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Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
I am sure "their" certain about the difference between "there" and "they’re".  And it's not a matter of grammar.  It's merely about spelling. I’m not sure of that at all.  
What did a good 10 MHz clock do for your Gustard R26?
I don’t understand why people buy external clocks. Well we’ll just add that to the already huge and growing pile. I sense yet another inane thread coming our way. 🤪🙄  
Audioquest or Nordost for speaker cable
I hate to add another option but Cerious Tech makes speaker cables that far exceed their price point.  @stevebohnii Just for some perspective, what else have you compared Cerious cables to and what differences/advantages did you find?  
Micromega M-100/150
I’ve read JPLAY works well for Qobuz.  MconnectHD also works but I don’t really recommend it as it seems to have connection issues and JPLAY apparently sounds better as well.  Hope this helps.  
Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
Sadly, many here are not even grounded in basic grammar, like the difference between their and there. Or base and bass, manufacture and manufacturer, Schiit and…  
Those rare albums that are great on first listen.
Just thought of a couple more from Joe Sample and Oscar Peterson.  Great music throughout and all well recorded… https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDzuMUMRugCqrpQSxMVGfoSjo5vXS0zaj&si=Y3zx5ErXma_s2qO_   https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7... 
How many monthly kilowatt hours, including hi-fi, do you use?
So all blue states are a lot pricier than any of red states factually. @czarivey No, not all blue states in terms of math. I’m not gonna post the numbers here because it’s not the place, but there are several rural blue states that are comparab... 
Audioquest or Nordost for speaker cable
Big +1 @ghdprentice Knowing what other equipment you have and what improvements/sound characteristics you’re looking for are pretty critical here.   
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords
I listened for awhile & I do like the sound so I'll keep it like this for awhile & play some records. Time will tell.  Looks like toe in is about the same, and since the speakers are closer together you might try a little less toe in es... 
How many monthly kilowatt hours, including hi-fi, do you use?
blue states are always more pricey. I figured I either need to "run for office" or become homeless, because being working taxpayer in blue states is definitely the worst. @czarivey Not to sideline or make this political, but that’s not complete... 
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords
Plus yours are too in line with the equipment cabinet between them which causes sound placement interference. @baylinor makes a great point here that I neglected to mention, and I agree the speakers can probably use at least another foot out fr... 
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords
My apologies — I initially said decrease toe in when pulling speakers out further and should’ve said increase, but obviously you’d decrease toe in as necessary when moving the speakers closer together that I think you should also play with.  My ba... 
Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation with Plinius Hautonga
Great! Love to hear your thoughts on the McCormack. I’ve got the same amp but frustratingly haven’t been able to listen to it since the mods due to equipment/personal issues but hope to soon.  Absolutely love your speakers BTW and really sad Verit... 
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords
I know it’s your room and tastes, but I agree with @zuesman that those speakers look like they’re begging to be another 6” - 12” or so into the room and maybe a little closer together as well (obviously you’d increase toe in a bit as well when pul... 
Tale of two turntables
I know I could just move the Apheta over to the Lenco, but I kind of want a nice cart on both turntables so I can hear them both at their best side to side. Why wouldn’t you just switch both cartridges and see what happens?  Sheesh.