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Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin Else"... Mono?
Hifiharv, What a coincidence, I have been enjoying Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin Else" too. I could listen to "Autumn Leaves" over and over. My version is in separated sound which I like. 
directional cables?
Tbromgard, Aren't you glad you asked? 
directional cables?
Herman, Did I read that right? Did you really say you apologize? 
What's your best audio "find"
Hi Al, I thought my pair of 9s sounded good though I didn't listen to them very much. I was always afraid something might go wrong with one of the amps or they might accidently become damaged. I sold my 9s for four times what I paid, but of course... 
moscode 600 " the newest mods"
George Kaye has been modifying the Moscode 300 and 600 amplifiers for almost 20 years. If you like the rich full bodied sound of your amp you may not like the mod. I always find it intersting when audiophiles have their equipment modified and shor... 
What's your best audio "find"
A mint pair of Marantz Model 9s with original boxes, manual and performance cards for $2500. 
directional cables?
Nsgarch, Whether an interconnect is shielded or not once the cable is installed in a system the cable will break-in to the direction in which it is installed. If there is no way of distinguishing a direction you may find yourself breaking in cable... 
directional cables?
Jea48, I know the story behind the Kimber Cable you mentioned. There was a screw up during manufacture of that cable and they went with it due to expense. When other companies had an error like that they blew the cables out through their dealers o... 
directional cables?
Jea48, Even though there is no audible difference, I usually recommend that customers hook up the cables so that the signal flows the same direction as the printing. - BrianThis has been recommended by cable manufacturers because the cables break-... 
directional cables?
Herman, Then let's see your facts about arrows and cable orientation because every cable I have had experience with in the last couple of decades uses this standard. Maybe you found some fly by night cable company working out of their garage that ... 
4 Ohm Load
I used to own a pair of JBL L300s and I'm still kicking myself for selling them. Now that speaker would work fine with your SX-636. 
Why aren't new vacuum tubes as good as old ones?
It is my understanding the materials have a lot to do with it, but I believe there is an art to manufacturing tubes and even though the same equipment is used there are different people involved in the manufacturing process. 
Klipschorn Imaging
Blueacara, I find it hard to believe your Onkyo receive has a high noise floor and sounds brittle. What is your source and cables? 
Preamp for Quad 303 with Ls3/5a or Rega Elicit?
Csacred, The answer to your question is no, the Quad 303 is not easy to match with non-Quad preamps. The Quad 33 is the match for your amp, but you might try the Quad 34 preamp or possibly the Quad 66. 
directional cables?
Tbromgard, The arrows point in the direction the signal is flowing. In other words, the arrow should point away from the CD player and toward your integrated amp.