richmos

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What other hobby...
GOLF 
Length of speaker cables
Try Morrow cable website. Good cables at a reasonable price. And I believe they have a sale going on. 
Analog or Digital and why?
I have a lot of CD's (3000+) and a lot of Vinyl (2000+) albums. Like them both and play them both...a lot. 
What do you think of this power cord?
I purchased some Pangea PC's and find that they are very stiff. They offered some improvement in SQ for me, but not dramatic. 
What do you think of this power cord?
@masi61. How flexible are Maze Audio PC's which you purchased? 
There's gold in them frequencies!
I listened to both of your samples - side by side. Don't know what you are talking about and hear no difference between the "on" and "off'. 
What have you been working on in 2020?
Sold my Bel Canto evo 200.2 amp. Sold my 2 Macintosh C-26 preamps. Purchased a new Audio Technica TT and upgraded cartridge. Replaced all the stock power cords with new Pangea cords and replaced interconnects and speaker cables with new from Morro... 
Need some turntable guidance
I'm not giving TT advice, but I also have Apogee Duettas. Hope you love them as much as I do. 
DIY "HiFi" cables - and why I don't trust BJC and the likes
Morrow cables at 45% off (current sale) is a great deal for made in USA cables. Got a pair of speaker cables and 2 sets of xlr interconnects for $500. 
Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
Eva Cassidy - from 180 g Songbird album - "Time is a Healer"Jacintha - SACD - Rose in Spanish Harlem. 
Choice of Phono Cartridges
Wow, lot's of information for me to sort through and research. Thanks for all the input.  I'm going to continue working in both directions - that is looking at a new TT or keeping the AT and replacing the cartridge. We'll see how the math works ou... 
Best CD player under $2000
I have a Marantz SA15s1 SACD/CD player. Paid $1100 for it a couple of years ago, used on Agon. Very good player with excellent reviews. You probably could get it for less today. 
Help regarding SACD/CD players
You can acquire a Marantz SA15se SACD player for around $1000. I too love CD's and SACD's and the Marantz I have plays both beautifully. 
Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer
That was the band Frank used for Overnight Sensation. Yes Ralph Humphreys on drums. I've got to say, though, I probably listen to Hot Rats the most. 
SACD
I am a fan of SACD. My suggestions are:Patricia Barber - CompanionRoxy Music - AvalonJennifer Warnes - The WellWeather Report - Heavy WeatherSomething Else - Cannonball Adderley