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Classical music listening... what is a better source High Rez or Vinyl?
If you are serious about hearing some really good sounding classical:  https://better-records.com/search?q=tchaikovskyI have the 1812, only mine is White Hot. Freaking insane. 
I should know these two things, but....
As long as the jumper is there they are connected to each other and it does not matter which terminal top or bottom you want to use. 
Capacitor
What value is important the uf or the vdc The critical value is uF, micro-Farads, the unit of capacitance. VDC is voltage, which matters only in that you do not want to use a low voltage cap with high voltage as it can destroy the cap. Crossovers ... 
So you think wire conductors in cables are directional? Think again...
mahgister- Here is an article illustrating why music is not reducible to acoustic for those who dont know....https://maplelab.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Schutz-09-The-Mind-of-the-Listener-Acoustics-Perception-and-the-Musical-Experience.pdfThis... 
Inheritance ($100K) with a caveat
Millercarbon… I probably do not understand the complete synergy of your system. But I have been a fan of Townsend products for a LONG time. I still have and use a Townsend audio platform from the 90’s. Only trouble is right now I’m have difficulti... 
Capacitor
I recently upgraded my entire crossover with huge, huge improvement! https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/millercarbon-s-mega-moab-mod-meander The two smaller value caps I was able to do with the very highly regarded Jantzen Alumen Zcaps, with a... 
High expectations when listening to an orchestra
Know just what you mean. For years and years I had this habit of some time during a show get up and walk around checking out how it sounds in different locations. Started young, thought next time I will know where to sit. Dumb kid, like everything... 
Millercarbon's Mega Moab Mod Meander
Sure. Why not? Bring em over. 😉 I play records. Groove noise. Puts it all in perspective. 
Inheritance ($100K) with a caveat
It is a tough call. I left something out and had to edit. Without the time pressure I would do my best to replace the Reflection with a Raven Shadow and Townshend Allegri Reference preamp.   I wonder if you appreciate the incredible value this sys... 
Inheritance ($100K) with a caveat
30 Onkk Cue turntable 15 Origin Live Conqueror, Soundsmith SG1 and 2 extra styluses 6 Moabs with Duelund, Jantzen, Goertz and Path Audio crossovers 3 DBA 12 Raven Reflection MkII integrated amp   5 Townshend F1 interconnects and speaker cables15 M... 
High expectations when listening to an orchestra
Even bad live music beats recorded music, on many systems 😎You really think so? How many minutes of me banging out Chopsticks to change your mind? 
Millercarbon's Mega Moab Mod Meander
One thing I noticed with my crossover upgrade, just a huge drop in the noise floor. To anyone who has been here they will probably get a good laugh out of that, or at least a chortle snort. Because my system is far from silent. I am one of these g... 
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
It’s called being provocative. As in trying to provoke thought. An uphill battle. The way it is supposed to work, a light goes on in someone’s head as they think yeah, what the heck is OCC anyway? And why does it matter? This we hope leads to the ... 
Biggest audio hoaxes
Of course you are invited. Half an hour from SEA in Redmond on Rose Hill where the standard fare is Deschuttes Black Butte Porter with ribs. Rib eye with cabernet sauvignon on request. Come check it out.  
Favorite Guitar Solo
My favorite guitar solo of all time is Maleguena performed by Roy Clark on The Odd Couple https://youtu.be/-xssnp7R51A?t=22