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My Apologies to Miller Carbon

You suggested I leave my solid state components on all the time in spite of the trickle charge when off. Today after almost 2 weeks I heard better more solid lows, more air between the instruments, less hash, etc. Miller Carbon also introduced me to the Schumann Generators (2) which I also find helpful. I have very heavy Vandersteen speakers and am deliberating those suggested springs. Thanks MC
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My favorite Millercarbon story is about the night I got the 10 pm phone call from him as he took a break from listening to his system:

Me: "Hello?"

Him: "Frank ... this is Chuck. I had to call someone who would understand!"

Me: "I know how you feel."

Him: "This is unbelievable!"

Me: "I know."

Him: "Goodnight."

Me: "Goodnight."

I still laugh about this. In fact, I’m laughing as I write this.

Frank


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  ieales >>>

  • "Was MC calling about his system or his intoxicants?"
  
Um, I don't remember. :-)


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  • "HiFi originated with great engineers designing better product, only to have it debased by charlatans."

And the tweakers and tinkerers allow for those brilliant designs to be appreciated all the more.

Frank
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  • "Frank, what is sitting on top of your speakers?"


Good question. A long time ago, I found out that adding weight to the top of speakers is like adding mass to them. On top of each speaker is one thick, heavy granite platform that perfectly fits the top of the speaker, and then, in addition, a few lead fishing weights that are used for ocean bottom fishing in deep waters. The result is more clarity to the sound from top to bottom.

Frank
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ieales >>>

  • "HiFi jewelry. No different than tattoos."

You are welcome to come over for a listening session ... but prepare to be shocked by what you hear. 

millercarbon >>>

The first time I added weight to the tops of speakers was back in the very early 80s. I used a heavy cinderblock on top of each speaker. Very ugly approach, but also very effective. 

Frank
 


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^^^ The excellent design is already there. Through tweaking, just how amazing that design is, is revealed for the end listener. I've found myself in awe over just how great the ARC gear is.

Frank
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