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How long do good speakers last?
I have JBL Control 10 that I have been running for 28 years now and there is nothing different about them since day I got them home 
Streamer vs. new mac mini for 2 channel system
I just installed https://www.schiit.com/products/modius DAC between my Mini and pre amp, now I have fully balanced system and result is stunning ! At these moment I don't see reason spending big $$ on streamer that might sound better but if it doe... 
What's the best plating material for interconnects plugs ?
choice is clear, silver it is ! thank you all for fantastic write ups and all of you help ! 
What's the best plating material for interconnects plugs ?
I'm on rhodium clamped and monster cables, I have a lot of details but my new preamp is totally balanced now so I was wondering if I could improve sound by changing wires  
Need advise on preamp.
I'm just gonna plug in my Nak CA5 and see what will happen, I'll report back after weekend  
JBL 4367 shoutiness remedies?
Don’t blame the speakers. They produce what ever your gear is capable of. It took me 11 amps to  test before I was happy with the sound. At the end pair of the Thresholds S500 what did the trick and than I realize that preamp does make big differe... 
Bookshelf speakers for near-field (desktop) use
I’m using Alessis Monitor One for my desktop setup.  Classe SSP25 pre and Classe 25 amp. Whole setup cost me $1550 total. Sounds amazing.  
Threshold verse Pass Labs how can I justify significant price difference
I think I'll stay with my current amps after all of the input you guys give me. 
Threshold verse Pass Labs how can I justify significant price difference
So another words there is big difference between say S500 and 250.5? 
Threshold verse Pass Labs how can I justify significant price difference
Valid point and all opinions lead me to conclusion to stop improving my setup and start enjoying it.  All doe I always wanted FAT 10 both panels so I just might get it and see if on pre amp stage I could improve situation  
Threshold verse Pass Labs how can I justify significant price difference
Well the blue glow was one of the issues I have with the look of Pass  
Threshold verse Pass Labs how can I justify significant price difference
So as far as I can see, I should live alone my setup.the only reason I would even look at 350.5 is  its looks and appearance.  And since there is no significant difference between S series and Pass X series there is no point for me to spend money.... 
This question is aimed to TRUE Elec Engineers, not fuse or wire directionality believers.
crydom D2450 it has 50A at 240V and yes when control voltage drops below 3V it will disconnect.Control voltage between 3-32V 
This question is aimed to TRUE Elec Engineers, not fuse or wire directionality believers.
I did that with 25 amps ssr and it works great. No sound changes at all