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How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
Onhwy61 - I was not sure why you used the word "claim", so I looked at the original post. I don't see the word there. My opinion is that the weather is nice where I live today. Obviously someone with different priorities might have a different opi... 
How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
Exactly what is meant by those who use "endorsement" in this context? Is it that some people think Tbg (or anyone who is very enthusiastic about something)is making money off the product? If so, I imagine it might help others as well, if this was ... 
Great Copper Cables?
From your post, I guess you're talking about speaker cables. In my opinion, the new Elrod Power Systems speaker cables are amazing. Great resolution, but with the "fullness" and harmonic integrity one expects from live music. 
New book on "Audio, Acoustics and Perception"
Thanks Duke - and Dr. Geddes! 
Cerious cables - Proper setup and run in time
Well, Stan, that certainly makes me wish I hadn't asked. And makes me think maybe I should have known better. "Absolute truth"? "give it up"? I'll stop trying to discuss this with you, as I value honest differences of opinion - and humility. 
Piano only...
Also Thelonious Alone in San Francisco and Jessica Williams' All AloneI have heard neither of these, but have heard enough good things about them (and, of course, have heard their other, non-solo recordings) that I plan to get them myself soon. 
Piano only...
Brad Mehldau, Live in Tokyo (or something close to that title)Also Mehldau's Elegiac Cycle, which I think is even better. As I recall, this has a few tunes with bass and drums, but is definitely mostly solo piano. 
Cerious cables - Proper setup and run in time
I'm genuinely curious, Stan: why even visit a thread about a cable you don't like, much less continue posting negative comments about it? 
How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
Someone has responded, and kindly offered to make me a copy. Thanks! 
How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
I contacted George Louis and he responded today by e-mail. While he said he could make me a copy, he said that he really would rather not take the time away from filling confirmed orders. That's understandable, and he indicated he was very busy. B... 
How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
I'm definitely interested. $65 is quite a lot of money to test one CD, however, so I'm waiting for more input from others. 
Looking for killer DVD/CD player for 2 channel
From my experience I would also recommend the modified Denon players, particularly the Exemplar and APL. There is some disagreement about which is better in an absolute sense (naturally!), and I think both are wonderful. VERY natural and analog so... 
To Edgar Kramer re the Cerious update:
"Disingenuous leap of faith?" I'm definitely not assuming the CT cords are superior - and have no idea why you would assume that from what I said. Note that I used only Edgar's words, i.e. "...discern sonic DIFFERENCES" (my bolding of differences)... 
Cerious cables - Proper setup and run in time
Sorry re "I can't help but think 'this' may be happening with some people who find the CTs lacking". I meant to say that NOT tweaking might be a reason for some of the difference in opinion about such things as high-end extension, lack of transien... 
Cerious cables - Proper setup and run in time
Seems we're going over some of the same ground on the CT cables, so I'll simply add something different. My feeling about the CT ICs are on record on other threads. One of my main principles in auditioning audio gear is never to make a decision on...