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Zavfino
@lalitk I purchased the XLR's so the shell was at the amp end, I use a 70% rule these days for break in , I expect 70% out the box of what a product will sound like and after the first 100 hrs or so I expect swings fits etc..  The fusion's tilted ... 
Zavfino
How long are most letting the Fusion's burn in ? I have about 70hrs(counting the 40 from factory) Out the box they sound good but one cavet still present is the upper midrange bloom lacks in comparison to the upper highs and lower bass, the bass i... 
I need a Marantz (or Denon flavor) AV8805 GEEK!!! (HEOS through HDMI?)
No way to get Heos out of the 8805! I have an outboard dac that I plan to mate with a Blusound node 2 once usb is working on it , I currently use the XLR inputs form the Gustard dac to my 8805. I must say though if it were not for the Heos interfa... 
Noisy ethernet cables
Get the best  unshielded Cat 6 you can find and call it a day.  
Classical Music for Aficionados
Tonight's selection  
Classical Music for Aficionados
Thanks @rvpiano   
Recommendations for HDMI cables specifically for audio quality
You guys may want to take a listen to the new DH Labs Hdmi Silversonic 2.1 for 8k it's an optical/copper hybrid, I never heard anything like it ! period !  
Classical Music for Aficionados
Karajan at his finest! Got this a few weeks ago with a few other outstanding performances I'll post as I listen. Late to the party here and wish I found this thread years ago! Love it !  
Zavfino
^^^ Indeed I only need 1m  
Zavfino
I'm a complete sucker for PO -OCC ! Got a set of Fusion XLR's in route!  
what is your preferred listening mode
Taste !  
Which interconnect cable to upgrade first
Going against the grain here but I find better cables from preamp to amp the critical link therefore deserving your best IC's there! Nice on the JC2 can't wait to get mine to mate with my JC5  
Morrow Audio Cables Feedback
^^^! I'm running MA 4 xlr's from my Gustard dac A18 Wonderful tonal balance!  
Cat 5 - 6 -7 or 8
I have dbillion cat8  at the in coming signal from modem to router and PC . In comparison vs that of Cat 6 flat unshielded to my gear the Cat 6 booted up faster even though the Cat 8 has the highest overall speed (up to 40g tested) but pixelated a... 
Need your recommendation on a 5 or 7 channel amp
Saying Parasound is rolled off may be system dependent, I've been using the Halo series on my mains in my combined setup for years. They have air , nuance and gut wherenching current in reserves ,which goes hand in hand for the dynamic peaks Homet...