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  • Frankly, I don’t see much of a problem with this.

    They’ll sell the “Apple” charging cable for $40 or something fucking insane, but as long as you can buy and use a normal USB-C cable that does exactly the same thing, go for it.

    Of course being Apple, they will probably void the warranty or add an identifier to their cables so that nothing else works. In that case, I hope the EU bankrupts them completely.











  • Lots of middle ground out there.

    Marantz, NAD, Cambridge Audio, and others all can put together great semi-audiophole systems. If a shop tries to upsell you on cables etc., judt tell them ‘you’re already covered.’

    Meanwhile, small speakers for under $500 have never sounded better.

    Or you can step up a notch and by used. I’ve got Rotel and Rega gear, which is way over-value.