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Kimber "house sound"
jimbones I had 3035's for a while which are silver and copper.  Never heard the 3033 but was always curious.  I found the 3035 slightly on the warm side of neutral.  They were not a great match between Mcintosh 501's and Thiels, for me anyway.I al... 
Curious How These Nordost Speaker Cables Do What They Do
John unfortunately is spot on! 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
+1 Jmcgrogan2 and hifiman5! John you are spot on with auditioning.  I compare your analogy to the TV industry.  There is a store video setting that you could never live with on a long term basis but on first view it looks incredible.I went down th... 
Favorite Dylan?
Slow Train excellent.  Mine was always Blood on the Tracks until Time Out of Mind.  That one is a treat from start to finish.   
Audio Research Ref 6 work with Jeff Rowland 725
That math is not the absolute rule for every combination.  Best to ask the manufacturer. 
Thiel Owners
Excellent news!  Long live Thiel thanks to Rob. What a great small business story and here's hoping he gets lots of business! 
Be Careful!
@uberwaltz thanks!  Fortunately I have back up amps so I am back in business!@tomcy6 I normally do just that but for some reason I got lazy. And paid! 
Be Careful!
@wolf_garcia will fish work? 
Anyone hear Robert Plant's new release, Carry Fire?
Haven't heard it but on some of his albums he has used T-Bone Burnett and the sound is as bdp24 describes. 
Be Careful!
Elizabeth, you are lucky.  I have always had a problem in my stereo room.  Some carpet and some hardwood floor.I guess I do need a portable humifier. 
Be Careful!
John,There is good repair shop near me I have used in the past.  They are certified for Mcintosh, professional equipment and other hifi brands.  I know you used to own a Classe CA series - there are about 30 capacitors in there!I had 2 different w... 
Be Careful!
I touched the faceplate on my preamp which shocked the Schitt digital out of me, sent a bang out of the right speaker and put the amp in protective shutdown.Something we as audiophiles deal with every winter.  This is a first for me.  I usually de... 
SYSTEM COMPLETE FINALLY!
Hope your right Calvinj.  I'm pulling for ya.  
Whats playing on your system today?
"stranded,,caught in the crossfire"...My favorite SRV album!Buddy Guy  "Skin Deep" 
Anybody watch the Grammys tonight?
Spice Girls reuniting!   Big news indeed!!!👌👌👌