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My Experience with Dave from Audio Doctor NJ
Wow!In this overly negative world we seem to live in I'm really happy to hear a good report about someone! Makes me want to check out their shop,Thank you! JD 
Oppo UDP-205 MQA Confusion
Bummer.I'll see if I get a live person on Monday. Maybe I'll get lucky.JD 
Review: Acoustat Model 2 Speaker
I still have my Model X's. The servo's are out getting some basic mods and a couple of upgrades.  Can't wait to get them back to hopefully hear the improvements. I might even try replacing the power cords. ;)JD 
Oppo UDP-205 MQA Confusion
So where can I get a 205 for $1299???  I didn't know Oppo was going to stop producing them. I hope I didn't get caught with my pants down.ThanksJD 
FYI New Audio Research (ARC) Trade-In Program
I got the email to,I wonder what they'd give me on a SP9 MKii and a EC-2 crossover?LOLJD 
Integrated tube amplifier for large speakers
mamifero,Why not get the set of speakers first, and see if you even need a different amp. As far as the 15' ceiling,  that's  tough.  I have a vaulted ceiling that's about 15', and after trying for years to "get it right" and pissing off my wife... 
CDs Vs LPs
There's something to be said for both.  Symphony, where you listen to hear each instrument, I definitely prefer vinyl.  But if I  want to hear tracks from  multiple artists, I do CD or CD lossless off my desktop. I've ripped a few vinyl albums, an... 
Has anyone tried the Audience Forte F3 power cord?
This is the only thing I've found, and it's on their page.http://audience-av.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/powerChord_review_fortef3_red_leaf_040618.pdfJD 
Bi Wiring for speakers question
Kalali, Is this the link you suggested?https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/blog/2016/06/08/bi-wiring-speakers-exploration-benefits/Interesting read, but other than not using the gold plated steel connectors that came with the speakers (From other article... 
Bi Wiring for speakers question
Thanks hifiman5,I have some good 12 guage speaker wire that I ran through both sets of connects.  Works like a charm.kalali, I'll check out the lead.JD 
Bi Wiring for speakers question
Hey all,I'm new to this party, having just  bought a new to me pair of speakers, that bi-wired. Can someone give me the dummys guide to the how to and why to?FYI, the speakers are Klispch RF 35's, for the basement 2.1 setup.Thanks.JD 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
Funny.  I stuck some 4" squares of leftover carpet from my office under my board.  Works great.JD 
I saw an ad for Morrow Audio cables
Thanks teo_audio.I'll be careful.JD 
I saw an ad for Morrow Audio cables
Thanks jond for the read. I couldn’t see it before and didn’t want to go back!JD 
I saw an ad for Morrow Audio cables
Wow! That seems desperate!! I will be looking for a matching pair of power cables, but not from them.JD