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andera

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An audio rack that really does make a difference.
I might have the best stands. I drew what I wanted and had a welder make them. Made from 3/4" metal tubing... all built for spikes and mass load filling. Two low double shelves for each side... a massive stand alone amp stand for lower middle... a... 
Separating cables, is there a mat to help along the way?
I use these hose separators clips ( http://phillipsind.com/hose-separators.html ). You can find them at semi truck and trailer repair shops. (Mac, International, Volvo, Kenworth... etc.)They come in different sizes... and work great! 
Separate conditioner for amps, or all in one unit?
To condition... or not?What I understand is that conditioners clean up the AC... but can also slightly limit the components/sound.... therefore... I have heard that it's better to use on the front end... but NOT to use on the amplifier. As you hav... 
Chillout CDs
I have just discovered deepdiscount.comUnfortunately their Electronic section doesn't have sub categories... so better if you know what you are looking for.My Favorites:Kiasmos,George FitzgeraldStellardrone – Light Years Christian Loffler - Mare ... 
Audiophole Music - Not well known
jsd52756  YES! Great station. THX! : ) slaw  Will do. Thx for suggestion. 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
You post a photo of your system in a FB audio group...  people get bent out of shape... it gets a bit ugly... and you are accused of "Showing Off". 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
You purchase a $25,000 stereo and set it up with custom made, low, fill-able, spiked stands... and although it sounds good... you can hear that it's not quite there. Hearing about power cords... you buy a couple to try out at $250 each. This does ... 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
Is this just me? Once my speakers are set up... I never touch them unless it's to dust them with a moist cloth....  
You know you are an Audiophile when:
When you install a steel skin door, 3" hinge screws, and a $300 deadbolt. https://www.mul-t-lock-online.com/store/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=41Check, check, and check : ) 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
petg60 -  you visit your listening room a number of times during the day to see that everything is thereROFL : D  
You know you are an Audiophile when:
lol... "TRUE"sfarIf, when you see a listing for a piece of gear you might be interested in, you look at the picture of the back of the piece first. 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
roberttdid : Attacking someones character for supplying the forum with a question that allows people to get involved and share... says more about you and YOUR character! Nuf said.YES to the question.LP's: it's great to have the tactile connectio... 
Help regarding SACD/CD players
What's all the fear about older players? It makes it sound like they are completely unreliable... and if you buy a used CD player it WILL break down. We know that is not true. How many people have NOT had any issues? I purchased my YBA used, and i... 
Help regarding SACD/CD players
Bring ALL of your CD's to life... hear them like you never have before. I went from an $800 player, to a $2 k, to a $5.5k. I couldn't believe what I was missing. Hearing things on my cd's that I've never heard before. I will never go back to cheap... 
Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers passes from Covid-19
r.i.p. I was just thinking about the stranglers the other day... "Golden Brown" has always been a favorite song.