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Clear Day vs Acoustic Zen
I use ClearDay double shotgun bi-wire.....couldn’t be more pleased.  Among the cables that were auditioned in my system...Cardas (many permutations) Nordost, Audioquest.Wireworld,Kimber ....and on and on... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
O-holter.....just reading the thread again.   I got rid of my SME V because it didn't have the ability to adjust for azimuth.  Sure you can shim the cartridge, but that is really unworkable.  When azimuth is set correctly, the soundstage widens, y... 
Repaired a broken coil wire on a Denon dl 103
..congrats....just wondering if the performance matches one that didn't have the surgery 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
in one word....nothing. 
Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable?
Remember Mr. Porsche.....its the whole system and how all those black boxes react to each other that will blow you away.  I've replaced one component with a more expensive - more highly regarded piece, and the result was less good than the origina... 
Cheater plug safety
safety is important....but also, using poor quality cheaters (all of them) brings grain and grunge into the system.  I use them only for detection of ground problems, but remove it after the test.  You should fix your ground problem, and use the o... 
which budget FM Tuner
,,just wondering.... Why would you want an fm tuner. I have one built into the surround sound Denon, but never use it. There is limiless music/news on Spotify, Pandora, internet radio, etc. with better sound. 
Class D Technology
CD's have become listenable....maybe some day so will Class D's 
Tinnitus remedy?
There is a program on some hearing aids that help. 
Power Cords Rule
In MY experience, the plugs are the most important part of the cable.  I used top of the line Furutech ends with great satisfaction.  Oyeida is also very good, but Furutech in MY system is best. 
An all Parasound system - Good idea?
I have long advocated having a single manufacture provide all the components...  You can be assured that they all work to their best.   
Selling?
Also, I would meet him at a place far from your home.  (Library, etc.) 
Inexpensive speaker cables
..another positive vote for Clear Day Cables 
Do they make a quiet great sounding phono pre amp??
Ayre.....I've never had a problem with mine, Great sound 
is it ok to leave a tube amp on without speakers connected
No