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What comes after CD`s?
What comes after CD`s?Lp (again)Something high-rez like vinyl?! Maybe the new found resurgence in analog record buying will continue to bring improved turntables and phono stages.I personally do not see it as digital.Happy (high-rez) Listening! 
why do companies charge double for xlr cables?
More conductor,more cost,more price,no conspiracy, next question.Happy Listening! 
Speaker's efficiency, sensitivity and impedance
Audiokinesis Duke, Thank you for the first complete explanation of this commonly misleading conundrum, I’ve heard..Happy Listening! 
Bamboo isolation better than maple?
Emailists, all bamboo cutting boards I've seen are solid laminate of bamboo as they are either from China or state side folks promoting renewable resources. Bamboo grows in most any soil, grows fast, and is harder (and cheaper) than maple. I have ... 
Bamboo isolation better than maple?
Laminated bamboo, like say cutting board products are starting to show up in the U.S. market from China and bamboo is about 18% harder than maple in a lamination. I have no idea where that puts the resonant frequency yet it may have possibilities.... 
Dead Can Dance on SACD
Very nice... and I like the original 4AD vinyl as well. I have seen them live twice. Wow!Happy Listening! 
Aethetix IO Signature Question
Radrog,Is it a very musical phono stage?Why not let your ears decide. You may enjoy the journey as well as the destination. Cheap way out for conversation sake, "yes, it is very musical and very detailed and airy"Happy Listening! 
Balanced preamps with Atma-sphere MA-2's
Pubul57did you choose the Aesthetix Calypso over the MP-3 after comparing the two, or hear the Aesthetix, loved it, and decided to go with it?After hearing the Callisto head to head with the MP-2, then the Calypso, that said, these are the best of... 
Classic Audio Reproductions
First off, sorry you couldn't make it to the Audio Karma Fest '08 in the Detroit, Michigan area this weekend Ralph, I was so looking forward to meeting and speaking with you as were many of our local audiophile club members (South-east Michigan Au... 
Share your real knowledge on cartridge arm matchin
Gerrym5, I'm sorry. 
Share your real knowledge on cartridge arm matchin
I prefer just any old stick with a nail through it.Happy Listening! 
God, why did I try my first LP = upgrade
Ahhhh, another one has made it over from the dark side.Happy Listening! 
New Product......Intelligent Box
Again I feel for the continually encroached domain of the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, and the Easter Bunny.Happy Listening (I think)?! 
How to clean Stubborn Records
I once read somewhere about a guy who drained a can of tuna juice on his records and then let his cat lick them off!!! He reported excellent results when using tuna packed in spring water. ;^)Just having a little fun.Many old pressings are dynamic... 
Loricraft Record Cleaning
Loricraft is certainly a precision instrument. That said, could it be just a tad overkill? I guess we all have to make choices that result in our final out come... listening. My pockets just aren't that deep. I purchased a VPI 16.5 and it does a g...