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A fresh approach to cable analysis
This is a rather tiring controversy and I'm not really interested in "argument" with @gdaddy1. But for a thoughtful refutation, it's difficult to do better than "The Blind, the Double Blind, and the Not-So Blind" by John Atkinson.  
An Audio Amateur's question about McIntosh Audio
Ha-ha. I'm not going to waste my time arguing with AI. goodlistening64 Because the market was booming, the price per gram and overall spending varied drastically over the decade as supply chains exploded. This led to a number of untold audi... 
An Audio Amateur's question about McIntosh Audio
goodlistening64 ... McIntosh strikes many old men with awe ... I've seen people who've been awestruck - in museums and art galleries, in local music clubs, or watching a talented close-up magician on a street corner. But I've never seen an... 
An Audio Amateur's question about McIntosh Audio
goodlistening64 ... the demographics/audience of this site is predominantly composed of senior white men. So, McIntosh has a history here and a following that is awestruck by blue and green lighting. Really? You think McIntosh buyers are a... 
Qobuz still messed up
jetter No big deal to switch from the phone to my streamer, but would rather just have the streamer as the default vs my phone. Anyone have any suggestions?  Go into your router and assign your streamer a fixed IP address.   
Qobuz still messed up
tcutter  ... anybody know how to access DNS settings? Use a browser to login to your router.   
Qobuz still messed up
audphile1 What does playing with router settings accomplish when certain tracks not playing from Qobuz? As others have noted: DNS setting. Also, for those using Comcast ("Xfinity"), I recommend ditching all of its equipment in favor of buying ... 
Break In Question?
douglas_schroeder When I started in this hobby, I was precisely like most of you, self-assured, ready to debate anyone who disagreed. It sounds like you haven't changed. Given that you promote yourself as a writer @douglas_schroeder , her... 
Power Distributors: Shunyata Delta-X, AudioQuest Niagara 5000, and PS Audio PowerPlant 12
faustuss Voltage drop would never be a concern unless you want to go deaf! You're simply mistaken. I've surprised more than a few people with what a Fluke meter can show about AC power delivery, especially for those with second-rate electr... 
Power Distributors: Shunyata Delta-X, AudioQuest Niagara 5000, and PS Audio PowerPlant 12
faustuss Why the 20 amps when everything in your system is 15 amps, they'll never ever even come close to drawing the 15 amps anyway The larger gauge required for the higher amperage rating also offers the advantage of less voltage drop. T... 
Brands That Died
This AI silliness is becoming increasingly common. On another thread, there’s a user trying to enforce a forum rule and demands "a public admonishment of Doug and a lifetime ban without an apology." But the "rule" doesn’t exist outside of AI. It ... 
Brands That Died
"How this was made Altered or synthetic content"  
Break In Question?
audition__audio There are clear guidelines prohibiting "self promotion" in the rules regarding forum behavior. You're mistaken.Yes, AI agrees with your claim, but you'll not find any such prohibition in Audiogon's Terms Of Use or forum guideli... 
Lost Last Classix Rock Station
FM radio isn't what it used to be and classic rock is disappearing from it. You might try exploring the left end of the dial - sometimes there are surprises there. Otherwise, there's XM, which doesn't sound too bad when streaming.  
Have you ever thought it would be cool to have a stereo reviewer come to your house?
toddalin I asked the editor of Stereophile Magazine if they would like to review my low cost system ... They thought enough of it as to ask me to write an article for the magazine. When do you think your article will be published?