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rodman99999,My components are where I want them to be. That being said, I don't know, what I don't know! Meaning I don't know if my cables are limiting the performance of my system. I thought my power cords were the weak link. So, I tried Shunyata... 
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nordicnorm,Thanks for the recommendation. My friend sent me a pair of Audioquest Niagara cables that I should have tomorrow. I'll post my thoughts in a few days. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
ctsooner,I own the Chord Dave and I’m not upset with you. I’ve own the PS Audio Directstream, Bricasti M1, and Jeff Rowland Aeris DAC. I’ll take the bass, mids, highs, and musicality of the Dave every time. I’m getting the Blu 2, which to my ears ... 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
I submit all any of us can do is recognize "awesome" to our own ears! That doesn't mean that our "ears" are absolute in determining what is "awesome" for someone else. The more "we" as audiophiles get that there are no absolutes in audio, only pre... 
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willemj,All of my interconnect cables are XLR. As far as snake oil, if you believe cables are snake oil, I support your opinion. My experience through listening in my own system, often using my wife or 12 year old son to discern any differences te... 
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auxinput,Thanks for your thoughtful response. Your comments are really spot on: "I'm wondering if the silver elements are working well in your system because the silver is compensating for the laid back ribbon tweeter. Maybe that's why you feel gr... 
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My 2-channel system: Monitor Audio PL 500 speakers, Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier, Jeff Rowland Corus preamp, Antipodes DS GT music server, Chord Dave DAC , JL Audio F112 V2. All inter-connect cables are Wireworld Platinum. Speaker cable is Wirewo... 
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I listen to contemporary Jazz...Boney James, David Sanborn, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Michael Franks, Jessy J. and many more.  
SVS PB-16 Sub
I had a pair of JL Audio F110 V2's with the JL Audio CR-1 Active Crossover. "For me and in my system", I prefer my system with my single JL Audio F112 V2 without external crossover over any sub I've owned. 
SVS PB-16 Sub
I had the SB15 and SB16.  
SVS PB-16 Sub
Yes for home theater, no for music. I've had several SVS subs and in my system, they just aren't musical subs. 
Torus power vs the competition
I have a Torus RM20, but have only compared it to the much less expensive Audioquest Niagara 1000 and Torus RM15.  The RM20 provides additional clarity and an ease to the music that can be easily heard.  
Dealers hijacking the discussions
I've talked to Audiotroy several times and I've asked him to recommend ways to improve my system. He didn't try to sell me speakers, an amp, or any major component. He recommended a couple modest tweaks. Some believe his opinions are based on what... 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
It doesn't bother me as long as they identify themselves as dealers. I understand they have potential financial gain, that's why I take what they say with a grain of salt. Some audiophiles push what they prefer and in some ways it isn't any differ... 
Looking for a reasonably priced good quality interconnect
Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7