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    Cable Cookers - should I get one?

    I’ve read snippets of both sides for and against within other threads, but have come to no conclusion. So I’m opening up this thread on WBF with seasoned experienced members. For better sonics, I’m trying to answer: 1) Do I need a cable cooker? 2) if so, beyond the initial, should I also...
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    What are the best speakers you've ever heard ?

    Not sure how to separate the speakers from the electronics but the Gryphon Trident II Loudspeakers + Commander Pre + Apex Stereo amp sounded effortlessly great at the 2023 PAF.
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    Why no love for Focal?

    I do own Focal Clear headphones, am I now on the other side of the fence aka considered a Focal fan?
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Sooo, since July and after ~2500 posts are we nearer to the answer? :)
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    Coming Soon: High End Balanced Interconnect Shootout: Odin 2, Valhalla 2, AQ Dragon, Stealth Sakra V17LE, Ansuz D2 & more?

    If I move to a smaller room, would it shrink the *area* and thus the amount of work in moving the speakers with my aching back? :)
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    Network Acoustics - Tempus network switch

    I was thinking Swiss Digital Fuse Box for fuse replacement.
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    Network Acoustics - Tempus network switch

    Oh no, now I have to think about audiophile fuse upgrade also?
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    Coming Soon: High End Balanced Interconnect Shootout: Odin 2, Valhalla 2, AQ Dragon, Stealth Sakra V17LE, Ansuz D2 & more?

    Sooo, to save my lower back I have to change cables less often or get lighter speakers?
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    New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

    Hawaii- promised my triplets a trip for High School Graduation, but then Covid hit so they couldn’t walk graduation. Last summer 2022 finally took them to Oahu and Maui. I was shocked on that Waikiki is upscale now. We spent time looking for the best poke - much fresher in Hawaii. I’m glad...
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    Network Acoustics - Tempus network switch

    I’ve been wondering for awhile: SR seems to come out with their own unique tech. Since on WBF it’s been reported benefits from using multiple switches, I wondered what the change/benefit would be to add the SR switch to the NA Tempus switch? Perhaps there’s a different filtering scheme...
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    Network Acoustics - Tempus network switch

    @Jambo Many thanks. Sifting through these new audiophile switches was daunting. Along with NA switch I’ll get their Ethernet filter. Still deciding on the Ethernet cable. On a side note, Synergistic Research has a network router here that you place in between your home router and audio...
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    Why aren't coaxial speakers more popular?

    Allow me to clarify, “significantly” superior - perhaps I should have used “subjectively”. I meant that the pointsource 3d sonic advantage is not good enough motivate others to displace 3d soundstages of other designs. True the pointsource should sound better, but it isn’t enough to warrant change.
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    Why no love for Focal?

    Ha! I was the same for Wilsons. With all the positive reviews and the cutting edge tech, seems I “should” like it. I tried hard to like them at several dealers and audio shows but it just never resonated with me.
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    Why aren't coaxial speakers more popular?

    The OPs question seems to be point-source theoretically superior by coming from a single point vs subjective sonic speaker preferences. The vast majority of speakers use separate transducers- tweeters, midrange. Many speaker manufacturers use third party transducers like from ScanSpeak and...
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    Why do most audiophiles don't like active speakers ?

    Do powered subwoofers count?
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    Zellaton: The End of My Speaker Journey

    I’m in California and would love to audition Zellaton. Seems like NYC is closest to demo?
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    Why no love for Focal?

    +1 @JackD201 - simply a preference or lack thereof Personally, just like Wilsons, top end Focal speakers never resinated with me sonically or visually. I like Magico and YG. Ended up with a Vimberg
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    Mike Lavigne's new speakers

    Frankly I’m shocked- it’s like changing the foundation when the house is nearly finished.
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    Ethernet cables

    Network Acoustics muon Streaming Cable Synergistic Research Atmosphere X Reference JCAT Signature LAN I’m leaning towards the SR because a forum member demoed many and says it’s the best in his system
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    Albedo Silver Cable Demo

    @Audire - thanks for posting. Seems like Albedo Metamorphosis is somewhat a sonic bargain as it compares with much pricier cables. I was targeting a silver speaker cable like the AQ William Tell Silver or the Siltech Classic Legion 880, but the Albedo seems like a better choice.
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    Seeking articulate subwoofer advice

    I’ve read several complaints about JL Audio’s reliability - needing to send it in for a fix. I am a big fan of low maintenance/reliability and JL subwoofers make me nervous to purchase, otherwise JL would be my top choice.
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    Seeking articulate subwoofer advice

    Still debating, not urgent - bigger fish to fry - working on major remodeling including flooring, but am hesitant to move out 4months after packing 30yrs of stuff. We’re looking at piecemeal options. Also, I plan to move to a larger home within 3-5yrs, so after speaker set-up and room...
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    Seeking articulate subwoofer advice

    Thanks all for sharing your knowledge and experience. Very much appreciated.
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    Seeking articulate subwoofer advice

    I have the Vimberg Mino D speakers and the Constellation Inspiration Pre and Stereo electronics. My amp was reported lacking in bottom energy slam, luckily it’s not a major sonic issue for me. Adding a pair of powered subwoofers would: solve this slam problem, offer better bass extension, and...
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    Cable Burn-in Devices - Looking for Recommendations

    Great thread - answers the questions of the benefits and performance differences at different price points. Guess I’m getting the Audio Dharma. I was surprised that cable cooking is recommended beyond the initial cable break in, that the manufacturer recommends periodic reconditioning of...
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    Audiophile Fuses

    Putting together my first high-end analog+digital chain. Unexpected unplanned expenditures for noise reduction is driving me crazy. SR fuses then Quantum wallet emptying fuses. Furutech outlets then Quantum... Audiophile switches, linear power supplies, ethernet regenerators/filters, ionizer...
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    David Laboga Expression USB - reviews “significantly” beat all other top cables

    While researching for the best performance USB cables for my own system, I stumbled upon David Laboga Expression USB cables brand on this WBF thread: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/usb-cable-recommended.34421/page-5#post-813708 Further online professional reviews of DAVID LABOGA...
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    J.R. Boisclair / WAM Engineering Cartridge Analysis Service

    I’m also a big believer on getting the stylus aligned to the groove correctly regardless of cantilever or cart body position. If cartridges were assembled by computer, then I would expect close to perfect alignment of cantilever to body and stylus to cantilever. However, cartridges that are...
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    Which tonearm to practice on?

    Originally I was targeting a used 4point or a Reed 3P. Ended up with a new 4point because I wanted Kondo wiring. Feels financially foolish to purchase both. Then again, maybe this hobby’s spending is already a bit foolish. Quoted to my wife $60k all in for both analog+ digital, I’ve spent...
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    Which tonearm to practice on?

    Thanks all. I’ll get the SME3012R as it is within my budget…..whatever that is. It will also scratch my curiosity itch. Feeling both smart and dumb for my latest purchase of a Koetsu Coralstone-D: Smart because Coralstone seems to be the best sounding Koetsu stone cart, it’s being discontinued...

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