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jimf42

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My first visit to AXPONA
The room with the Magnepan 3.7i (6K /pair) sounded excellent.  Also the Neat speakers at $5K pair and the Whammerdyne room. (speakers about $6K pair, tube amp a couple of thousand) 
Schiit not that Good?
But were they playing the same material so you could A/B? 
What exactly is colored sound?
All sound is colored sound; none is precisely the same as what was recorded. 
Underspent on speakers relative to overall system?
You have not underspent on speakers if you really like the speakers...that is all that matters. 
Best Budget RCA cables
A vote for Benchmark cables...right in your price range and very well made. 
Is anyone still using kimber 4pr?
I have some 40yr old Kimber..works fine. 
MMGs
I use two Bryston 3Bs to biamp my MGIIIa speakers...no power problem. They sound good, great soundstage. 
turntable mat : boston mat, audioquest sorbogel ma
I have an original AQ sorbothane mat (20yrs old)...it never leaves any residue on the vinyl and I use a clamp.  I understand the new formula may have issues. 
Whats playing on your system today?
AIX Records, Blu-Ray Audio : McEuen 
Denon DP-60L vs Technics 1200 MK III
I may be biased as I own a DP52F. It works great, sounds great and is reliable 
AXPONA 2017 Protocol
My friend always carries a CD at AXPONA with lossless recordings in case someone has a system he really wants to evaluate. 
coupling or decoupling of vinyl to/ from platter
I have used an audioquest silicone mat for years and a clamp. I think the combination works great 
Should high-end shops be "OBLIGATED" to advise about component matching for best sound?
They should not be obligated unless damage could occur through improper matching.  This is between the buyer and seller. 
I need a good Preamp
I like my Parasound Halo P5. 
Are You Sorbothane Experienced?
I have a sorbothane turntable mat...and I find it works well. I tried the feet a long time ago and can't say it was worth it and made it much harder to set up.