kirch

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Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Great question!! I've tried the expensive firehoses, multi-threaded, and the stuff from Home Depot - yes, the solid core - I think it's the 14 gauge. The solid core from the hardware store wasn't bad, but I much preferred the solid core Anti Cable... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
And 11 years later . . . !Recently upgraded to a new Benchmark DAC1. Amazing, especially for the $$. Anyway, I've tried three different cables to see if I hear a difference. Granted, none of them qualify as expensive - all were less than $75, but ... 
Tube Amp for Energy RC-10's
I have first hand experience with the Jolida 502b (but not with your speakers). Very nice. I think it's 50 wpc. Great sound and very affordable too. On the low end of your price range. 
Audiophile Record Labels
I second anything by ECM. Consitently top-notch recordings. Mapleshade,Chesky and some Telac as well! 
Von Schweikert VR2 vs. Totem Arro
I haven't had the pleasure of hearing the Arro's, but I do own the VR-2's. I upgraded to them from the Quad 22L, which I suspect have similar qualities to the Arros, but with a bit more bass. I find the VR-2's to be a bit more "grown up" for lack ... 
Audio Refinement Complete owners: please advise
Hey Stuart - If it's not too late - I'm using Paradigm Studio 20's, and they sound absolutely amazing with the Complete. Very easy to listen to, detailed without the fatigue. And yes, they do play quite loud. I've never turned it past 2 o'clock. A... 
XM now sounds worse
It's just my opinion, but I think it's all about compression and sample rate of what gets transmitted to the satellite. There is a huge difference in listening to the exact same recording on CD and then hearing it on either of the satellite servic...