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Science that explains why we hear differences in cables?
Different Analog Cables absolutely can sound different.The following is my best attempt at an argument to lend to its proof. I think this is as straightforward as I can offer… I avoided posting this for 20 years… anyway…here goes.If you believe th... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
WAPL in Wisconsin ...70's and 80's....the allure was even greater due to the fact it was so far away...we could only get it to on good days.  Played album sides, King Biscuit...etc.  
The "British Invasion". A question for you old farts out there.
Tomcy6 ….Pretty sure the Beatles won 😜 
Member Make Zero Sense
Guitarsam was MUCH more amusing. Oh, how I long for the days of “Sam  here…” 
My Experience With Tekton
But jjss49’s comment was (at worst) a backhanded COMPLIMENT….mmmm….weird. 
My Experience With Tekton
Jjss49 …. Have no dog in this hunt….but read your post and saw absolutely no reason for deletion either…. Maybe the conspiracy thinking folks are right, after all!?Wow it’s weird how much emotion the mention of Tekton stirs. 
Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?
Totally get what the OP is saying...Have no answers but get it and wondered the same thing.Has he really "castigated jazz" as another poster suggested?....I don’t think so.Smooth Jazz is not necessarily Kenny G...to me it’s also Coltrane Ballads. 
Setting up a streamer for a frien
What’s CD player? 😉Re. Expectations, point of ref... Agree 100%But the OP mentioned a DAC budget of $1000... You can get a hell of a DAC these days for that money... especially used.I’ll posit that a $500 Blue sound and a carefully chosen $1000 DA... 
Setting up a streamer for a frien
Regarding the previous post.    "...Honestly, you’re not doing any favors by suggesting Node 2, which will end up in a huge disappointment for your friend...."Respectfully, I strongly disagree. Put a decent DAC in front of it...and you’ll have as ... 
Considering ditching 5.1 for a soundbar; suggestions?
Re. “Great to know. I have a Klipsch sub, wired. Could that be hooked to a Klipsch soundbar?”I dont know for sure…but doubt it….and …(at least for me) would defeat my goal of eliminating wires and clutter….I also think that many good bars already ... 
Considering ditching 5.1 for a soundbar; suggestions?
I used to be a big 5.1 guy…but when got into high end 2 channel …sold the home theatre stuff and ended up with a klipsch sound bar and wireless sub..Sounds great…. Ironically, get unsolicited comments on how good the tv sounds more than the 2 chan... 
Music Direct and my recent exoeriences
On the toilet…makes sense now…😉 
Big Brother Watching over Us (again)
I’ve not seen where mods have played favorites….not absolutely certain it doesn’t happen…but haven’t seen it personally.You may be seeing removal for other reasons (outright slander, etc.)…but suspect those removals are often driven by other poste... 
Qobuz sound quality intermittent issues?
Qobuz has been solid as a rock for me….AND…I was shocked recently when they actually REDUCED their rates…for existing members too!Have discovered so much good music because of Qobuz!!!! 
Help me decide on first turntable purchase
Sorry ..have to disagree with above....avoid the exact cart...it almost ruined me for getting back into vinyl....There are much better choices for the money. I also got out of the rega turntable game because of inability to adjust tonearm height w...