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New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
The tv doesn't get delivered until Saturday and I want to have the correct cable. I do have a standard Toslink cable with the same termination at both ends. The new tv optical output does not have the same input jack that the Zvox has (standard To... 
New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
"There are cheap converters that you can buy that will convert HDMI to RCA though." - Ok thanks, I'll look into that, still would like to know what that jack really is.  
Was 1971 the high point of popular music?
"Was 1971 the high point of popular music?" - no  
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
I have 4 good stores within 20 minutes from my home in Portland, OR. Stereotypes - Echo Audio - Audio Specialties - Chelsea Audio  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
"What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?" - It is amazing how this thread has morphed into many things other than the original question in the title line.  
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
I assume you have the Rotel hooked up to the pre-out RCA jacks on the rear of the Kenwood. Have you switched from normal to separate?  
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
Yes, mesch has a good question. Make sure the level controls, on the rear of the Rotel flanking the RCA plugs are turned up all the way.  
Has buying and/or selling audio gear changed?
I think this explains it carlsbad2. IRS $600.00 Threshold  
Has buying and/or selling audio gear changed?
"Many do not use PP goods and services because if you recieve over $600/yr, paypal is required by law to send you, and the IRS, a 1099. that" - This will not take effect for this years taxes. Implementation has been delayed.   
Help with tube choice
Try Brent, he has some offerings in your price range. Keep scrolling down his page. Brent Jesse  
Help with tube choice
Try Amperex PQ 6922 tubes.   
10 Wonderful things and 10 bad things about the audiophile world.
10 Problems with the audiophile world. #11  Some take this hobby way to seriously.  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
"If you heard any difference between a standard 12AWG power cable and a $500 Audio-Woo-Woo cable, it was confirmation bias or just delusion." - Well, that clears it up, never heard that point of view before 🙄  
She loves me she loves me not!
I put mine in a plastic bag in the back of my clothes closet. Long ago I created a list on my phone of things to remember. I entered the location on that list.  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
JD2000 said: "perfect, now I can have my coffee knowing you are listening." Sounds like sarcasm, if you read between the lines, I am actually agreeing with you.