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Zendo Cables by Mundorf?
Normally I'd say; "Oh boy, another cable?" but Mundorf has a good reputation so maybe worth a listen. Also, prices seem within reason. 
"Tell the industry what you want" postingboard
Pedrillo,This thread was about audio right? My post was an attempt at humor. If you found it lame I apologize. 
How to fix CD?
If we're talking scratches here, there are a few companies that polish the CD surface. Google "CD repair".Haven't tried this so can't make specific recommendations. 
"Tell the industry what you want" postingboard
"Tell the industry what you want"?"I want my money back"! 8^) 
Cheap Interconnects from Hong Kong
Intellectual property? Copyright laws? We don't need no stink'n laws.All I can say is: caveat emptor! 8^) 
Accustic Arts Tube Dac II or Berkley Alpha DAC
Does the Accustic Arts Dac II cost twice as much as the Berkeley? 
Oyaide, Hubble, FIM etc, any consensus on flavors?
Richard, Here's one, of many 8^), of the strange things about this hobby. I find the R1 anything but muddy, in fact I'd recommend it to someone who felt their system needed a bit of clarity. I'm in no way questioning your experience with the R1. T... 
Accustic Arts Tube Dac II or Berkley Alpha DAC
Murataltuev,Again, so many questions. Were you running redbook or hi-res into the Berkeley? What transport? What connection? What wire?Pre-amp or direct? etc. etc.I know the Berkeley is a fine unit but there are many variables that should be discl... 
Modern Jazz Pianist recommendation
Not exactly new but a must listen for jazz piano fans:Kenny Barron/Live At Bradley's 2002 
Modern Jazz Pianist recommendation
Here's a couple more to try:Taylor EigstiBrad Mehldau 
music hall 25.2 DAC mod
Could someone familiar with this DAC clarify one thing for me?My understanding is that the balanced output circuits on this unit are solid state and the single ended circuit goes through the tube. Is this correct? 
Your First Vinyl Album.
Beach Boys-It had a blue deuce coupe on the cover. 
Other than music, why are you an audiophile?
Some people like to fondle knobs! 8^) 
Oyaide, Hubble, FIM etc, any consensus on flavors?
A bit more info. Oyaides are brass with different platings as noted except R1 which is beryllium copper plated with palladium and platinum.Fim 880 pure copper, Fim 880(G) pure copper gold plated.Personally, I would not go with all R1s. I am using ... 
Accustic Arts Tube Dac II or Berkley Alpha DAC
When comparing the AA and Berkeley, were they both run through a preamp or was the Berkeley run direct to amp?