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Acoustic Energy Aegis One Speakers.
those RS interconnects are 8mm, black, with little yellow and white rings on the end and come in a white package. If you try them, be very careful about mounting them on your amp. The connectors are very tight. 
Acoustic Energy Aegis One Speakers.
Im listening to a pair right now in my office system. Smooth, grain-free and a little rolled off. Definitely not bright. Didnt need much breaking in either. Id suggest losing the Monster ic and RS speaker cable. Dont need to spend a lot of money. ... 
Best female vocals on CD
Eva Cassidy. (I havent read all the entries above and dont know if anyone mentioned her). Try her Live at Blues Alley and Eva by Heart. Honorable mention: Mary Black (not the last 3 cds, go for her earlier stuff), Gilliam Welch (Revival mentioned ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
1. Barbara Keith, "Barbara Keith," Warner LP ca 1973 or so, now available on a Japanese cd through Amazon. Hearing her on Skip Weshner's radio show midnights, KFAC in Los Angeles and sponsored by local high end retailers turned me on to hifi. 2. E... 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
In the same vein as the last 2 posts, Halle Berry played Dorothy Dandridge in a made for tv movie. Someone else did the singing. Does that count? 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
Im not rich. But I have more than one music system, and my first (cost about $7500 total, retail list about $13k, including Harbeth Compact 7s that I bought new for half of their USA list price) gets me pretty close to the feeling that I'm in the ... 
Noisy AI Mod 3A?
J_k brings up a point I forgot to mention. Anything else plugged that's plugged into you electrical system could cause a problem. I forgot about that and when my speakers started humming and buzzing last night, couldn't figure it out until I unplu... 
Noisy AI Mod 3A?
Oh, I should have added shielded connectors with a WBT-like connector. The AI sockets or whatever you call them seem to be slightly smaller than standard, and sometimes I think a less than tight grip will cause a hum. 
Noisy AI Mod 3A?
Some of them, mine included,pick up vibration from their own transformer. You can play with its positioning, put something on it or under it, or send it back if its under warranty. I also had a ground hum problem. Three things have eliminated it. ... 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Lena Horne, without a doubt, oh wait a minute, Mary Wells was there too. This is a most interesting thread. Eva Cassidy might have had the most beautiful voice or been the best non-operatic singer (certainly one of my 2 or 3 favorites) and you cou... 
Weight Loss and MP-3
Bought a Nomad Jukebox for my wife. Sounds better than a portable cd player with anti-shock on, certainly good enough to enjoy while walking or jogging, but its heavier. The smaller Nomad II isnt as good, but still better than a portable cd with a...