kennyc

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Too good a post to waste
Making great audio cables is much more than wrangling up ready available wire, terminations, wrappings. Both the materials used AND wire weave geometry make huge differences.Understanding Audio Cables - construction, electrical properties, cost:Ga... 
CD Transports
List of transports:CD JVC XL-Z1050TN   $275   used   Top line player in 1990CD Emotiva CD-100   $299       CD Player so-so, as a transport great - Positive Feedback Julies 1st sytem, Don Lindich says great sound and as transportCD Pioneer D... 
Audioquest Firebird Zero
From what I've read so far, it seems the AudioQuest Zero speaker cables are at least very good alone, but "major" jump in performance when adding the matching BASS cable.  Some folks gripe that the  AudioQuest Zero speaker cables are a rip off be... 
How many people here generally buy used?
Used mostly, new if cannot obtain used or if contains newer desirable technological advances like digital components.   
What the heck do these terms mean?
For audio descriptions/terminology, here's a Stereophile Glossary link:https://www.stereophile.com/reference/50/index.html+1 @ millercarbon -  the book "Robert Harley’s The Complete Guide to High End Audio"  is probably the best complete A to Z h... 
Audioquest Firebird Zero
Here’s a comparison of between AudioQuest Zero speaker cables: https://blog.artsexcellence.nl/audioquest-folk-heroes-luidsprekerkabels-review/ Seems to be a very favorable price/performance and as you move up the line you get significant improveme... 
Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?
@millercarbon - thanks for the Raven Nighthawk referral - I'll add to my radar@willgolf - thanks for backing up @millercarbon Raven Nighthawk referral - multiple voices increases credibility beyond a single often subjective opinion@johnwahl Most... 
I'm interested in hearing what "the best" systems sound like, where to go?
@Baclagg, I highly suggest you take up @mikelavigne and @millercarbon gracious offers to hear their systems. On whatsbestforum.com, Mike’s system has garnered many complements from several forum members who have heard it. Just looking at @mille...