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Why are equipment racks so expensive?
...with prices: Single A/V Racks (audioadvisor.com) expandable, upgradeable 
Thiel Owners
@tomic601 , FWIW, NFB is getting a new, very different consideration thanks to Class D development. 
Thiel Owners
@fitter468, FYI, Alpha-Core sells replacement RC networks. I think they charge about $30. If I knew the appropriate values for caps and resistors, I wouldn't mind making my own with RCA plugs to use with my MI 3's under my speakers. 
Thiel Owners
@johnhh, Please note the following: Thiel CS1.5 Owner's Information (Page 5 of 6) | ManualsLib CAP-101 - Integrated Amplifier - Classé Audio Support (classeaudio.com) Classé CAP-100 integrated amplifier Measurements | Stereophile.com  The CS... 
Why are equipment racks so expensive?
Observing friends experience with Ikea racks deterred me from trying them for myself. I have no personal experience with these myself, but the prices seem reasonable.: Furniture > Audio Racks (pangeaaudio.com)  
HDMI ARC from Vizio M602i-B3 to Oppo 205?
@erik_squires Doh! I used the right connection on the TV but not on the Oppo. The labeling is a bit confusing, and it takes a split second to connect, but it works like a charm. 
Uber expensive repair at United Radio
I know first hand that quality audio equipment repair doesn’t come cheaply, but the price the OP got charged seems exorbitant.   
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
@tweak1 , Steve Hill a significant contributor is still at Straightwire. 
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
@whatjd , I know this thread is a bit dated, but Straightwire remains in business.Dunlavy Audio LabOppoThiel Audio 
Help choosing an power amplifier
As these drop below 4 Ohms I’d suggest something that is rated / measured between 60 and 240 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms, depending on your room and desired volume levels..  B & W’s typically work best with s.s. amps. That B & W purchase... 
Drivers and how to clean them: Notes from ScanSpeak
Excellent. Thank you.I would imagine using distilled water when dampening a cloth would be advantageous. 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
Sometime ago on Steve Guttenberg’s “Audiophiliac” vlog he had a prominent guest audiologist who catered to a clientele that were in the music industry, musicians, engineers, masters, etc. for custom IEM’s.  She had some interesting observations to... 
Arrows on cables.
No one has addressed tape loops and the inconsistent labeling that can accompany the inputs and outputs ;-). 
The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile
Prefer Stereophile for the measurements. Miss Holt. 
Arrows on cables.
From beginning to end.From source towards speakers.