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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Audioguy003,I would think Rick would be the best person to contact for the most correct and accurate answer. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Acman3 and/or anyone else,I also look forward to hearing about the addition of the "magnet-based adapters that can be applied as enhancement non-HFC wires". The concept interests me...I'd like to know now it compares the HFC CT-1etc. 
What's a contender to an Audio Reference 5 SE?
I'm using an Allnic L-3000 preamp along with my Plinius SA Reference amp and am very happy. 
Shipping damage
Several years ago I ordered a new pair of floor standing speakers from a company out of New York (they are no longer in business). The speakers were shipped UPS and each speaker came in it's own individual packaged box. I accepted the speakers alt... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
+1 CalvinjI agree... 
Cable Cooking/Burnin
Williewonka,This will answer most of your questions:http://www.audioexcellenceaz.com/products/audiodharma-cable-cooker-cable-conditioner/#tabs-12-0-1 
Virtual System updating problems. Anyone else?
Papermill,I've had the same problem since mid summer and was told the same as Mofimadness posted.Leave it to Almarg to figure a way around it, thanks Al :-)! 
Cable Cooking/Burnin
I agree with Davidpritchard.I have always heard improvement after using my AudioDharma Cable Cooker providing I didn't overdo the time on the AudioDharma. 
What would you do?
Chayro +1 
What would you do?
I'm still waiting to read about whom you think the culprit is?It could be worded as to imply this might be happening.Too bad you had such a bad experience in audio, most out there are honest, but one does need to be careful more fraud than ever go... 
Cable Cooking/Burnin
I also own the AudioDharma Cable Cooker and have found it to be very useful. I usually use it with new cables including AC outlets. 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Taters,I agree that some people buy expensive cables for various reasons that you mentioned and I know for a fact there are some that have an unlimited supply of funds and think that more expensive must equate to better sound.On the other hand the... 
Did we mention Rick Braun?
I own the CD, it is very well recorded and very dynamic. Several of the tracks could be used as a test CD. 
Your Best Tweak Lately
Jafreeman,Did you find the Synergistic Research Reds to be directional?I ask because I have read in other forums here on Audiogon that they were directional when used in VAC Sigma 160i / Sigma 160i SE Integrated Amp. 
JJ 300 B tubes or others ?
I see that Parts Connexion has matched pairs of Black Treasure tubes advertised on Audiogon today: https://app.audiogon.com/listings/tubes-shuguang-black-treasure-300b-tubes-premium-gift-box-grade-a-6-month-warranty-mat-2015-10-17-accessories-l7l-5j7