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Suspended cables
Tried risers....made absolutely no difference. 
Seeking recommendations for DAC to amplifier balanced XLR cable
If the XLR cable is between differentially balanced components, there is very little difference between any balanced cable... they are all great 
Audio Furniture has its own sound!
everything affects the sound. 
Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
In the old days I lusted for Mac......now that I've heard their sound, I bypass. 
Speaker cable recommendations in my budget
..its a crap shoot.  All cables sound different depending on what they're connected to.  Get a dozen different brands on trial, and try them in your system. 
Accounting for slight hearing loss
Hearing lose is not only the reduction of highs....its also reduction in sensitivity to changes in amplitude at all frequencies.   Yes, hearing aids make it easier to hear, but they don't repair the loss.  Actually, removing the aids and listening... 
Suspended cables
Absolutely no difference...a waste of time 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
I had KLH....don't  remember the sound, but they bought me many hours of music discovery  
In-ceiling: Am I wasting my money?
I have ceiling speakers which bring quiet background music when I'm  doing something other than listening to music. 
i just want everyone to know..........
after a spike took out my Vandersteen amp, I got a whole house surge protector and never a problem.   I found in my system all power conditioners change the sound of the system, but always had trolls I eventually couldn't live with. 
Most Neutral Furutech Power Cable
In my experience, the plugs make the most difference by far.  Therefore, I use the very top (carbon fiber) Furutech plugs with Neotech wire...made the cable myself (very easy) never heard better. 
Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
Cydrone.....you're exactly correct 
MC cartridge loading: still baffled
too bad Michael has retired and went to Florida....I always enjoyed talking with him.  I'm using an Ortofon with Ayre, and after experimenting (a pain with most, but Ayre has those screw in connectors for resistors) I found 10K to sound better to ... 
Agostino Progression integrated amp
Funny what your dealer told you......I head from others who have heard it that it was bright.   ...don't know what speakers, and/or if it was the same dealer.  Let us know your thoughts after listening. 
Japan Trip - Looking For Shopping MC Cartridge Recommendations
I just came back from Japan and China....   Prices are high and you have no assurance that you get the real thing