mrklas

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Speaker Cables
I have been auditioning Kimber Kable’s Bifocals and they sound great - still questioning the dollar value but clearly sound better than other speaker cables in my system. Mixed feelings because I was happy using cheaper cables.  
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
@noromance what is your current turntable of choice? 
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@oldhvymec  I like your honesty  
Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns?
I recently purchased a turntable - just below ‘reference level’. I owned a Rega RP1 and my budget was $5k but I preferred to keep closed to $3k. And I was prepared to focus on digital as my source. I listened to Rega tables with a Linn LP 12 as th... 
All things being equal (hypothetical) which do you prefer, XLR or RCA?
If all things being equal, I would use XLRs because with my components the XLRs delivery a higher db music signal.Therefore, I got a bit more volume out of my system.  And as a former field artillery guy louder is sometimes necessary. 
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Are you wrong or did you learn?  I view wrong is a better descriptor for purposely causing harm than for learning... 
Your advice needed, speakers to buy $8K to $13K
I would encourage you to add DaVore Fidelity on your list.   
Amp for Sonus Faber Sonetto ii- 1500 or less
I believe you can explore many options and believe you would enjoy Moon ACE as well.  
Speaker Cables
Speaker cables make a difference. And I have had success with Canare 4s11 internal biwire - I preferred them to audioquest rocket 44. I encourage testing because I thought it was ‘a myth’ until I tried it.  
Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end?
@frogman I agree and at the same time have seen someone's face go white from staring at a silent speaker with a whole in the woofer after his son decided to poke a hole in it with his pirates sword!  He was strong...he didn't cry.  He also managed... 
members and their systems
@sokogear...I used to own a Macan.  I liked it so much it's why I ended up by buying the 911.@millercarbon you may be right. I’m not a Porsche guy. Over the cars I’ve owned I’d rank my M3 and Aston Martin Vantage as cars that I enjoyed more.  They... 
members and their systems
@sokogear I decided to 'downsize' both my house and my toy collection.  Got rid of my 911 and C63S and bought a used Toyota Camry. 
Surge protectors and power conditioners - Good idea or bad?
I have installed a whole house surge protector - for $300 its a relatively cheap investment to protect all your electronics including items you may just plug into the outlet. 
Connecting a streamer via an Ethernet cable
I use wired because its convenient and there's less drop outs on the signal.  It seemed my Bluesound Node 2i would drop from the network once a month and then after restarting the unit it would reset itself.I use wired for my AppleTV because it se... 
Turntable lid up or off?
I have always taken the cover off.  The rationale is to avoid vibration when closing it or worse case scenario the cover slamming down.