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Jumpers vs bi-wire
If you go to the Vandersteen website this issue is covered very well by Richard himself... 
Kubala-Sosna power cords?
I agree with Ptmsonsulting about the high cost of this stuff. Yes, there is the issue that power cords can act as tone controls, the right ones "allow" a purity and clarity to come through. I think of it as a copy machine....if the paper is pure w... 
Antiskating .... The last analog secret
It has been my experience that torture test records are usually damaged and worthless 
Acquiring an awesome system, but how?
I agree with above, however, I have found that there are expensive mistakes along the way. If you want to peruse this ofttimes elusive goal you have to just shrug your shoulders and move on. I have spent many thousands of dollars on stuff that ult... 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
John at Audio Connection 
Cardas Neutral Ref IC v Cross IC Sonic traits??
Audiofeil...you are right. What I am saying is that people should experiment and find the right cable for themselves. Even though Cardas is recommended by Ayre, I heard results in my system, that were poor at best. You know that I am a professiona... 
Power conditioner/protection question
Hi Magfan.... Evidently peace of mind is valuable to you. By all means use anything you like. I have never had any trouble with gear blowing up. I've had lots of stuff in the past 30 years or so. I maintain that I personally have never heard a pro... 
Power conditioner/protection question
I have never had an incident that would have been saved from a protector. I also never heard a conditioner that didn't make the sound worse in one way or another. Save your money 
Cardas Neutral Ref IC v Cross IC Sonic traits??
au contrare.... I hear Neutral Ref as the most neutral sounding of their cables....maybe that's why they named it Neutral Ref.... In my experience with Cardas, my system doesn't like any Cardas cable at all. 
Ayre power cord
I have an all Ayre system and the power cords that sound best to my ears are Oyaide 046 plugs on Accrolink cable. 
Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance?
Anti-Cable will surprise the heck out of you. 
Kubala-Sosna power cords?
Every cable sounds different in different systems. Although Muench's portrait "The Scream" is a masterpiece, I wouldn't want it in my house. 
Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas
Add my name to the well-wishers 
Home Theater or stick with 2 channel?
You need both in different rooms. 
b&w 685: heard 'em, liked 'em, but wondering
I suggest you take a listen to Vandersteen offerings