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could somebody help me out on the benefits of expensive phono and speaker cables?
drdeth, You are free to believe whatever you want to believe. The world is your oyster. 
Any Esbjorn Svensson fans?
I would have enjoyed an album or two from EST and Pat Metheny similar to ones he made with Brad Meldau.  
PMC vs. Salk Sound Speakers. Which is better?
In response to Norton’s post of 04/03/2013, better late than never:" Whether he’s a shill or not, I don’t know, but I have never heard any Salk speakers so can’t comment on them, PMC is another matter."I’m not sure exactly what you mean by a "shil... 
Suggestions for Solo Violin Recordings
Hilary Hahn and/or Rachel Podger, both terrific, fresh and exciting. AND, widely acclaimed. 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
100 years from now probably nothing will matter to any of us so what’s your point? This is here and now.No, you don’t have to be an audiophile to participate here but some experience/knowledge would be helpful don’tcha think?Please always remember... 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Thanks Vlad! 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Analog Devices per his netsite. 
Make Audiogon Great Ahem!
As for SPAM threads Audiogon is quite fast in deleting them. Thumbs up! 
Clear difference between Harbeth 30.2 & Super HL5 Plus?
Thanks both for your replies, very helpful. 
UiT cables?
I'm thinking about it Dave. 
Clear difference between Harbeth 30.2 & Super HL5 Plus?
Thanks geek! Appreciated. 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
1. I never suggested anyone should worry about it.2. I was merely attempting to provide a definition for the terms.3. I think we should all listen to gosta if we have any audio concerns.Could it be that many of us are listening through signal cabl... 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
XLR analog outputs are available as an option which I realize does not make it "balanced". 
Clear difference between Harbeth 30.2 & Super HL5 Plus?
Thanks Skip! These are the helpful responses I enjoy from dealers.FYI, I have not listened to them side by side. 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
Here’s my take on the OP’s question.Settling-in would generally mean that a broken-in cable needs a brief period in an audio system to settle-in before sounding optimal.If a cable has not had signal for a long period of time it may need a longer t...