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Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
Popular opinion is that rhodium plating is neutral to cool while gold is slightly on the warmer side. I've installed rhodium and gold plated Furutech outlets as well as Furutech AC power cable terminations with both platings. If the described diff... 
Neotech cables
Yes, being able to choose both cable and terminations is a real attraction for me. It allows experimentation, plus you get a little more involved in the process. I could see where some might consider this a hassle but I've enjoyed it.BTW: My NES-3... 
Neotech cables
Using Neotech NES-3001 speaker cables in bi-wire configuation terminated with Furutech spades by Sonic Craft where I purchased the bulk cable. Very nice.Also Neotech NEP-3001, NEP-3002, NEP-3200 power cables all DIY with Furutech AC terminations. ... 
The Plangent Process playback system? Huh?
Read the audiophile review article, seems to make a lot of sense but as always the proof will be in the pudding. Learned a new term "judder", "the slower high frequency jitter of tape, as contrasted to clock jitter in digital".My question, if the ... 
The Plangent Process playback system? Huh?
Most of the songs on those early albums were great but the sound was pretty bad. Hopefully this "new" system will bring some sonic improvements. 
My New Large Advents
A lot of people had a lot of fun with those speakers! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Audiolabyrinth, You can find the 10M's but paying for them is another matter. $1000 or more for a pair is definitely getting up there especially if they're a little tired. 
My New Large Advents
Back in the day I had four of these stacked tweeter to tweeter. If I turned them up too loud they'd knock the needle out of the groove. They'll blow that foam apart if you're not careful. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Starting the night with The Jayhawks - Smile. Don't know where I'll end up. 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
I've owned both versions of the Alpha DAC. I preferred the DAC1 by a small margin over the DAC2 for it's slam factor. The DAC2 was bit kinder and gentler. At the DAC1's used price it could be considered a bargain. 
Best of current 12ax7?
Those EAT's cost as much as some very fine NOS tubes.1. Purchased Psvane 12ax7's.2. Purchased Sophia 12ax7's.3. Own a pair of Telefunken smooth long plate 12ax7's.I will try others. Thanks for suggestions so far. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Bare Trees -> Fleetwood Mac 
Rockwell: audiophile term "just like a pedophile"
What do pedophilia and audio have in common? Absolutely nothing! Pedophilia is a crime and should be. Audio is not related to pedophilia in any possible way except in Ken Rockwell's ridiculously stupid choice for an analogy. 
Greatest song titles..
Some titles by the Fugs come to mind. 
Reference 3A De Capo BE Review
Curious, has anyone heard the Nefes? Looks interesting.