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I think some cables are just a little too expensive.
ChrisminiYour job should you accept it is...finding out what is in these cables to justify the price! 
Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements?
I agree that cables now play a large role in the final sound. But..does this justify the prices of some cables, Do you get value for your money? I'm not so sure. Don't know if exposing the measurements will help our decisions. 
purchasing US made speakers
audiokinesis2....no problem with live conversation .Even though I am not the same age I’ve always had trouble listening to two conversations at once. It's not my ears it's my brain or mind or both.I'm with Lowrider57. Devore Orangutan looks and so... 
Guidance on Speaker Wire
Balanced cables to the amp seem the best solution.Could you build a false wall across the room to house the amps in and avoid unsightly wires etc?A  picture may help with the problem. 
Review: Dynaudio Confidence C1 Monitor
I always use a plastic bag (i think Dynaudio supplies one )to put the iron sand in )This seals it and minimises the risk of a grain getting into those pesky voice coils.ps great review.I knew where I stood from the begining 
Spikes or rubber feet.
Alternatively, if you are on the ground floor cut a speaker sized hole in the floor, pour concrete into the bare dirt(might be best to excavate a bit and frame it)and viola a perfect pad for your speaker to sit on. Wooden floors nearly always move. 
something is not right here and it's on purpose!!!
Another great marketing ploy was the 2volt output, so every one had to buy new preamps to accept the new medium. 
The Who's rock opera "TOMMY" Has there ever been a notable "VINYL REISSUE" ??
As long as its played loud it should be ok. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Time to get Listen Now out and maybe followed by a bit of Diamond Head 
Line conditioner...
I always use them to protect my equipment.If they improve the sound its a bonus. 
I'm Goin' Home
Depends where you live. Even discounting Ten Years After I'm Goin Home at Woodstock they were popular with albums such as Watt, Space in Time, Ssssh, and Cricklewood Green. There's a pretty decent comp The Chrysilis Years. Alvin Lee's always got m... 
If you had to pick a laptop or mini-PC, which one?
I always use external storage as I'm not sure if I lose sound quality or not with the USB cable. I always allow for extra storage as new items come into my collection and I continue ripping my cd collection.As a rule of thumb If you have 1 Terabyt... 
If you had to pick a laptop or mini-PC, which one?
I use a NUC. It's convenient but you really need some offboard hardware to handle the Digital side. I use an MF DAC and am ok with the sound. I use my Oppo to play the movies through which also sounds good. Streamers are great but I like the NUCs ... 
Sexy singer(s) and/or song(s)
Chrissy Amphlett RIP +1Janis Joplin RIP +1Natalie Merchant+1Julie London Yummy Yummy Yummy and Rachel Sweet  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT4XHkahBJ8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMlfEpp-u-g 
Speaker upgrade around 100k retail
I'm with those Goldmunds