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WA-Quantum GmbH's Quantum Chips
Since my last post I was informed by Kemp Electronics, manufacturer of the WA Quantum Chips, that if the Large Capacitor Chip will fit on the top of the capacitor then use the Large chip. 
Advise needed... aka how to replace the Oppo
Uh, pretty sure why they mod Oppos. Everyone wants better than off the shelf anything, even Oppos. 
Small difference equating to a big difference?
>>>>>Speaking of Analysis Plus cables, you oughta hear Analysis Plus interconnects and power cord after they've been cryo'd and burned in on the AudioDharma Cable Cooker. <<<<< 
Is the Oppo-105 with Modwright modifications
Gen. Custer to Little Big Man: Muleskinner, what do you think? Should I go down there (Little Big Horn)?Little Big Man: You go down there, Gen. You go down there are you and all of your men will be slaughtered.Gen. Custer: I see what you're trying... 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
I'm down for the Tannoy Royal Kingdoms. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue64/tannoy_royal.htm 
Best short-lived band?
Zephyr 
Why are we going 300 or more directions?
Jneutron, as you probably already know, cryo is used for many metal items like high performance pistons, engine blocks, golf clubs, razor blades, all manner of tools, etc. I used to cryo my brass rods for my sub-Hertz iso platform as well as all t... 
Have cables become somewhat of a snake-oil topic.
It was about 35 years ago that Robert Fulton came out with the Fulton Gold speaker cables and Polk introduced some weird looking exotic speaker cables, not to mention Monster Cable. It was off to the races and audiophiles have been arguing about c... 
Listening fatigue
Ditto the early reflections. Added bonus: by minimizing early reflections later reflections are minimized geometrically. Minimizing corner reflections and slap echo is also important. But I would avoid Sonex like the plague. 
Looking to Upgrade my CDP
Ric Schultz at Tweakaudio.com did the Master Clock mods on my Oppo 103. 
Why are we going 300 or more directions?
Jneutron wrote,"Geoff, You mentioned tempered springs. Do you get involved in the tempering at all? I ask because antique clock mainsprings tend to lose their strength over time, and I suspect that I may be able to re-temper them after opening the... 
Lottery Winner would buy what kind of Stereo Gear
SteinMusic Harmonizer, the new Acoustic Revive R-777 high-power Schumann Frequency Generator, complete set of Frank Tchang Acoustic Resonators, my choice of 100 WA Quantum Chips, PWB Red X Coordinate Pen and Quantum Clip, Audio Magic Pulse Gen ZX. 
Interconnect Cable Current Flow Direction
The laws of physics don't change just to suit the whim of a few cable manufacturers. All metal wires are directional as regards sound quality. One need look no further than the proliferation of aftermarket fuses with little direction arrows on the... 
Speaker Support - Three Feet or Four
That's weird. Nobody mentioned which sounds better, three feet or four feet. Oh, well. 
Cables more hype than value?
Al, good one. I move that all Ferarris be banned and everyone must drive Toyotas.