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Silent Source cables-Need advice regarding customer service or lack of--
http://www.silentsourceaudiocables.com/ You mention that you keep e-mailing him and that he has had computer problems. How many times have you tried calling him? Here is a link with a phone number. I'd recommend some voice contact, though it is no... 
Have you ever spoken with a designer or audio engineer
WOW! This is quite the Exposé.Thanks for the inside info, it changed my life. 
Ref Phono 2 SE Discontinued?
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/arc-discontinues-ref-2-se-phono-preamp Apparently so. Looks like it's time for the 2016 model. 
Forward or recessed sound?
I prefer a more laid back (recessed?) presentation over a more forward presentation. 
suggestons on speaker cable that boost mid and upper bass
Unfortunately, there is no one "wonder" cable that will do all of what you want it to do. No magic cable will increase body and musical weight without sacrificing the HF and resolution that you love about your connex audio speaker cables. You cann... 
Latest Absolute Sound
There is obviously a market for ultra high end gear. I can't think of a single high end audio company who has not come out with a new top of the line product that cost at LEAST twice as much as their previous top of the line gear in the last 5-8 y... 
Why do some dealers
Why do some audiophiles have the exact same gear for years while others buy new gear every 6 months? 
Smooth Highs and Deep Bass
I would suggest trying a pair of Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference. 
Suggestions for Cables between Playback Designs MPS-5 and Allnic L-3000 Mk 2 Preamp
A couple of things Tim. First, yes new cables will take a while to burn in, but 500 hours is ridiculous. Sounds like something that Audiolabyrinth might say. Second, the 6.5's may just suit your taste perfectly, and may not be beaten. Soliloquy sp... 
Suggestions for Cables between Playback Designs MPS-5 and Allnic L-3000 Mk 2 Preamp
Let me know what you think Tim. I have owned the Tara Labs The One, and currently running High Fidelity CT-1E cables throughout (except for CT-1U power cords). I prefer the HF cables.I have also owned many Acoustic Zen cables, but not the Absolute... 
How important are speaker cables to the sound emanating from the speakers?
I have found that speaker cables are critically important to the sound emanating from my speakers. Whenever I have tried to run my system without speaker cables, the sound was non-existent. ;^) 
Latest Absolute Sound
I suspect that those that are buying these products, and make no mistake, there are buyers, are not wasting their lives perusing through threads on Audiogon. 
Warm sounding power cord for for CD player to suppress digital glare on vocals.
Ahhhh, okay Al, you talked me into it. I'll change the word "signature" to "effect". LOL!I always enjoy your input, I find it very educational, at least what I can understand. :^)Cheers,John 
Great amp, crashed and burned after 30 hours... Buyer protection?
I suppose the "recourse" is to buy new with warranty from a reputable dealer. 
Scott Weiland dead at 48.
Sad, but not surprising. I agree, he did last longer than I thought too......and yet Keith Richards is still alive. huh?I agree mofi, I liked him with STP too, and ILS is a great tune!