simao

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Recommendation for a replacement speaker cable
@jackd Length is 8';   budget is $600 or below@jjss49  I had the Mapleshades up until about 2015 and I really enjoyed them. I can't remember why I sold them except maybe for the AZ Satoris? 
I love sad music
How could I forget? Bruce Springsteen's, "One Step Up, Two Steps Back". Seriously despondent 
How old are you?
@hobo. Well said.  
How old are you?
48. but only 17 years in this hobby. 
Looking for a speaker for my LM 845 Premium
The Wharfedale Elysians are beautiful speakers. 
If someone looked through you music (records, CDs, etc.) what would surprise them?
Hopefully nothing. That would mean they haven't pigeon-holed me into predictability.  
I love sad music
Judy Collins - "Send in the Clowns"Fairport Convention - "Who Knows Where the Time Goes"Harry Chapin - "Cat’s in the Cradle"10,000 Maniacs - "JezebelPhish - "Dirt"Seriously melancholy tunes @mikeydred - good call on that Sun Kil Moon album 
Tube integrated for Devore Super Nines
You might want to research the Pathos Logos Mk2 
What's your best 'Score'?
I think the Raven Blackhawk Mk3 that was just listed is, for the offered price, a heck of a score.  
My Oppo is a bit too bright
@eziggy   Thanks for the recommendations. I just bought a Line Magnetic 518ia. That might help ameliorate the brightness a bit. I'm running Acoustic Zen Tsunamis with the Oppo and my amp - they made a heck of a difference. Will look into replacing... 
The survival of the fittest.
How about Blue Circle? Gilbert Yeung built amazing components for years until he simply retired.  
What are you streaming tonight?
@16f4. How is that Brubeck outtakes album? I'm thinking about getting the vinyl 
What are you streaming tonight?
School of seven bells - Tidal 
My Oppo is a bit too bright
I got a good deal on a Silnote reference coaxial, which arrived yesterday and which I subsequently hooked up between the 2170 and the Oppo. It definitely improves the balance, but only when I ran the 2170 in bypass mode; that is, bypassing the roo... 
Name the most recent album that has shaped your musical world
@slaw I always hear about the mountain goats and I've never checked them out. Would you recommend them?