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Taralabs cables
Me too calvinj  
Interconnect Choices
^^^akg_ca is exactly right, not much to add other that I have used AP IC’s and SC and they do offer great sound for the money.  They also have a compelling story with their hollow oval technology.  I have never heard the AQ. 
Interesting article
Interesting read!  Matthew Polk addressed this in the 80’s with SDA technology (Stereo Diminsion Array) quite effectively. 
New Preamp...New Cables???
^^^^what he said - save your money.  If you get a hankering for something more or different then spend some time with the Cable Company.  in the meantime, enjoy the tunes. 
Recap my ailing Forte 4a?
Get her fixed kebslew.  Great amp.   
Just Ordered New Speakers
John, not to pile on my friend!  You and I PM a lot and you know I retired exactly a year ago.  Can I afford it?  I think so but for my mental state of mind - absolutely.  I was not planning on retiring at 58 but the opportunity came around and I ... 
Ahhhh...breaking in a cartridge.
alpha_gt I will bet your cartridge does not have near the hours you think it does.  Jperry has a great idea, I do something similar - I just mark down everytime I put an album on and count it as 20 minutes - not scientific but close.  It took me a... 
Ahhhh...breaking in a cartridge.
Stringreen saidYou should recheck the setup parameters after the cartridge breaks in...the suspension will be in a different place.Great point and often overlooked.  I checked and adjusted mine at 50 hours and just checked again yesterday at 200 h... 
Solving the THIEL CS 5i's - vs- CS 7.2 Debate
Thieliste, my advice is to wait for the 7.2 if that is the speaker you truly want.  I own the CS6 and 3.6 and love both speakers.  While they are cut from the same sonic cloth I ultimately prefer the 3.6.  The CS6 is slightly more dynamic, able to... 
WORST Experience Ever in Dealing With Woodbridge Stereo NJ
Thanks for the heads-up.  Sounds like the transaction was a little bit of a gamble based on their rating.  No excuse however - good luck, hope you get it resolved. 
Warm Sounding Preamp Suggestions
Don't know your speakers but an older CJ PV10 will romanticize most any system. Also CJ classic or any legacy PV series but I believe you cannot get much warmer that the PV10.  Had one for years. 
Wilson Audio Sophia III Question/Help
I agree with Shandorne - I would definitely try that and even sitting closer to get a near field presentation.  It will minimize room effects, especially side wall reflections.  You will be surprised how much presence you will pick up. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Yawn... 
Thiel Owners
ThielisteDo any of you experienced a full Nagra system with Thiels ?Very interesting, I would love to hear that combo!  
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
Congrats on your new Superarm.   I am using a transfiguration proteus on my vector 4 arm on a 2200 signature.  Great performer, on my system it is completely balanced.  Digs deep with great clarity.   It is a great match to either my Allnic 3000 o...