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exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
Lulu's studio version of To Sir with Love is over the top 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
My Acer Racing 600 strand silver plated 12awg copper just arrived. Very nice wire. It will make awesome hook up wire, never mind for speaker cable. I have solid silver spades I made from a 99.999 1oz. flat bar. I'll make up some cables and report ... 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
Geoff, okay, that's all that matters. What you don't know won't hurt me. 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
Geoff, yes, you should have gotten the Oppo UDP205. :) 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
I just ordered some silicone jacket 600 strand silver plated copper 12awg from Acer Racing in Los Angeles. $46.00 for two 10' lengths of single lead, one black, one red. They also have 1000 strand 10awg pure copper. Adequate? I will report back. 
Most transparent power amp
Hey Ralph. Here's my chance to zero in now that you've chimed in. My experience has been that there's no free lunch. What is the compromise in implementing the ZEROs? It seems you would lose extension one way or another, no? 
Most transparent power amp
Nothing beats the speed of a good OTL. That's where transparency lives. You can always eq. 
Most transparent power amp
Hands down ultimate to date is the Acoustat DD Servo OTL. It happens to be tube but could just as well be ss. Eliminating the interface is the point. That's the game changer. 
Oppo UDP - 205
It doesn't matter what your current scenario is, it's entirely possible to realize a sq improvement with any upgrade. That it may still not be optimal overall is irrelevant. Does it sound better? 
Oppo UDP - 205
Willemj, you're either not serious, or don't know what you're talking about.dlcockrum, you need to get yourself a 205 
Oppo UDP - 205
Could be, not sure. 
Oppo UDP - 205
just go to diyaudio.com. On the digital forum, there will be a thread on the first page regarding the upgrades for the 205. It will be on the last page or near it. What are the other upgrades you mentioned? 
Oppo UDP - 205
As I mentioned, the oscon/Wima upgrade for the 205 dac will no doubt change it a little bit... 
Oppo UDP - 205
The oscon/Wima upgrade to the inboard dac may just bring it up to par:) 
Oppo UDP - 205
Hmm. That's alarming. Have they alluded to any remedy?