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How do you train your ears?
I agree with Sidssp. Probably the worse thing you can do is listen to most recorded music. That is the idea of what the recording engineer had in mind. Put that bias into a stereo system, many of which has different brands of players with their ma... 
Best cable for short monoblock runs?
There is no better cable than Anti-Cables. They are cheap, but simply get out of the way. 
NHT XD's well built?
I have NHT speakers for my Home Theater and ceiling speakers threw out the house for a number of years without issues. 
cartridge installation on Nottingham TT
Most people break the tonearm wires that attach to the cartridge by trying to install the tonearm wire clip on to the cartridge pins. It is very easy to slip, and rip off and destroy the wire a you push the wire onto the pins of the cartridge. It ... 
Cardas ICs are too warm for Tube amp
Try Anti-Cables...way cheaper and way better 
inexpensive preamp for Ayre V3 with Green Mountain
You really want an Ayre preamp. Don't go to a lesser unit..wait until your budget permits. 
Vandersteen 5a or Krell Lat-1's
..just a suggestion for Vandy 5A owners. I have switched out the stock power cords for Accrolink/Oyeida 046 cords. The increase in open-ness, and definition throughout the frequency spectrum (yes, the mids and highs too) can not be believed. The I... 
Vandersteen 5a or Krell Lat-1's
Vandersteen 
DIY speaker wire: does insulation matter?
I tried Anti-Cables twisted and not.... I untwisted them for a more open and effortless sound. 
VPI Scoutmaster with Super Platter
Everyone "hears" differently, however, I suspect you will hear the difference 
Which NORDOST Cables?
There is no right answer to any cable question. I have power cords made of Oyeida plugs and Accrolink cable. I was recommended to try Furutech F150's with the Accrolink. That got me 2 power cords but with different ends. I tried them on various co... 
Pioneer Elite vs. Pioneer "Standard" Kuro Plasmas
..just a note. I read that Pioneer is leaving the tv market. I would be wary of the brand now. 
Extremely high frequency being emitted. speakers?
..sounds like it was recorded that way because of the consistency and song specificity...it would not be your speakers. Take the CD to a friend's house and see if its still there 
Question for Rega Arm and Mint Tractor Owner
Printers can not print as exactly as you need for it to be. Get a Mint 
Scratch in 7b Aerial speaker
Professional touch up guys can make the scratch completely disappear.