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MIT Oracle AC2-- anyone with experience?
Very interestink (by Schultz)danke. 
MIT Oracle AC2-- anyone with experience?
Understood Bo, of course yours were old-outdated. The new ones are very good. You shd try the new AC2-then you can comment-how's that. 
Loudspeaker dispersion-
I appreciate the summed output comments. However a 90/10 ratio is extreme. I hope some designer might "chime" in about this. (Are chimes directional?) 
Directional speaker wires, what and why.
Good morning Geoff. (Ok, I'll put my skirt back in the closet.)Tee-hee. You are mixing 'cable', 'multiple' and "single" strand "wire". Ok. I would still suggest asking the wire or fuse manufactures if and why their "wire" might be directional. I t... 
Directional speaker wires, what and why.
Ask the manufacturer of such. My take is "basic economic principles" will ultimately dictate what Manufacturers will advise; based on wanting to remain profitably in business! No suprise there.Cable directionality can be based an a number of facto... 
What music do you use to assess your system?
A well miked acoustic guitar trio can be revealing. Tones, dynamics, location. 3 distinct guitars, different strings, different styles. 
Power cord length?
I went for the 8 footer because it fit neatly in the box. 
Looking for advice on new CD player?
In the alternative; save up to the $2500 mark and pick up a used Alpha DAC. Sorry-A new CD player is not a good investment at this time, my alternatives are vastly superior investments in your sound quality. Cheers. 
Looking for advice on new CD player?
For $1500 t $2000-assuming you are not using isolation and conditioning now--spend that on, for example a used Equitech 1.5Q or used Hydra or a newer MIT Z Powerbar. Now you are guarateed a very worthwhile and permanent improvement to you sound. F... 
Order of importance of cables
"a chain is only as good as it's weakest link". It's probably safe to assume your ac power supply is poor-and since you haven't mentioned any I assume you have no power conditioning or isolation of digital. Without clean(er)ac power it's hard to e... 
the magic of power cords
You r right.. Power cords r magic--thank goodness .. 
Should I upgrade my Blu-ray player now?
Upgrade your power. That's simple and very basic. You cannot' get good sound from digital w/o isolation---that's not complicated--is it???? 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
When everyone gets that ac power conditioning is vital!. Until then "no one" can't evaluate. It's like dirty water. It can kill you----purified, you must have it. How simple. 
Oppo BDP-105 vs Mcintosh MVP-891
S1nn3r; what did u use for power conditioning. If nothing; your comments are not quite so valuable. 
Heartbleed
An interesting problem. I'm surprised at vulnerability at this level of so called super secure items.