(1) Upgrade your wall outlet - Audio grade duplex by FURUTECH (gold plated) 125V/20A retails for $80 but you can get the 125V/15A version from Chris Venhaus' website for $40. While you are at it replace the retaining screws with stainless steel ones.
(2) Clean up oxidation on connectors (AC plugs, RCAs, Phone Jacks, speaker leads/spades, power leads, etc) using a solution such as Craig Gold G5 then apply Mapleshade's Silclear - per the instructions!! Amazing audio and/or video
(3) Use Powerwraps for fixed power cords.
(4) Use Nordost 3ECO Static Inhibitor on all ac cords, interconnects, and speaker wires. Also improved sonic results if you wipe down the components themselves but some parts may appear to have a sheen. Need to be refreshed at least every 3 months.
(5) For CDs try spraying with OPTRIX for improved clarity.
There are of course many other tweaks but these are cheap, very audible (golden ears not required), and component independent.
Great thread ... have fun.
(2) Clean up oxidation on connectors (AC plugs, RCAs, Phone Jacks, speaker leads/spades, power leads, etc) using a solution such as Craig Gold G5 then apply Mapleshade's Silclear - per the instructions!! Amazing audio and/or video
(3) Use Powerwraps for fixed power cords.
(4) Use Nordost 3ECO Static Inhibitor on all ac cords, interconnects, and speaker wires. Also improved sonic results if you wipe down the components themselves but some parts may appear to have a sheen. Need to be refreshed at least every 3 months.
(5) For CDs try spraying with OPTRIX for improved clarity.
There are of course many other tweaks but these are cheap, very audible (golden ears not required), and component independent.
Great thread ... have fun.