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Any opinions on PS Audio Power Plants
I upgraded to a P1000 recently. I was able to plug everything into it's regenerated outputs from the CDP to my Ayre amp and it has been pure music bliss :-)...... 
Speaker Cable choice, Cardas, AQ, JPS or SR?
I have not tried the Golden Hexlink 5-Cs and I 'm not sure if I have a chance unless I get a used pair from the gon. So far the AQ Mont Blanc has been very pleasing or neutral and it does not show itself in anyone one area, a good thing. Another t... 
Do video cables also "break in"?
IMO they seem to benefit from break in. When I installed a new AQ YIQ-3 component cable between a DVD player and a TV monitor, the picture color improved with more usage becoming more vibrant and contrasting for eg: the blacks became "blacker". YM... 
Acoustic Treatments recently advertised on Stereop
"A"uralex perhaps??? 
System advice and upgrade path?
Of late I have been experimenting with room treatments and if you have not consider them before it may be worthwhile doing this before any equipment upgrades. I have neglected this in my system far too long and on hindsight I would have preferred ... 
correct way to turn off tube preamp
I switched on my amp from standby mode before my pre which is automatically muted for the 1st 60 seconds for the tubes to warm up. On powering down, I switched off the amp to standby mode and then the pre. So far, no noise,thump or pop..... 
What time do you wear?
Swiss Army "Field" watch, given to me as a gift which is my everyday watch. I have others (Early 1960s Automatic Rolex, 1970s Automatic Longines, another recent quartz battery Swiss Army....) which I only wear occasionally.Yes, time does matter pa... 
Aesthetix Calypso and Herron VTSP 2
I have not heard the Aesthetix Calypso but I have been living with the VTSP-2 for a month now. Without going too much into the details of describing its sound, if there is a word for the VTSP-2, it is "neutrality". It has bettered my 8+ years Audi... 
Improving sub quality
Hi Rauliruegas,I did perceive the bass response to be better controlled when the sub is being floated by the Aurios. What I could hear better is the individual bass notes being played either from a movie or musical concert dvds. IMO the "quality" ... 
Improving sub quality
I have my HT subwoofer floating on Aurios MIBs 1.2 and this has improved its performance significantly. The Aurios could be bought on the gon for approx. $200 or less used. You would need a hard surface for the Aurios to sit on though.Good luck. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Thought I revive this thread and post a more recent "Love" song which I 'm currently spinning more than anything else at this time :-))...........Michael Buble's "HOME". 
Power Cord Length
Oops....the link below suggest digital cable lengths are affected by it........http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htm 
Power Cord Length
Seriously (if there is such a thing in this hobby??), I 'm sure some of us will be led to believe there is truth in this (marketing reasons or otherwise) but the link below does suggest digital cable lengths are affected by it, not sure about PC t... 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
Stacey Kent. Her rendition of songs can be totally "seductive". Try her Dreamsville album as a start. 
Review: Pass Labs X350.5 Amplifier
Hi Teejay,Great review!!! It has certainly helped me shortlist my next amp upgrade to the X350.5 or the CJ Premier 350. BTW have you tried the X350.5 with a passive pre and if you did what was your experience? I having plenty of success with my Pa...