Quote Originally Posted by Miwo View Post
maybe I should have been more clear, I spend more more time at AVSForum because I prefer speakers over headphones. As comfortable as Senns are, I still do not like wearing things on my ears for extended amounts of time. Don't get me wrong, I love the way they sound, but speakers are my current thing

My receiver is strictly Analog, no digital inputs. It is a very good receiver from Sony's older ES lines. A bit dated (13 years old), but it has surprisingly clean and neutral sound, and plenty of power. It got high marks from Stereophile in 95' aparently for one of the best sounding stereo receivers. Gotta love handmedowns
I beat you. My Technics is exactly 20 years old. class 1987. Best sounding analog receiver I have heard to date. Honestly, with analog stuff, the older the better it seems.

About your right mark results, it matters A LOT what male to male cable you use. If its a cheap one, or a well built one. Chances are your cable was better than XS's. What also matters is the amount of interference and EMI there is in the test room. Ideally a Faraday cage should be used for these kind of tests.