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Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
I have not seen any advertisement of anyone using graphene in audio products for its noise shielding capabilities.  Conductivity in general seems to be the attraction.Also no mention so far I can find of its use in wires for audio or any other pur... 
Why are record cleaners so expensive?
I wish someone would come up with an affordable and effective automatic ultrasonic cleaner.    The ones I see available to-date are just way to expensive for most. 
Digital/Optical out from Streaming Devices (Bluesound, Heos, etc) to Preamp- difference?
My experience over the last several years using various devices as source for streaming is I have not heard significant differences among sources. All sources I have used deliver very good results. Changes to sound with various DACs are much more ... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Cool product.   Would love to try. 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Lance thx. I still want to do the return visit to hear your decware and other gear.  It's been hectic and hard to getaway on weekends. My plans to set up another system around tube gear keeps getting sidelined due to WAF.  Now to make matters wors... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Unfortunately, I keep repeating my  mistake which is trying to ever have a rational discussion with you know who.  :^( 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
" it’s rhetoric or it’s hyperbole. I.e., that it MUST be an exaggeration "That's a straight copy and paste.  No misquote. Well I said that you would see your mistake, not admit it. :^)  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
" it’s rhetoric or it’s hyperbole. I.e., that it MUST be an exaggeration "Only if hyperbole.Break out your logic book and you'll see your mistake.  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
There you go again generalizing and blurring things.Rhetoric need not be hyperbole though hyperbole is one form of rhetoric. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
What?I said interesting observation.No need to put other words in my mouth. 
What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why?
If it were me these are one of the few I would actually consider spending that much on if I could:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-mbl-101e-mkii-world-class-speaker-extremely-rare-2016-0...Maybe negotiate a deal for these if you have t... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
rhetoric is what this hobby is based onInteresting observation! 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
I do not recall reading of many confirmed cases EVER of home gear delivering down to 10 hz, even more so especially with the modern trend towards smaller speakers and drivers and for a cost that many might afford. Its rare to hear any reports of a... 
The Sad State of Movie Theater Sound Systems
3-D when called for and Imax pretty much the only attraction for me with most theaters these days.Sound quality has not been an issue, pretty good overall with movies I have seen in recent years in my area.But yes other than that the overall movie... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Thanks for that well though out and detailed review. I would pretty much concur with everything said.  The 10hz response was a bit of a shocker to me,  but in a small room with optimal setup I guess extreme things are possible.   To date, when it ...