs.It never hurts to have electrical things grounded.Actually, it never hurts many things to be grounded -especially in fact.B 
Backup Generator transfer switch
Where is @jea48 when you need him?Bob 
AtmaSphere Upgrade from Mk 3.1 to Mk 3.3
@honest1 ,I am glad you posted your experience. I am also glad that you found it a significant upgrade.BTW, did you get the Caddock Resistor upgrade?Bob 
Isolation for Granite Surface Plate
I know that Mr. Vandersteen uses a special felt for marble bases under his speakers, you might want to call or email him.Better yet, go to the new Vandersteen forum on the Vandy website.Bob 
power conditioners in $3000 to $5000 range
Audioquest would be my pick.There was a review comparing the Niagra to a PS Audio unit, but I seemed to have deleted the bookmark.Bob 
To Roon or not to Roon?
Another +1 for Roon.I don't own Aurilac, but Innuos, and the Roon app works great for me( albeit, I am not using wifi).I didn't want to want to pay for another subscription, but the Roon app is very well polished. I could have kept using the $4 Sq... 
Anyone running a tube preamp with a Pass XA25?
If you require a tube preamp, I recommend an Atmasphere MP-1 or MP-3, depending upon your budget.The former gives my Ayre KX-R a run for the money.@OP, If you could accept a SS preamp, then the Ayre KX-R would be my choice.Bob 
Anybody have both Herbie's Cone/Spike Pucks and isoacoustics gaia's
@sjsfiveo ,I concur with the previous post.The new Townshend platforms have 'outrigger' feet, so they should support top heavy speakers without issue.I suspect using other Townshend products will yield similar results, but unless you are sure your... 
Band of an instrumental piece played in march 1971 on a FM station from Muncie, IN?
Why not contact the radio station and see if they have either the information or an archive?B 
Anybody have both Herbie's Cone/Spike Pucks and isoacoustics gaia's
@ozzy ,Let us know your impressions. I would like to know if there are differences between Townshend and other manufacturers.Bob 
Townshend Audio Podiums: The Full Review
Myself i cannot buy for a 500 bucks system a so costly designWell, at least you are speaking for yourself.In my case, I would pay money for a properly designed and constructed isolation platform, as I am busy making a living.I do not doubt your ... 
ARE WILSON AUDIO WATT PUPPY 8 FOR 6 GRAND A GOOD DEAL?
The newer model are much better than the old.IMHO,But, a Vandersteen always seems to come out ahead, and at a more reasonable price.bob 
Streaming vs ripped music
@mofojo ,If you can run direct ethernet, all the better.There is another thread here on Agon regarding the insertion of optical between ethernet. The benefit being that it isolates/removes noise.Bob 
Wilson Audio Sabrina X vs Revel Ultima Salon 2
I think you made great observations.Considering that the Wilson's were given the prime spot, and couldn't be moved would make me worried. IMHO, There is nothing worse than a speaker that has to be set in a 'perfect' position. And, the fact that th... 
Ethernet 7
I just thought of a more direct way.Why not splice them together?https://www.bestethernetcables.com/how-to-splice-ethernet-cable/The wires are color coded so it wouldn't be rocket science to perform.You'd need the proper tools, though.Though I wou...