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30 runs of balanced interconnect
Balanced connections are used professionally due to their ability to be used for long runs. 
Shahinian Speakers
I've got to disagree with the above posts.I bought ESL-63's and sold them a month later after hearing the Obelisks. When I first saw them, I was totally unimpressed by their size. But the sound surprised me. I found them to have a transparency tha... 
Classe vs Levinson
I can't compare the Classe to the Levinson, but I am responding to Paul's M-1000 statement...The CA line is a vast improvement over the M-1000's.I had the M-1000's and demo-ed a CA-400 to compare.The CA is much more musical.I found the M-1000's to... 
What is the meaning of a true audiophile
As opposed to a Stereophile. an Audiophile is one whose software (LPs, CD's, Tapes, etc.) collection costs more than his hardware. 
Best value for the buck speaker cables
Kimber Kable 8TC. Cardinal's advice, "to get the most value is to buy it used here on Audiogon" is VERY good advice. You can also try audioreview.com. 
Best Zappa album
"One Size Fits All" Rykodisc reissue 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Frank Zappa "One Size Fits All" Rykodisc CD reissue; John Coltrane "A Love Supreme" Impulse CD reissue; Peter Gabriel "Us" Geffen CD; Samuel Barber "Adagio/Symphony No. 1" Baltimore Symphony Orchestra/Zinman Argo CD; The Edgar Winter Group "They O... 
Shahinian Acoustics Loudspeakers
I disagree with Jharrell. It is precisely because of the multiple driver array and configuration that positioning the Obelisks to achieve an integrated and tonally accurate soundstage requires LESS time and experimentation. Shahinian Obelisks and ... 
Classe cav150 ca301 combo vs cav500
Make sure that the sensitivity and impedances match before usding different amps in one system. Otherwise, you'll end up with some speakers sounding louder. 
last try :) buzz in system
If your system is on but not playing music, do you hear a buzz? If you replace the proceed with another CD player, is there no buzz? CD players give off a type of RF that may be affecting the connection with the JVC. Have you tried using a differe... 
last try :) buzz in system
When you state that you hear a buzz when you turn the volume up, how up are you talking? If you don't hear it when the CD is on (not on pause and not playing) and at a reasonable volume level, then you shouldn't be concerned. If you do, try using ...