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Uneven speaker cable lengths and cable termination
This is certainly worth our time to consider. Perhaps a blind test. Two speaker cables of equal or greater value compared to two of unequal length. Hmm. Is it happy hour. 75 feet is a little long. I don't think I have an out door extension cord th... 
Jolida JD9A or Dynavector P75 phono stage?
P75 
How to pack Cain Abby speakers
Yeh the bass comes off. They go mirrored in the same crate. All you need is some bubble wrap and I recommend some of that stretch wrap. Comes in a roll and Uhaul it has it. Use that to hold the bubbles in place. The bubbles protect the drive and b... 
Source for component cabinets?
There is a guy on audiogon that makes custom wood cabs. Can't remember his name. 
Has anyone ever cried listening to your system
Don't know how many of you have seen the movie the Red Violin. Very moving, Won't ruin the story but recommend you all rent it. I purchased the sound track and did shed a few tears listening to it. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
In my opinion the best way to get off is simply getting divorce. That is right. Just let you x wife have it, and wish her luck. No doubt her new boyfriend will pick up where you left off. It could be cheaper then staying married. 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
Although I am a dealer for Art Audio I would still recommend you take a listen to the Vinyl Reference Phono Preamp. You can google it to catch the reviews. A serious piece of audio equipment. I do apologize for being a dealer however, it is just t... 
Best CD
What qualities in your system are you trying to listen for. Bass, highs, sound stage, bass, more bass, tonal quality, speed, imaging, attach or decay. Did I miss anything? 
Wilson Benesch Torus and Thiel SS2 subwoofers
PhambleMy guess is the problem is not with the setting of the Torus but rather your Discovery's (how do you like them by the way). So much nicer to get the speakers away from the back and side walls. Is that possible or is that the reason you have... 
Tube-aholics Anonymous?
Oh sure. You guys can say you have found solid state amps that could possibly make you happy. You know in your heart of hearts that you could really have the sound you know you want. Only a few clicks away. I personally just gave up on solid state... 
How do you train your ears?
I have found it very helpful to listen to what other knowledgeable people say. People who have been in the hobby for a number of years. Have them go out to listen to systems with you either at dealers or other friends. You don't have to agree with... 
Selling Large Speakers - How to reduce shipping?
Try Bax Global. Put them on a pallet. Borrow a banding machine or just get some plastice banding and a few of the clips. You can do it yourself using a pliers instead of the banding tool. Uhaul sells that stretch plastic, about $6. per large roll ... 
Question for Capitole Mark II SE owners
There was a guy that was taking the ASL Hurricanes amplifiers and re-soldering them using good silver solder. His charge was the retail cost of the amps. Not a good value. I wouldn't thing it would be worth it in this case either. Lots of circuit ... 
Triode conversion for VTL Renaissance 80 monos
That might void the warrantee. 
what speakers to purchase
Be careful of speakers with large woofers that proclaim to go low in the bass. With hardwood floors they will probably couple with it to ruin the sound. British speakers might be good.