randy-11

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Quack System Upgrades
noQuantum Tunneling was recently demonstrated in semi-conductor devices beyond just diodes 
Burn in time for a new CD transport?
should be zero - but just set it to repeat play and let it run a few days if you wantcables should make no difference, and a blind test will show that 
Hardware Options for Streaming Music From Internet via Pandora, Tidal, etc.
Apple TV-3 mine was $40 refurbed from Apple with a warrantybut I don't use the services you list, so check on that 
NAD C 162/ 272 or Yamaha CX2/MX 2 ??
no, but both manfs. make high quality gearcan you listen to them in a blind test?  or at all?if not, then buy based on control functionality or price 
Dielectric grease on connection ends
oh yeh - cables should have gold plated terminalsother than that, buy the cheapest with quality copper in them 
Dielectric grease on connection ends
also used  to prevent corrosion - very common on carsa good product for audio connections is ProGold in a small bottle - mine says G100L on it and it is made by an industry leader, Caigmy bottle has lasted many years so may not have the current la... 
Quack System Upgrades
Quantum Tunneling sounds like a tweak but is real... 
Audio research LS25 any opinions
bump for more recent opinions... 
Best tube preamp ever
bump for top line stages with a full function remote(and a Balance knob too!) 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
There are cables that will change your life -- they are made by Confirmation Bias Cable Co. and they are the absolute best cables. 
Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers
Well, that's what I'm afraid of... 
Need recommendation for a CD player
look where? 
Wrapping Up 2016
You missed the "Predator" Audiopile Speakers from the Drumpfk Symphonic Bombast Corp. 
Quack System Upgrades
funny?  like a badly balanced motor that sounds like potato, potato?or some other kind of funny? 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
I don’t understand nonoise’s comment - the OP stated that "It’s a blind test..."