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Optical Audio Outputs. Is there audible differences or are they all the same?
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/opinions-universal-serial-bus-ind...see the comment by mansr especially 
Dick's / Dave's picks
Thoughts on that show?? 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
Marantz press release states that Champagne Gold will be available only during the Trumpocracy 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
I will repeat this xlnt advice for emphasis:"use half your budget for the speakers" 
High End Ethernet Cables ....Real Deal or Snake Oil
oh BTW - the re-send idea is a good one, but if adequate buffers are provided, it will cause no problems 
High End Ethernet Cables ....Real Deal or Snake Oil
Most audiophiles don't know anything about electronics or science in general and are willing victims of snake oil salesmen.I agree with : "Be your own judge and take the time to experiment, without letting the [yay- or] nay-sayers convince you fir... 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
I suggest a used solid state amp to drive your Vandersteen speakers.  They are fine speakers and you can buy now if in a hurry.for the amp, maybe a Hafler?I also like the Oppo player for this - lots of used ones as people upgrade.  You may be able... 
Warm Sounding Preamp Suggestions
CJ 
Transparent Refererce 75 ohm digital cable
what are you using to read the clock? 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
listen for themselves with their ears?or listen for themselves with their eyes? 
interconnects vs speaker cables vs power cords - which make the biggest difference?
the position in the chain is unimportantwhat matters is whether the thing behind the cable can be affected by a cable with complex impedance, the current and voltage level of the signal, etc.all of those point to speaker cables (kudos to the wag w... 
Audio research LS25 any opinions
I bumped this thread and wound up buying a LS25 MkII for $2500, which I like pretty well (the twist&hold knobs are not the most wonderful ergonomic experience).The sound is pretty good - how good I am not prepared to say without more extensiv... 
PSB Imagine T3 Floor‑Standing Speakers
open floor plan, so 600 to 1,000 sq. ft., depending on how you countSunfire amp; ARC LS-26MkII 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
does silver make the cable sound better?or just enhance your expectation bias? 
Kef/Revel bookshelf choice with amp selection help needed please
balanced, yestop 2 amp choices are goodput the $$$ into double drywall panels with dampening treatments in between and all the other good stuff - hard to tear it apart to upgrade later but trivial to sell an amp and replace years later