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WHY CABLES MATTER!
The 3 primary things that affect cable sound are capacitance, inductance and skin affect followed by materials like; jacketing, connectors, solder.... Not every cable designer uses the same amount of each. Several years ago I was gifted WireWorld... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Yes: The Yes Album  
Whats playing on your system today?
Yes: The Yes Album  
RCA versus XLR interconnects
@jordi While it is true that a component with XLR inputs probably will not sound different when the component is not differentially balanced (but it is still a much better m/f connector, it absolutely does make a huge difference when the compone... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Neil Diamond: Up on the Roof  
New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade
I have owned MANY amps (both tube and SS, including 6+ class Ds over the decades. The LSA Voyager GaN 350 is a terrific amp at a very reasonable price MSRP ~ $3000. Infrequently, one will come up on the used market for ~ $1200, don't ask me why, b... 
New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade
Please refrain from calling the glass containers 'tubes'. Mis-stating that can be very confusing to people who don't know better. They are not tubes in the true sense of the word  
Marantz cd players
Enjoy the Music has a review on the Marantz CD 60; MSRP $999 https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0822/Marantz_CD60_Compact_Disc_CD_Player_Review.htm    
Preamp under $2,000 used
If you are lucky enough to find one Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which is essential to max performance  
what is the theory behind maple stands and racks?
For some 20+ years in the middle of my speakers, but set back, I had a vertical Solid steel vertical rack with first the supplied MDF shelving, then over time various thick wooden cutting boards (John Boos, etc), and a couple exotic shelves made w... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Vanilla Fudge CD  MoFi Mastered from the Original Master Tapes  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Vanilla Fudge CD  MoFi Mastered from the Original Master Tapes  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Stravinsky Reference Recordings HDCD Minnesota Orchestra Eiji Oue  
Whats playing on your system today?
Stravinsky Reference Recordings HDCD Minnesota Orchestra Eiji Oue  
What amp to use with Apogee Stage speakers
I recall reading that high wpc GaN amps work, but have no personal experience The LSA Voyager GaN 350 is worth checking out