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Shunyata Sigma V2 vs Synergistic Research Atmosphere level 3
I use a combination of higher level Shunyata and Synergistic power cords and to be honest, my old ears cannot tell the difference.  I followed the hype and spent the money just to find out if there was something I was missing by using less expensi... 
Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains.
Regarding formula, where did the vikings get their formula?  What on earth did babies consume prior to Similac? Take a guess.  OK here's the answer.  Cow's, milk, goat's milk and mother's milk.    
This cable game is making my head spin
"Silver is not a good metal choice for power cables. Use 14ga. or larger copper power cables." Purely a matter of opinion.  I run silver power cables in my system together with silver digital cables and interconnects. No complaints from me - very... 
Axpona 2022 what impressed you?
Agree on the Von Schweikert new Ulta 7's. Although rather diminutive in size compared to the other big boys, their price was not at $180,000 but they sounded fantastic. I stayed there for a long time. And who can fault the Estalon  flagship at $16... 
The Music at AXPONA 2022
I was speaking with an engineer for Von Schweikert and remarked that a lot of exhibitors (exclusive of Von Schweikert, Legacy and Estelon) tended to play the same genre of music - heavy with bass and beats.  He opined that the idea was to play the... 
Can a Amp be "timeless" and compete with todays amps?
An amp is an amp?  Julian Hirsch has been resurrected on this Easter Sunday!  
Sir Patrick goes with McIntosh
I loved 7 of 9 also but for no obvious reason. Did you notice the camera angles used to spotlight 7 in Discovery?  She also happened to be a good actress.  
OCD audio guy naming shady Audiogon dealers by name
Give us a hint - what city is he in?  
recommended speaker cables and interconnects
I use Synergystic Research digital cable and interconnects. But I use Nordost Tyr speaker cables because I came across an incredible deal on them for my 4-meter requirement.  I tend to mix and match  Shunyata and Synergistic Research in the power ... 
“House” Character of Popular $20-$30k Speakers
I'm a Focal fan myself.  I've had the Electra 1027's for 15 years and they sound great. I upgraded everything else in my system and now made the leap to Sopra 2's - 22K,paying with interest free credit cards. I auditioned the Kanta 2's but felt th... 
What is the Bu-ray plauyer that you are using?
Oppo 970; 93, 103, 203.  The 93 and 193 are in the garage for backup.  I wish I had sprung for the 205. It can now be had for $3,000 plus since Oppo unwisely discontinued their digital business. To anyone that owns the last 3 mentioned, there are ... 
Pink Floyd’s brand new song
OIder now but they never die. On my tombstone it will read 'Wish You Were Here"  
Power Cables and Wall Sockets
I moved into my house in the Phoenix area not that long ago.  I recently had an electrician over to install two  Furutech  outlets in the area where the prior owner had his stereo equipment.  To my pleasant surprise, the two outlets were 20 amp an... 
Intergrated Amp suggestions for B&W 805d4
+ 2 for the Ma352  
American Made Audio Products
American manufacturers don't have the monopoly on well made audio gear.  Several European companies make top-knotch stuff and their components are not farmed out to Asian companies.  Focal speakers are French and they make their own speakers from ...