In general, how long does a cable/interconnect have to stay out of use before a lengthy burn-in is required? This is related not to new cables, but rather cables that have at one time been in use.

Assuming that new cables need around 150 hours, at what point would a previously used cable become completely idle and need this kind of cooking or do they ever need a complete burn-in again?

The top model PMA-SA1
PMA-SA11(only for japan yet)
PMA-2000AE
Denon site says the top model pma-sa1 sound better or as good as the best hybrid amps out there,they gave it a demo with B&W 802D,
The Stereo.de mag rated it as best reference combo along with the new
Denon DCD-SA1 sacd player.

It comes in two models for now:Electra 1007 Be and Electra 1027 Be,According to Focal,these two new models uses even a better Be tweeter.Anyone tested?

I have a Denon 3802 and I want new Infinity Main Towers.

I want either Infinity PRIMUS 360 , Beta 40, Beta 50.

What is the differences?

Best deal for the money?

Low end, med and high.

Thanks.

I just heard an advance copy of Gold Sounds by James Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Ali Jackson, and Reginald Veal (it was released Sept. 27). It's new interpretations of songs by Pavement and I put off listening to it for a while because it sounded like it had to be a gimmick. Boy, was I wrong! It has really good sound and the music--at least in these arrangements--is pretty exciting.

I'm sure I'll end up useing it in reviews, but the print cycle takes so long and you guys should be checking this one out ASAP.

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These are some golden rules I have gathered about being an audiophile over 20 years and thosands of dollars.

1. It is totally pointless to have a audio system capable of 120db peaks with very little distorsion when you are likely to get murdered by irate neighbours at arounnd 100db.

2. While a Loudspeaker size of a coffin will impress some, if you have a small room a compact stand mount will actually sound much better. If you only feel happy with a big coffin get a bigger listening room first !

Here is a great site, which I have found indispensible for understanding audio reproduction.

http://www.rane.com/note145.html

One of the useful points made later on the webpage, under subsection "Caveat Emptor," is the author's note concerning the cost of the equipment needed to begin to test the quality of components (10k+), and why this leaves us at the mercy of the manufacturer.