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What About Loom Theory?
Wouldn't it be any cable manufacturers interest to "promote" the "loom theory"? 
What About Loom Theory?
I'm not sure it's "loom theory" as much as "loom speculation" which hypothesizes that one can/will achieve better sound if all cables are from the same manufacturer.I'm sure you can get great sound that way but I know from experience that it can a... 
Any Steven Huntely clones???
Thought I saw a few names that Steve recommended when he quit the biz. Was it on his site? Can't remember. 
Best CONCERTS of 2012?
Pat Metheny and Unity Band in a small venue. 
Best alcohol for party?
Nouveau Beaujolais 
Looking for suggestions on good BNC cables
Oyaide DB510. Do not listen to it for at least a week, you will want to throw it away. Once it's "broken in" it's a great cable. Not in the "crazy" price range either. 
Off the beaten track music you love
I always liked Pearls Before Swine. Their best IMO was Balaklava. 
Made in America
I recently read an article that compared the federal governments income in the past to the present. A major portion of it was once generated by import duties and tariffs. This is now a minor source of income for the federal government.Now compare ... 
Made in America
In my post above I mentioned that most of my audio system is "American". BUT, I don't know how many of the constituent parts are "American". Just because a product is built here does not mean that it contains a significant percentage of "American"... 
Made in America
Just read an article on NPR. Most "American" car? Toyota Avalon, 85% of all parts made in USA or Canada and assembled in USA. Who woulda guessed? I would have thought a Buick or something like that. My Subaru was built in Indiana.My entire audio s... 
Berkeley Alhpa II or Wadia 27?
Get the Alpha DAC2. You will truly be amazed by the sonic improvement over the 27! IMO: The 27 isn't even close. 
Does anyone still miss the old Audiogon format?
"Does anyone still miss the old Audiogon format?"Are we allowed to say? 
Avett Brothers Fans/ The Carpenter?
I see there's another version of "I & Love & You" being released Nov 19. Does anyone know if it's a remaster or what the deal is? Thanks! 
am i done ?
Sing along to the Carpenters hit: "You've only just begun...." 
What, if any, component to upgrade? Advice?
My suggestion, do not buy anything without trying it in your system first. So only consider upgrades that you can demo or that have loaner programs. You don't want to get "stuck" with an upgrade that really isn't an upgrade.I also agree with Lloyd...