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Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
The goal of the article was to explain to non-experts that spikes do not isolate (as it is often believed or claimed) but increase the coupling e.g. between speakers and floor. Nvp, the goal of the article and its unfortunate resurrection seemed t... 
Is computer audio a bust?
Oops. Here is the definition from Urban dictionary: trollOne who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument 
Is computer audio a bust?
Humor is a balm, yes, but so is logic. :/07-23-14: Onhwy61Audiolabyrinth, you're becoming overwrought and approaching troll like comments. You're just another person with a profound tweak. It speaks for itself.Onhwy61 (System | Threads | Answers |... 
Is computer audio a bust?
08-04-14: GuidocoronaLighten up AGear... audiophilia is seldom that serious. G.Stop reading into this Guido. This is not some high tension drama that warrants commentary or policing.Go spend some time at the asylum to back the focus out even furth... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
08-04-14: GuidocoronaHi AGear, somehow the URL of the AA thread in question did not make it to your post... Mind reposting it?Tried before but failed. You can Google it. I have always found it interesting to observe the little subcultures that dev... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
some rather acidic commentary over on the Asylum regarding this thread. A thread about a thread! Now that's notoriety!"Ultimate DAC shootout on Audiogon" 
Is computer audio a bust?
08-03-14: GuidocoronaUhrn... Children... please do chill out and start making nice PDQ, lest the Agon proctors get wind of the emerging electrobrawl and shut down this lovely thread *grins!*Guido, it was not meant to be inflammatory. I invited him... 
Is computer audio a bust?
08-01-14: AudiolabyrinthAgear, I'm sorry, I said goodby in my last post, If you like, you can find me on the Tara Labs cable thread, I will accomadate all your questions there, I'm done here!That makes about as much as much sense as rambling about... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, with the exception of the fuse, the big L7 is fully tricked out. No other tubed dac comes with EML45s stock. I will be adding a Synergistic quantum fuse when I get my 7 next week. 
Is computer audio a bust?
No response from Audiolabyrinth regarding his system???No two anything perform exactly the same, but to date difference from one SPDIF digital cable to another is not significant to me. Differences with many analog wires I try are. Mapman, I have ... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Glory I have had many different footers on many high end speaker systems. The magico q5's come with extremely well made and no doubt expensive spikes. If you think brass is the answer by all means enjoy. I have had spikes on tt's, on all types of ... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
That article reads like something written in the early 80s even though it was written in 2007. That being said, it would be interesting to do a simple study with an accelerometer and different grounding technologies on a speaker.... 
Is computer audio a bust?
7-25-14: AudiolabyrinthEnjoy the music, I believe I have made a valid point about usb cables and what is and is not true computer audio, gentleman, enjoy the thread, I have said all I can here, carry on.Audiolabyrinth (Threads | Answers | This Thr... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Tbg, your system page is screwed upSpot welding for circuit boards. Please invent it 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
The idea of comparing Stillpoints to audio points I find ludicrous. The primary comparison is with the SS stands . There is no shortage of engineering prowess that goes into the SS product, and thus your rant, which reads a little like ad copy, is...