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Tara Labs The One SC and Avalon Speaker
"07-06-13: Johnsonwucables cost more than speakers, reality check."I agree. When that happens, its time to buy new speakers. 
looking for cable recommendations
I used to have a pair of the MH-750. I thought they were very good as well. I like their IC's too.Williewonka,I see what you are saying. It definately makes sense. 
looking for cable recommendations
I'm just curious. What does Naim have to do with any of this? 
looking for cable recommendations
I should have mentioned in my 1st post that I have the same speakers and I have tried the cables I recommend and own 2 runs of CV-8. Also, its more important to use 2 separate runs than it is to get 1, more expensive pair. 
Looking for Mr. Big bear
Maybe he's hibernating. 
B&W 800 N & D Series - General Advice Needed
There are a couple of things you need to try before you do anything costly or very time consuming. The first thing is to get a screwdriver and check every single screw on all 3 pairs of speakers. They tend to loosen up over time. Its a real proble... 
looking for cable recommendations
Two separate runs of AQ Type 6 or 8. If you can afford it, two seperate runs of AQ CV 6 or CV 8 
B&W 800 N & D Series - General Advice Needed
Do you prefer the MAC or the Ayre? Also, what is it that you like about one over the other? 
Record companies provide downloads?
"Offer it in a mp3 type quickie and a lossless style so we can all be happy. They don't want pirating going on? Offer what we want instead! "That is an excellent point. There's really no reason to not have different quality downloads available and... 
Budget Cable Suggestions: 15 ft Runs 8,9 Gauge
Try a pair of AQ Type 6 or Type 8. Its a big step up from what you have now and your components are definately good enough so that you will hear the difference. Its a good match for the tweeter in your Mirage. Also, you shouldn't have to go anywhe... 
Ripping LPs to Hard Drive
If you can hear music and its not all distorted you do have a phono preamp somewhere (I'm sure you know this already). This probably isn't it, but I know some Technics TT's have their own built in phono preamp. If yours has one, connecting it to t... 
Cables more hype than value?
"Now if you need eye candy there are vendors everywhere sell that to ya and all kinds of snake oil available too."I think I found the problem. We are talking about audio cables here. You need to listen to them, not watch them. Try that and you'll ... 
Denon DP6000 crackling noise: Need Help
Just to be clear, the noise is coming from the motor itself and not through your speakers? 
Record companies provide downloads?
"07-04-13: AbucktwoeightyRecord companies are in the business of pressing vinyl for people that listen to music with a turntable. Analog."I don't think he meant that literally. 
Ripping LPs to Hard Drive
What is your cartridge and phono preamp?