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What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
"As I just got through saying you cannot reverse power cords either, obviously. Duh!"Too late! So, that is what all those sparks were about? 
Recordings by Elton John, Nirvana and Thousands More Lost in Fire
That New York Times link, actually both of them, are in some private mode and cannot be read without logging in.This particular thread started as an info about what could be of interest to people on this website. Thank you yyzsantabarbara.It is ge... 
Best Headphone under 1k$?
"Anyone know the burn-in time for earbuds?"It probably depends on the earphone model, but for Sennheiser IE80 (not 80S) is a couple of weeks of light use. Maybe 100 hours? 
What is the least compressed signal?
"I would love to use the speakers as they were intended."They were intended that you have some enjoyment while listening to them. Kind of like what you were doing while listening to the radio.For theoretical discussion, your post above is as corre... 
What is the least compressed signal?
How reliable is that database? 
Paper cone woofers died in 1962 .... a look back
"We of course being a KEF and KEF-Kits dealer..."Do KEF kits still exist? They used to be an interesting concept. A friend of mine built a pair and they sounded really good. For that time and to me, at least. Model 102? 103? 104? or am I mixing so... 
Hardware/Software To Manage Multi-format, File-Based Audio Playback
Separate music player is a convenient option. There are many out there. I cannot be happier with SONY HAP-Z1ES. Once the files are in, and it digests them, it cannot get any simpler. You control it via the phone and it works. Like a really big CD-... 
I've never believed much in cables, that said... (USB)
"Uh, are you pulling my leg? Didn’t you use the word handful?"He has big hands and he is right this time. 
The Science of Cables
Life is "life and death". 
The Science of Cables
geoffkait,You cannot not be funny.One of my rare talents. Do not be envious. 
The Science of Cables
I was serious, give me a credit. 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
brettmcee,"Educate yourself and read more accurately."I educate myself daily and read very accurately to the dismay of some.I just educated myself about your work. At least I think I got it right as the work you imply and your name here nicely ali... 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
brettmcee,Don't take jsautter's comments as an attack. They do not seem to be. They are more like some kind of a guidance.It is good to be proud of your work and you should be. However, once you start flaunting it around, it becomes a little slipp... 
The Science of Cables
"Directionality, cryogenics, burn in."Do cryogenics and burn-in neutralize each other? 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
There have been many inventions but considering snatching tape recording as one of the culprits for World War II is a bit of a stretch. It makes for a nice cocktail party trivia, though.