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Kimber select speaker cable question
Yes it is, look for an arrow on the barrel - it will be located on the speaker end only. 
Replaced Kimber Kable Hero ICs with Kubala-Sosna
Would PBJ to Kubala be a big jump? 
Magnepan 20.1
Thanks guys! 
Magnepan 20.1
Wow, maybe not enough juice. I am driving Thiel 3.6's with ease in a large room. Are Maggies even more difficult?I think the only way to audition these with my amps is to haul these 100lb boulders to the store. 
Magnepan 20.1
No takers? Come on Maggie owners - help me out... 
Are you using anti-skating or not
Dan ed what is your point of lowering your VTF? I use some AS using the string and weight method so I have no idea how much, it's in about the middle, I have had no tracking problems and I believe I'm perfectly aligned - guess I should try without... 
Magnepan 20.1
Thanks guys, my room is large, 18 X 40 even though I only use 1 end it is an open space. 
Top 5 guitar jams
Clapton - Go back home/stephen stillsMick Taylor - time waits for no oneSRV - Walking the tightropeJimmy Page - In my time of DyingNeil Young - Love to Burn 
What should be under my speakers?
Sistrum stillpoints under my Thiel 3.6 into an oriental rug over a cement floor works very well for not a lot of money. 
What interconnects work best with Audio Research?
I'll get shot but try Kimber PBJ - cost next to nothing 
Cable to amp for Cj Premier 16
I would suggest Kimber Select 1021 - has characteristics of the 1011 but more neutral. After that the sky's the limit... 
Does using same brand cables improve performance?
Experimenting with cables will definitely be a well worn path as there are literally hundreds of options, especially when dealing with seperates. Some applications work better upstream while others work better between the preamp and amp. Mixing an... 
Did you ever take a step back
Great point Tvad and I have bought and sold a few items but mostly cables. Eweedhome, I do like the premier 14 and have used Mullards but not in a long time. They warm the midrange up but are still not as sweet sounding, what I would characterize ... 
Did you ever take a step back
The biggest problem I have with spending long dough is the inability to audition components in my room to really determine if can get long term enjoyment on my investment. I don't have anyone around me willing to loan components, not even cables a... 
Sumiko Blackbird Tracking Force please help
Don't be afraid to dive in there and experiment and hear the difference. I always ran by Blackbird at 2 grams and found it optimum.