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Speaker Cables and Connectors
I have no experience with Focal's, but I think it would help if you described the rest of your system.A lot depends upon that information as to what will work for you.B 
High end Class D amps?
I am no EE, but Ralph's explanation is clear to me.How another member cannot accept this is beyond me.Bob 
Does Bluesound have a new product launch coming?
+1 @needlebrushDunning-Kruger effect.B 
High end Class D amps?
Amazing.@atmasphere ,Dunning-Kruger effect seems to sum it up nicely.Bob 
BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone?
@OP, Just contact Bluesound via the app.It takes a while, but they do get back to you. I have had issues with my Nodes, but Bluesound always came through.Perhaps not as quick as I would like, but they did persevere to rectify the issue.For the mon... 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
@jjss49 ,I have no experience with either Hegel or Naim, but I will say that the Belles Aria Integrated with a pair of Vandy VLR's (and with or without a sub) is a pretty sweet combo. In fact, with a Sub 3, it outperforms just about anything in th... 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
@gandalf ,I am using my Belles monoblocks with an Atmasphere UV-1 currently.I have a Belles Aria preamp getting an upgrade. When I get it,and have a chance to listen, I will post my thoughts on the differences between the two.FWIW, I have heard th... 
Benchmark DAC 3B Vs. Schiit Gungnir Multibit and a question.
@OP, I am a bit confused. I tried looking up the Oppo and it seems to be a unit that plays back video and audio. There seems to be no way to separate the transport from the included DAC.Is this correct?Looking at the manual, there seems to be a se... 
Benchmark DAC 3B Vs. Schiit Gungnir Multibit and a question.
Hey Richard, If you want, you can borrow my Ayre Codex.I guarantee it will smoke the Gungnir. (And, yes, I owned the Gungy befor e trying a Codex). These two DAC's are very good. The Yggy would probably be more closer to the Codex, sound quality-w... 
are 4000$ /pr speakers today better than $4000/pr speakers from mid to late 1990's?
@soix ,Have you read the latest Stereophile review of the B&W 705?There are some interesting comments regarding old and new  BandW's.B 
High powered Monoblock Pas amp with power conditioner? Hi,
My 2 cents:Plug your amps directly into the wall. I assume you have high quality duplexes, as you have a dedicated line.I also agree power cables and interconnects can make a significant difference. And, if I can make a recommendation- Look at the... 
Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty
@dbphd .I just recalled a video on  Ayre's youtube channel with John Atkinson regarding the difficulties in building an integrated amp.I think it is this one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGrvd_cTHIIn a nutshell, integrated amps rely upon a num... 
High end Class D amps?
I am waiting for Ralph Karsten's Class D amp to become available.If anyone can design a good amp, it is Atmasphere.B 
Opinions of GoldenEar Triton 1
@tubebuffer, I do know there is a dealer on Long Island that sells the GE.Where in NJ are you going to?B 
Seeking help on my High-End knowledge/history...
If I recall correctly, Richard Vandersteen's daughter is responsible for constructing his amplifiers. Alive and kicking and doing a hell of a job.Bob