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Reveal Speaker Cables
@geraldedison,  click on my user name, click on my market feedback, click on send message. Thats one way to send a PM.I currently own an 8' pair of the HiDiamond 8 speaker cables and find them to be very good (they are listed for sale on another s... 
Help please
You are sure the preamp is working correctly?Can you try the preamp in a friends system? 
Help please
Yes, I would like to know in detail all components and cabling involved.Did I miss it or was a preamp mentioned? 
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Waveguide and Total Contact
While I understand both sides of the debate I do find it interesting that this thread was started by the OP because he was sharing in his case the positive effect of TC on the MC-0.5's, who would have thought that would be effective?Has anyone tri... 
Electrical - Romex Wiring and Other Recommended Enhancements
@thankful, much has been written in various threads that answer your specific questions.Here is an example that I found:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/romex-and-breaker-switchesDepending upon the length of AC wiring you need to run, and th... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Not everything in audio or life can be scientifically proven.I'm with calvinj if it sounds good to you, and you like it, buy it.There are many threads that debate this very issue and there are no winners just debaters. 
The Method of Tuning
This should be an interesting thread to follow and/or take part in especially when it further develops :-) 
New TEO Audio ICs, who has them?
I put my pair of Ultras into my system this morning after 270 hours on a CDP for break-in. A very open dynamic sound with nice details. 
How much difference could a simple Banana plug make?
I totally agree the KLEI Bananas work well, are easy to install and sound very good. My only concern after using twelve pairs of the KLEI Bananas is when the KLEI Bananas are used, depending upon the size of the female amp/speaker terminal opening... 
Looking to Upgrade Outlet
ronrags, please let us know what you end up purchasing, and eventually how you like it.  
Looking to Upgrade Outlet
@ronrags I really believe all the above brands mentioned in this thread are good, and many others that have not been mentioned.I personally have switched to all Furutech outlets. So if you wanted gold plated I personally go with Furutech GTX-D Gol... 
Looking to Upgrade Outlet
@david_ten, generic for most outlets that fall into the gold-plated vs the rhodium plated catagory. 
Looking to Upgrade Outlet
All of the above suggestions are good and all of those products will produce a slightly different sound. Basically what it comes down to is what type of sound do you want to hear, and how will they perform in your home with your system?A simplific... 
Anyone bought direct from ps audio and returned it?
I have not purchased directly from PS Audio however they are 100% excellent to work with and I would not hesitate to purchase directly from them.  
Totem Speaker Wiring
I totally agree and have found slight differences in sound when experimenting with the different methods of connecting the speaker cables to the four speaker terminals.