kennyc

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Power cords: Kimber Kable Palladium
From Audio Bacon shootout I picked up PK10s and PK14s.  Lately I purchased Snake River Takshaka PCs as end game- AXPONA 2025 discount greatly helped.  Likely purchase a QSA Lanedri PC because expect sonically transformative from reviews and free 3... 
AUDIO SHOWS! WHAT would you like to see more of there. Better brands, hours etc?
Nothing really.  Audio show room conditions and specific brand/model interests are not controllable through wishful thinking.  Had to go to Pacific Audio Fest to see and hear Daedalus speakers.  Only saw Tekton twice at audio shows.  Maybe Munich ... 
Dynaudio focus 360
...right combination of power and current. Agree you're on the right track- ample availability of current needed for high energy bass  
Integrated amp under $5k
@aj523 - in your integrated, do you require a phono preamp/stage, DAC, streamer, and/or a remote?  
Do most people prefer tight bass or non tight bass?
Articulate Bass.  Closest possible to the source instrument, sounds real.    
B&W 802D1 - How can I tame the brightness?
+1 find a sound that you love.  A speaker that will draw you into the music, a joyful place like no other.  Move on, this one ain't it.    
How much do I need to spend to make vinyl sound better than digital?
Vinyl is a money pit. This hobby is a money pit. The word “done” can be elusive for many of us   
Speaker choice without need for deep bass
1k, easy choice. Chesky LC1. Great reviews so sought out to hear at AXPONA 2025- packed room, sounded fabulous   
??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ???
Birds Eye maple is my favorite wood, lucky to get it in my Volti Riva Daedalus Poseidon - woodwork like fine furniture  
Loudspeaker warranties and black market products
Not concerned with warranties- I expect speakers to work Black market - I don’t support stealing/thievery  
Cable Quest
IC - Siltech Classic Legend - Siltech reputation , silver+gold, great reviews “sounds like nothing”, affordable   
Garrard A70 Turntable
I'm curious as how this old masterpiece still stands the test time For nostalgia it's pretty cool.  For sonic performance vs modern options it compares very poorly.  Modern turntables focus on controlling unwanted vibrations that can be picked ... 
Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound
 If I had the money and the room.... a popular sentiment in our hobby  
How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre
Maybe Mofi Ultradeck and add optional cartridge like the Mastertracker  
Amps.. Is Odyssey worth it?
Are they worth it - meaning - Are they a good buy, sound quality for the cost?  Yes definitely.  In this relatively expensive high-end audio hobby there are very few sonic bargains aka fantastic performance/price.  Odyssey is one of them.  They...