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Triode Wire Labs
I've gone through a lot of cables over the years. For the last couple of years I've settled on 2 pairs (1m & 1.5m) of balanced Triode Labs cables, plus a balanced (1.5m) digital cable. I'm not feeling the need to look further. As always in ... 
Cable Break In for the Naysayers
I have found that some cables break in quickly while others need extended time.  
"Hardly Used / Less than 100 Hours / Took out for pics only"????
Another one I like is "like new". I've fallen for this a few times when buying used CDs on ebay. My "like new" must be quite different from many sellers definition of the term.    
How good is good enough?
Isn't this a question every audio crazy has to answer for himself?  
Acoustically Treating a Bomb Shelter
Thread title reminded me of a song on Donald Fagen’s album The Nightfly. If anyone has this album check out the lyrics to the song "New Frontier". Romance in a fallout shelter plus Spandex jackets for everyone.  
Audiophilia: Is it the pursuit of audio excellence or just a desire to tinker.
Tinkering is kind of fun but I don't have the electrical knowledge or experience to do it seriously.  
CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake?
I must add, I've owned a CEC transport* for years and have had no problems. * legally imported  
CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake?
1. No warranty 2. Wrong voltage 3. No service USA  
XLR cables for a reasonable price?
What do you consider "reasonable"?  
Bricasti M3 vrs Meitner MA3
I’ve owned both DACs as well and preferred the Meitner in my system. A kinder gentler system could benefit from the Bricasti while an edgier or brighter system might go better with the Meitner. As always YMMV.  
Aesthetix Romulus, still competitive?
+1 jl35  
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
The Audio Note UK transports are worth a look although a bit pricey. I would consider the TEAC but the limited number of digital outputs put a stop to that. I appreciate TEAC CD transport mechanisms. Good looking unit too and with more outputs I ... 
Meitner MA3 vs Bricasti M3?
ddafoe, Very interested in your opinion on the Weiss 205.  
Meitner MA3 vs Bricasti M3?
Right! This was in my system, in my room at a specific time. As always, everything is subject to change.  
Advice needed with Tube Power Amps
I would take a serious look the Qualiton P200 power amp or X200 integrated.