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Snake oil of the year?
It is important to be clear that not all network switches are being made fun of, just this one (AQVOK Switch SE) when Linus Sebastian open up the box to investigate.  Linus employs 80 people in his company, and is hiring 14 more according to his j... 
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
The Klipsch RP-600M at less than $300, really punches above its weight.  You will need a pair of stands to make this one sing.   Used Klipsch RP-600M $289 in eBay    
Best vibration isolation for speakers on carpet?
I use Townshend Podiums.  
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
Necessity is the mother of inventions?   https://www.stereophile.com/content/super-economical-cable-lifter    
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
OMG, I found a really cheap cable lifter, but it does have a few cons, however, it is kids approved!    https://smile.amazon.com/Pieces-Unfinished-Students-Activities-Woodworking/dp/B094NPTZJG/ref=sr_1_97_sspa  
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
cam use this to hold the tubes :D https://smile.amazon.com/Drawing-Manikin-Articulated-Mannequin-Flexible/dp/B0783NSNNW/ref=sr_1_2  
Ali Baba
Buyer beware, but generally, if it is too good to be true, it is.  You will not get a close facsimile of a $4K product with a $10 copy.  As @loomisjohnson said, there are 3 types of counterfeit products, this I believe this is true.  I have heard... 
Ali Baba
They are counterfeit, but I am not sure if all of them are junk.  Looking at this one currently:   https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001327406913.html    
Power Conditioning on the Cheap
Regarding wire gauge, the gauge should be paired with amps.  Your electrician will know.  If your wire is already at 14 gauge for 15amps, and if you want to save some money and stick to that wire. Or you can upgrade to 20amps if you think you are ... 
Maggie 1.7i's lack detail. Ideas?
Demo some brighter cable?  Silver cable.    
A Suggestion Regarding Removal Of Posts
I keep on hearing Audiogon used to be a very good site.  The current moderator may be a despot?  I posted this below, got removed.  It was not spam, abusive, explicit, nor does it contain profanity.  Could not figure it out.  Can't even freaking a... 
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
If you want a brighter cable, this could be an option, $40 - $50 for 5ft pair. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003595877080.html (Spades) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003695409218.html (Banana lock)      
Bob Carver Going Direct.
@jasonbourne52 You think Bob is just cashing out?  
Chinese Cables that sound good
@artemus_5  Amazon is one of them, yikes.  I am not sure if an average person is going to stop using Amazon services.  Their logistics & IT infrastructure envelops practically much of our daily lives.  
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
I think there is a product that everyone is comfortable with at their price & means.  Mostly likely there will be a difference, but it's a difference you won't be able to tell unless you A B compare it.  If so, trying to find out the differenc...