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speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
Internally lined your HVAC ducts with 2” rock wool to attenuate the noises from the A/C equipment.  
How to tame a bright system?
Try replacing the screws on the tweeters with brass screws. Might help. Seems to work on mine. Cheap fix.  
Different R2R DACs
I stream Qobuz with Magna Mano via I2S to Denafrips Venus. Very nice clean and detailed sound.  
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
Luxman 505uXII with Thiel CS1.5 Nice match. Hears everything. Wish it’s a tad deeper in the mids and lows. Supplement with REL T7i to make up. 
HiFi vs MidFi
LoFi - hear everything gets nothing MiFi - hear everything gets only the highsHiFi - hear everything gets everything  
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Englebert Humperdink - Funny Familiar Forgotten Feeling 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Changes by Black Sabbeth 
What isolation feet under your amp with great result?
Sorbothanes are under the feet of my speakers, amp, dac and streamer. They work fine. No dullness. On the contrary, the sound is dynamic and bright. They’re shrink wrapped to stop them from sticking and staining. 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
b4icu,There is really nothing to argue about. You believe what you believe and let others believe what they believe.Do not ridicule others just because they don’t agree with you.It appears to me that anyone not agreeing with you is a cable salesma... 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
Audiophiles are not stupid. They’re not going to pay $$$$ for nothing. No one does. You can only con once. Cable manufacturers have been around for years and are still here. Doesn’t this say something? 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
Hello b4icu,I’m not a salesman. Actually, I’m looking to buy cables. I may even try your idea but your attitude is turning me off. 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
I was auditioning some speakers in a shop. A man joined me. After 5 mins he said he had that sound. The salesman asked what system he had - he said “Sony boom box.” Go figure. 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
b4icu,You should use the worst PC for boiling water coz all you need is heat. In audio, heat is the last thing needed. Different animal. 
... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...
djones,Thanks for the interesting article.mahgister,Fully agree with you.Hearing is believing. Nothing can beat this. 
... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...
b4icu,I have already said. Trust your ears. Measurements do not tell the whole story.also...please don’t get technical. I can’t help with that.