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Premium Power Cable Survey: The Results Are IN
I have no doubt that I would fail a blind listening test with A versus B power chords. Having said that, I did spend what I consider to be real money ($200-$300 per chord) to purchase entry-level "premium" power chords. They look good, and fit wel... 
Subwoofer - thoughts on Rythmic F12
I can attest that the F12 is pretty hard to beat, particularly if your emphasis is on music---it's tight, controlled, and has unlimited adjustability. Also, here's a tip---the instructions point out that the volume control does not dictate how lou... 
T+A Solitaire S 530 Magnetostatic Speakers
Just when I thought I had a nice setup!!!! That is one beautiful system you have. Enjoy.  
Absorption, Diffusion or a combination of it all?
According to the pro's pros, without a proper analysis of the room, you are guessing, and may make the acoustics worse.  
un-becoming an audiophile
Look at it this way. Our systems sound so good that we’re inclined to listen to music we may not even like that much, provided that it’s well-recorded and has interesting sound effects. We would never listen to this same music in the car. The trad... 
top ten things you learned about HiFi on Agon
I was out of the game for 30 years and Audiogon was a great place to get back up to speed. I basically put a system together based on the forums and it turned out better than I could have hoped for. One shame is that I was ignored by the first se... 
Small, Effective Subwoofers?
I have one Rythmik F12SE ($1,300) between my Revel F228be speakers and it has added a great floor to my system---tight, clean bass. Rythmik is known for making great subs for music.  
CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE
CEC TL5 is quiet as can be. The noise floor is on the floor. Nothing.  
What to listen for?
There was a Freudian slip in your 2nd to last sentence----You will hear all of the details in those tracks if you go with Revels.  
what cd player ?
I 2nd the Audiolab CDT6000. Amazing sound for $600 and it reads discs well. I haven't had a skip.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Genesis-Selling England By the Pound. Epic!!  
Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig?
Having recently gotten back into the game in a big way, with vinyl and digital, frankly I’m blown away with how good my cd collection sounds. A great DAC and a dedicated quality (CEC) cd transport really deliver. Vinyl has a bigger range of listen... 
What CDs to buy
When Sting left The Police, he'd already made a fortune, so his solo career not only features great musicians, but high quality recordings. They really shine on a good system----Nothing Like the Sun, Soul Cages, Ten Summoner's Tales, and Brand New...