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Boenicke Price List and availability
https://boenicke-audio.ch/USAFrederick Crane: Prana Distribution LLCDennis Yetikyel: parkavenueaudio (New York CityHope this helps. They are fantastic speakers that play much larger than they look. Very well constructed with high quality internals. 
Budget of components
The search function is your friend. We have covered this many times in the last 15 years. Having said that, I would suggest that you find a speaker that you LOVE and have found it to sound great within several different systems. This will help you... 
What is they best album out there for showing off the sound quality of your system.
Flim & the BB’s - TricycleMannheim Steamroller - Fresh Aire 7Diana Krall - Live in ParisJames Taylor - Hourglass  
Good Materials for Curtains
I would suggest buying the heaviest natural material offered in the width and length you require. In back of them on the same or on an additional rod have a slightly smaller pair of wool blankets with with slits cut into the top that will go on th... 
Heavy power cord
Based upon several ideas presented above I have decided that from now on all manufacturers of electronic components and power cord should incorporate a male “tab” on the IEC connection and power cord suppliers should have a corresponding female “t... 
Guitarist
Two of my fav’s for the Holidays https://youtu.be/hScXe3e5xXQand https://youtu.be/yvrJX313oj0. Enjoy! 
Heavy power cord
Don’t hesitate to improvise by making your own suspension device if needed. My cables are hidden from view behind a curtain. I ended up suspending several cables with 1” leather straps and heavy fishing line connected to the back side of the curta... 
The 5 stages of making a bad audio purchase
Put me in with the “wine guy’s “ but more typically bourbon or scotch 🥃. As long as the music is good and well recorded I have found myself pretty happy even on a modest system. (ie < $2500). System matching is critical.  Cheers!  
Turntable
@ASW, Where are you located?   
Are you buying the right interconnects ?
@oddiofyl, I had the experience with MIT interconnects long ago. Replaced with a mid level Monster cable (early 80’s), it was like night and day.  
Something For The Fuse Guys ...
Congratulations @jafreeman, your application has been approved. You got the job!👍 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
People hearing a difference between two or more services are most likely hearing a Difference in the delivery of the music from the service rather than any increases in actual fidelity of the source file. Same as when people hear differences betwe... 
Any of you own a classic Modern Stereo Console?
I have a early 1960’s Phillips console that my mom and dad kept in the living room. Sliding doors concealed the am/fm tuner and sliding turntable. All tube with 20watt speakers with tweed speaker grills. I have not upgraded the components yet. It ... 
I need some turntable guidance
Have you considered ClearAudio?I sent you a pm earlier. 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Verastarr Grand Illusion 8’ 20 amp from wall to amp.” “ 5’ to source (CD/SACD)”  “ Silver Reference 4’ to pre.Two more self made and designed 9awg Carol wire with Furutech Rhodium ends for turntable and Phono pre.p.s. all male ends are rhodium