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Single speaker wire on bi-posts with jumpers...??
The cross-wire configuration described by S7horton, is also promoted by Australian cable manufacturer Eichmann. 
What is the best Frank Sinatra CD?
"Songs for Swingin' Lovers" (MFSL UltraDisc 24 Kt. Gold CD) 
Best Gene Pitney collection...sonically?.....
Gene Pitney trivia: The Crystals biggest hit "He’s a Rebel" was written by Pitney and produced by Phil Spector. Although she was not a Crystals member, Darlene Love actually sang the lead vocal on the recording. Bobby Vee's worldwide hit "Rubber B... 
Sonic Link Black Rhodium IC
I forgot to also mention that the Sonic Link Black Rhodium is unshielded. The current Black Rhodium Oratorio is the same but with a thick silver-plated braided screen for the return and using Eichmann bullet plugs in place of the rhodium plated RC... 
Sonic Link Black Rhodium IC
Sonic Link Black Rhodium is a very high quality cable using rhodium plated molybdenum wire to carry the signal. 
Looking for a romantic sounding monitor
Trianglezerius, have you tried Roksan RokOne monitors with your Roksan Caspian Integrated amp? Roksan used to demonstrate them together at shows. The RokOne's were built by Spendor and according to Roksan's specifications. Retailed for $1000, but ... 
Regarding Magnepan MMG speakers
Onemug, Tpsonic and Rkeman, thanks! Will take your advice about moving them out for serious listening. Seems you all do agree that amp would be OK with MMG's. BTW, I will not be adding a subwoofer. Incidentally, for a comparison, what's your opini... 
Cats and audiophiles
"In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat." ~ Warren Eckstein"There's no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat." ~ Wesley Bates "I've met many thinkers and many cats, but the wisdom of cats ... 
Cats and audiophiles
"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."   Albert Schweitzer"In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats."   English proverb "Cats are smarter than dogs, you can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.""Thousa... 
Warm interconnects recommendation
You can also check with the manufacturer of your Zu Oxyfuels in regards to their other interconnects such as the Zu Gede. 
RIP Paul Hester of Split Enz, Crowded House
My wife and I are big fans of Crowded House and The Finn Brothers. Crowded House's album "Woodface" featured songs written by Neil and Tim Finn, it also included Paul Hester's own romantic song "Italian Plastic".LYRICSI bring you plates from RomeY... 
Recommendations for flexible speaker cable
Supra Ply 3.4 is very flexible and retails around $200 for a 10ft factory terminated pair. 
Discs you play again and again
The 1975 Phil Spector and Dion collaboration "Born To Be With You" and Dion's 1976 "Streetheart". Both these albums are available on one UK import CD. Also, Dion's 1993 "Rock n' Roll Christmas" CD has been getting heavy rotation this week. Lou Ree... 
Spades/Bananas/bare wire?
I also have used Nordost Z-Plugs and BFA bananas and prefer them over standard bananas.I have heard that the Eichmann Bayonet Plug is suppose to be the best banana plug available. Any opinions or comments from people having experience with these p... 
Special digital cable needed?
I asked Frank Van Alstine if a 75-ohm digital cable was needed to connect from the digital out on a CD or DVD player to the digital in on a OmegaStar DAC. He said "All you need is any old shielded cable with RCA plugs on both ends. The cable imped...