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Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?
Snap up a few of these!https://www.spec-corp.co.jp/e/  
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
The shinier and more reflective side is better for keeping warmth in and alien signals out. 
Anyone have any experience with CD transports? Particularly Jay’s Audio?
Some comments here.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/jay-s-audio-cdt-3-mk2-or-ps-audio-directstream-memory-player/post?highlight=jay%27s%2Btransport&postid=2080374#2080374  
If Cables Are Not Tone Controls...
@chayro You're absolutely right in your OP.@hilde45 I'm afraid your analogy doesn't work.  Audio systems wouldn't work without cables. So cables are a component, just like a turntable, an amp or a loudspeaker.  A closer though still imperfect anal... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I think Martin has recorded more Alkan than any other composer, so in my book that’s a feather in his cap. I noticed a Mompou disk that should be investigated. BTW, any strong Mompou recommendations?On the strength of her Schubert recital, I got B... 
recommendation for rca interconnect for deeper bass for dac to preamp
This whole "cables shouldn't be used as tone controls" argument is one of the most bogus in the whole of the audio world.A cable is a component, right?We select components based, in part, on whether their sonic profile is warm, neutral, cool, full... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Well, when the composer calls for hemidemisemiquavers, it's nice to have a pianist who can actually execute them both correctly and artistically. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Hamelin's splendid new disc of Listz/Thalberg opera transcriptions and fantasies. Listen to those fingers fly! 
KEF Reference 5 aftermarket plinths, base, or feet options?
https://soundocity.com/product-category/outriggers/ Something from the offerings shown here? 
Suggestions for New CD Player
Send it back.  Surely you're still within the return window.Burn-in, cables, etc. can make incremental improvements, but they won't change your fundamental reaction to the unit. 
What would you do?
I want to increase soundstage and curb a slight tendency for high end harshness.Acoustic treatment of the room would specifically address both of those desiderata. And I know that the room plays a big role but I can't make changes there.What do... 
Smart TV digital output to Powered Speakers
Did you post over here too:  AVS ForumYou might get more answers over there. 
What would you do?
Treat the room acoustically.  Look at GIK (though they have a long backlog at the moment) and other companies.  There are plenty of threads on this.  Searching GIK will take you to most of them. 
Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options
Likewise highly praised but even more outside the price limit.https://www.stereophile.com/content/lkv-veros-pwr-power-amplifier  
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
To say nothing of this website.https://chinaaudiostore.aliexpress.com/store/3005033 darTZeel anyone?