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Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables
I have tried most of theses cables with decent results. However, the digital coax cable stood out, jaw dropping change in detail and sound stage over my other digital cables. I am still amazed it could make that much difference.   
Ethernet opinions
Blue Jeans makes a good Cat 6 cable, you would be okay using them. Given the distance, you might consider using fiber. It is cheap to do, the cables are thin and easy to hide, and you get optical isolation. My system, which had a 30 ft Blue Jeans ... 
Another "Best" amplifier Question.
I have Kef LS50's and have been on an amplification upgrade path since I have owned them. I originally had my vintage Nakamichi TA-3 driving them, but planned to upgrade. I tried a Rogue Sphinx v1, but it seemed a bit dry. Tried a Musical Fidelity... 
How To Keep Cat Off Stereo Equipment?
We have found that a couple of strips of packing tape, sticky side up, solves the problem very quickly. And it is entertaining to watch when the cat gets their paws stuck on the tape. Just make sure it is loose so they can bail out, and they will.   
has anyone tried chinese cables?
I have ordered from RM Digital Store which was recommended by someone. I have some of their Neardost power cords, interconnects and speaker wire. Excellent construction and seemingly quality components and wire. However, the power cords I ordered ... 
Internet radio
I agree, stations broadcasting at the same rate (320kbps) sound very different. I told one of the better sounding station owners that, I support, that his stream sounds particularly good. He said he has worked hard on that, though I do not know wh... 
Why do I need a switch?
@curiousjim It’s way to early decide anything, but without buying another $500 power supply, is there any decent LPS’s that have two or more 9 volt output connections that I can use on these network boxes? I used one of these from Solupeak on t... 
Yes, digital cables matter too
Thanks for sharing. I am in the research stage for a new digital cable and this is very helpful.   
Why do I need a switch?
@jjss49 to do this assessment correctly you should have a well filtered or linear power supply on the ’clean’ side (receiving end) fiber media converter... otherwise, the noisy power supply there puts the electrical hash right back in ... before ... 
Summer time is coming, touch your breakers!
Good tip, fortunately all my AC comes from Lake Superior.   
Simaudio 340 i hard to beat for the $$
If you already have a “good” soundstage, then the issue may not be the amp. Play around with speaker placement and angle. However, if you really want to try something new, the Coda CSIB is worth a look. It can definitely power your speakers and wi... 
How to test speaker cables by ChatGPT
@vonhelmholtz Ask it if Aliens have found intelligent life on Earth. I posed the question. It gave a long response about there being no proof to date that aliens have visited our planet or made contact. However the very first sentence was suffi... 
Seriously though, maybe the best tweak is exercise?
Without a doubt vigorous exercise releases good brain chemicals and opens the mind. Music always sounds really good when I’m done.   
Favorite genres for fun listening
I have become a big jazz fan purely because of the detail and depth I hear on my system. It’s just background music for me on anything else. I also have developed a liking for some electronica for the same reasons. Am I listening to the music or t... 
Digital coax cables
@gammamike Thanks for the Silnote suggestion, I will check them out.