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Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables
After so much raving about these cable I had to try it. So, I had the Silversmith for a time and was just not impressed. Way to anemic sounding for my tastes. I am using tube amps. Perhaps different equipment reacts differently with this silver ... 
Ether Regen and AfterDark Master Clock
To add to antigrunge2 comments:  I also have the After Dark power supply for my AfterDark clock EtherRegen combo. I would also like to add that running a fiber cable from the EtherRegen to the Streamer/Dac is/was as big of an upgrade. Both proc... 
Great song to test bass
"Not Fragile"- BTO SHM.ozzy 
Who Tried Power Conditioners Over The Years and No Longer Use Them Today, Any Why?
wrm57,I have 3 dedicated lines all with Furutech NCF outlets.The main one has a Niagara 7000 (with a Dragon power cord) which powers my Dac, Steamer and tube amps. The 2nd dedicated line has a Niagara 1200 which powers 2 subs and a few sundry piec... 
Blue Lights
Lumin X1 is in blue.ozzy 
Budget High Current Power Cords
danager,As I stated, power cables that are very stiff will sometimes take a herculean effort to get them to align with the wall outlet or component inlet.If you have never experienced this then you haven’t used really thick rigid power cables.ozzy 
Budget High Current Power Cords
hickamore,I have had 2 different brands that use plastic IEC/AC that have shattered under pressure due to stiffness and too much twisting. I guess if you are aware of the plastic, take special precaution, and it may not be an issue.ozzy 
Zavfino
I guess I was after the purest form of connection.ozzy 
Zavfino
grannyring,I just inserted the bare wire into the screwdowns in the Furutech. Funny, that you ask though. I have found that solid silver can slide out a little in the connection. It probably should have been soldered as well.ozzy 
Zavfino
emilian67,The 10 gauge silver wire that I used came from a supplier that provided documentation showing its .9999 certification. I then polished it, applied some Furutech Nano liquid, pushed the conductors through the best oversized teflon tubing ... 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
When I owned/used the PS Audio Direct Stream Dac it was set at 100 with balanced out to a Ayre KX-20-5 Preamp.ozzy 
That Other Audiophile Website
I never knew that Audiomart had a forum section or an auction section. Thanks for pointing it out.ozzy  
That Other Audiophile Website
I never knew that Audiomart had a forum section or an auction section. Thanks for pointing it out.ozzy 
Budget High Current Power Cords
Just be weary of power cords that are made too cheaply. They use plastic parts that break easily.ozzy 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
Detroit Michigan rock stations-WKNR Keener 13. And, CKLW I think from Windsor Canada.Keener played a lot of Bob Seger back then as he roamed the area. "Heavy Music"I also remember the Underdogs-"Loves Gone Bad" , MC5- "Kick Out The Jams", and the ...