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Soundtracks and Film scores, your favourites
Falcon and the Snowman 
Tekton Double Impacts
One question about the Freya someone mentioned earlier. Did you want a replacement for additional features or because of some sonic shortcomings? Thanks 
Tekton Double Impacts
Long thread, let me see if I have this all strait. 1. Tekton - Double Impact $30002. Tekton - Double Impact + upgrade package $33003. Tekton - Double Impact SE $6000 not yet availablePlease correct list if not accurate.Any idea of SE release date?... 
Current speaker threads are boring
"High end" is mostly about sound quality although many brands are as much about status. If you want the status it’s going to cost you. I have no one to impress so status doesn't matter much to me. 
EMM LABS DAC 2X v2
I own 2 CD transports and thousands of CDs so always interested in redbook sound quality from any DAC. 
Do female audiophiles exist
IMO: There may be a few but not many. 
Would "Sgt. Pepper's" be a better album if.....
Just listened to the new Pepper re-mix and I like it very much. 
Would "Sgt. Pepper's" be a better album if.....
Another vote for Within You Without You.IMO: An excellent song.The album wouldn't be the same without it. 
Let's discuss radio programs
Smokestack Lightnin if you're into blues. 
Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax
You get a lifetime warranty on every fuse. The lifetime of the fuse. 
Cable manufacturers?
Eggs Akley & the Vulture Demonesses! 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
I can’t believe this stupid thread has gotten the legs it has with its obviously taunting and derisive title probably authored by a troll. Please spare me! 
Anyone Using Crystals?
The mine field awaits! Gentlemen start your engines. 
Anyone Using Crystals?
Jond, if it's a crystal ball it will tell you how to use it.On a more serious note, I think there is something to this crystal subject. I believe I have a pair of ICs that have micro crystals in its outer cover. A few power distributors also conta... 
Reliable burn-in service for cables and outlets
To answer the OP, years ago there were a few independent services offering burn-in. I don’t think they exist anymore.Many dealers now have burn-in devices, I’d check with some of them.Or you could buy one.