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Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
There are plenty of great bargains in speaker cables.....you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to get a good sound. My high end speaker cables (OCC copper) cost was $368 for 10FT.   
Audiogon Is Noisy
Good post from teo_audio.  The banner ads on Audiogon are out of control. I use AdGuard on my iPad to block all that crap.  
unbeatable Class A integrated
Look for Accuphase E-650, very conservatively-rated 30W per channel into an 8Ω load. With Accuphase, it’s just so easy to forget about the sound and just experience the music.  
The Best Isolation/ Vibration Footers per component - what's your experience?
Look into Finite Elemente Isolation Feet’s....reasonably priced and very effective. I am using four sets of Cerabase Slimline underneath my source components and tube amp. 
ANYONE USING AUDIOCADABRA USB CABLES.. OPINIONS PLEASE
@craig,I think you will hear a definite uptick in SQ. Please read up on iso-regen and I would encourage you to try it. It’s a well known fact that audio signal from PC’s is inherently noisy. I wouldn’t waste money on a 15FT high quality USB cable ... 
ANYONE USING AUDIOCADABRA USB CABLES.. OPINIONS PLEASE
@craig,Are you going direct from your PC to your DAC? The reason I asked is have your considered isolating the ‘noise’ from your PC? Something like a iso-regen device would not only provide cleanest signal, it will also eliminate the need for a hi... 
If you had to pick a laptop or mini-PC, which one?
You didn’t say what kind of issues with your laptop. I am just wondering why not pursue a dedicated audio server / streamer? I am assuming you already own a decent DAC? Bluesound Node 2i should sound equally good if not better than a laptop as lon... 
Am I getting old and grumpy?
You have an option to select ‘All Equipment or All Music’ once you select Browse on menu bar. I skip all the listing with ‘Contact for price’. They are dealer listings and many of them don’t even bother to reply for days.  
o.k anybody know anything about shm-cd they claim there indistinguishable from the master?
By definition, SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. However they offer the same resolution (16bits/44.1kHz) as regular CD’s and sound exactly the same. There is ... 
... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...
I’m afraid there is no good explanation that can satisfy the naysayers. There’s a difference between someone who says “I can’t discern a difference between stock or aftermarket power cord, thus it makes no difference.” and “There can’t be a differ... 
Anybody want a laugh?
“Network wise, I’d put my TP-Link Archer AC750 flashed with DD-WRT up against anybodies $5k router with complete confidence in the outcome”Thanks for the 🤣😆😃😂.  Case closed!  
Audio rack
I would recommend audio rack from Core Audio Designs. Speak to Arnold and he can customize a rack to your exact specifications. http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/The plyKraft will provide solid foundation for your turntable and ... 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I wouldn’t spend $7K for repairs....the used 5SE been selling between $5k-$6K. https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=audio+research+5se 
Everything Matters With Digital
“Waste of life to argue it” So true for folks like djones51 😎 
Everything Matters With Digital
“Lately the digital thread themes seem to revolve around "nothing matters in digital other than a 0 and 1 making it to its destination". It's as if no one has ever listened to the differences between digital gear.”Agreed, that seems to be trend l...