mrskeptic

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How rare is an audiophile
As soon as their is a majority agreed upon definition of "audiophile", the number can be estimated..  
Poll: Most impactful component
Speakers, easily.  
A ridiculously cheap cable riser.
Until you use the wires removed from the TOTL Siltech speaker cables to suspend all your cables, interconnects, etc, from Myrtle wood beams on your ceiling, you will never realize the full capability of your system.   
Does a weave of cables really make a difference?
Does a weave of cables really make a difference? No, no they don't.  
Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet?
Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? No.  
Prospectives on Chi-Fi
Funny how some folks only specify audio products not be made in China when there is almost certainly lots of other China made products in their house. The lame excuse of "you can't buy xxxx made in America" as if they couldn't live without that pr... 
Another "Best" amplifier Question.
I'd say the Emotiva is the way to go, especially since it's under budget. If that was sold in a retail store it would be quite a bit more so you're getting a great amp at a reasonable price.  
The best speaker cables you’ve had
The 14 gauge wire from Home Depot but I've also owned Anti-cables and some Kimber ones. They all sound the same.   
Feel like I'm outta my mind....
GoldenEar Triton One.R or Two+ will get you there without the need for a sub. Pretty reasonably priced too.  
Could these be your next cable loom??...and price be damned.
Those are aimed directly at the people who have no issues with spending that kind of money on something like cables. The same kind of people who could drive a Bentley or Lamborghini and not lose any sleep if they crashed it. Funny thing is, they w... 
Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?
Not only is it possible, it happens.  
Premium Power Cable Survey: The Results Are IN
If it's based on listening when the person knew the brand and cost of the cable, (in other words, not objective) your survey is pointless. But if that's how you want to spend your time, so be it.  
Power Cable for CDP
The only thing you'll get is less money in your bank account and likely some reinforcement of your confirmation bias.   
Given an Onkyo Integra M 504 today. Worth keeping?
I'd say it's absolutely worth keeping, and using.  
Law Of Diminishing Returns?
For someone who's never had anything but a clock radio or boom box, an Acoustimass 5 system would probably sound sublime. For someone who is well off, a $30,000 amp may be the starting point. In other words, there is no magic dollar level where th...