rja

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Improvement cd disc?
I second Zd542's opinion. 
Breaking of Furutech's AC connectors...??
I have FI-11 terminations on all my PC's and I stand by my assertion that those kind of break-in times are ridiculous(200-400 hrs). At least that is my experience. 
Looking for a skilled and well respected tube
You might check out Savage Audio in Shakopee. They're primarily guitar amps but I think they work on audio amps as well and have a good reputation. 
Breaking of Furutech's AC connectors...??
You can't discuss the connectors without mentioning the wire. How can you be sure the connectors are taking so long when it might be the wire? These things are mentioned as if they are independent of the rest of the chain. 
Breaking of Furutech's AC connectors...??
Raf,I don't think it takes very long, certainly not 150 hours. 
Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already???
I don't think the high-end is dying although it may be changing. IMO: There's as much great stuff available now as there ever was. 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
Rafael, forget the specs and listen.Tbg, cables too!I prefer listening to music and not all the other stuff but sometimes it has to be done (unfortunately). 
Do prefer a black or silver faceplate?
I've owned black and silver. Preferred black for many years but my latest purchases have been silver. One thing I don't like is mixed, some silver and some black. 
AudiogoN Inception Date?
I've been a member since 12/01/01 and I know Audiogon was around for a while before then. Don't know the exact date but 1998 sounds reasonable. Maybe someone knowledgeable will pipe in. 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
I definitely understand where Sabai is coming from with an all tube system and rhodium. My system is tube CDP(2-12AX7, 2-6922)w/volume control straight into a solid state amp with a combination of gold and rhodium outlets and connectors, all Furut... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Gentlemen, this thread is nearing 14 years old! Shall we bake a cake? 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
I'm not aware of any Furutech AC products in silver.You could try IeGO brand from: acoustic-fun.comThey sell solid silver and silver plated AC outlets and connectors.I have ordered from them, their products seem to be of good quality and they are ... 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
Most audiophools would probably agree that the terms cool, neutral and warm could be attributed to sound produced by audio systems but how you would/could measure it or quantify it I have absolutely no idea. I like your descriptor of "Sound Temper... 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
Sabai, Your statement doesn't surprise me as I'm sure this whole thing is very system dependent. In my system I hear very little difference but if I had it all to do over again I'd probably go the rhodium route because of the increased durability.... 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
I'm not sure Czarivey. For sure the whole subject is extremely subjective (no pun intended). As mentioned, I don't perceive much difference between rhodium and gold.The differences I described I attributed to the opinions of others (practicing to ...