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what would be the best speaker cable under 1k used or new to used with the 3.6 maggies
Length need?  Prices can vary significantly... 
Buying advice
If you want to explore a possible "fix" that's really inexpensive, I would try a layer or two of felt applied around the tweeters,  The outside shape doesn't matter too much, square, round, hexagonal, whatever, you just want an appropriately sized... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
The previous generation of Cardas (that includes Golden Cross, and the other "Golden" models) is generally a little warmer than the current generation, as the prevailing taste was moving in that direction (more "neutral").  The Cardas Golden ICs a... 
Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
https://spec-corp.jp/ Don Better (audio store) carries the line. 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
Cables are components of a system; amps are also components of a system.Few people would object to describing a certain amp as warm or cool; so why this knee-jerk negative reaction to this kind of enquiry about cables? 
How do you know what your weakest link is?
Acoustic treatment of your listening room. 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
Cardas Golden Cross on used market. 
Compatibility of Cary SLI-100 with ProAc? Magnepan?
@river251   I think it's doubtful that you'll find your ideal amp that will drive Proac and Magnepan equally well.If you're keeping the Response 2.5's that's one thing, if you're changing over to Maggies that's entirely different.For many years, I... 
Isoacoustics overweight
From their website: The GAIA model should be selected based on the weight that they are supporting. The weight limits we set are based on the performance curve. The GAIA perform well up to the specified weight limits, but once you are within 10% ... 
Need a DAC Recommendation.
@rsa   Really best to choose from Gustard, Denafrips, MHDT or Audio Mirror Tubadour, new or used. 
Music for setting up speakers
Magenta haze > pink noise. 
If you own quality monitor speakers you want to read this new review
The real issue is how does it compare with the Model 100.   
AudioGD R8 MAk2 dac update
Excellent!  Nothing like developing a component while you sell intermediate designs along the way.  Makes for a lot of happy customers. 
Blindfold Speaker testing
I believe it's a transcription of a wish-fulfilment dream, remembered rather hazily. 
Isoacoustics overweight
My understanding is that all Isoacoustics products work most effectively when the weight they're carrying is right in the middle of their stated operational range.  These ranges overlap, so for optimum performance you probably need to step up to 1.