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I have a serious phobia problem with cleaning records
We use a painters pad (thousands of little soft bristles)either Dawn or ivory soap, run the brush around the record numerous times, rinse in sink with water on halfway to keep the air out of the stream, the aeration will cause water to not get in ... 
Question for those with “Golden ears”, and a frustration! (The Loudness Wars)
Most original LP releases sounded better.  Love the Japanese releases of everything, they just sound better.  They lose and gain something when transferring to a CD.   My dogs will not stay in the room for long when a cd is playing.  They will lay... 
Does Anyone Use a Portable CD Player as Their Source?
Used the PlayStation 1 & 2 for a week each.was ok.   
Blue Jean/Belden LC 1
Happy with by blue jeans cable rca’s.    Reduced tweeter static/am radio noise.   The wife even likes them, as I ordered the Kelly green ones, she likes green. Problem solved and approved purchase.  Basic good shielded rcas’.   
Looking to buy a power conditioner
Been using Furman for many many years, they stand behind their products,    They shut down my system completely, and helped save my gear one stormy night.   Will always use them in my system for protection and noise free audio. 
A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV
Yes, listened to several Klipsch offerings,     Yes, the newer incarnations are much more easier on the ears than the older models.    As mentioned, amps, sources, and the recording is a huge factor in the Klipsch sound!  Ok, maybe I came off as c... 
McCormack DNA 500
@mitch2   please write a few words about the new McCormack amps.    I’ve been drooling over the SMc vre 1 pre, but will be out of my range, even used.  Those new SMc amps look absolutely amazing. Interested in hearing what you have to say about th... 
Adcom GFA-5802 -vs- Parasound HCA-3500 Amps?
Parasound. !! 
Should I sell my Oppo 205?
If she still plays w minimal issues. Keep and use! When skipping  starts or other issues, someone will will always buy an old non working unit for parts.  Here or on flea bay for a hundo obo.  
A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV
Head throbbing treble.   Searing treble w wrong amp.   To much treble.  As mentioned.  How much is klipscch paying you.  ????? 
Searching for a new CD player
The top tier Rotel cd player.    The cd14 no slouch either 
How would you describe the sound of Luxman vs. McIntosh SS integrateds
Sidestep at best.  Keep the Mac. !! 
If you don't have a wide sweet spot, are you really an audiophile?
Hahahhhahawhat ? Tweeters give the floating music thing.     No, wait what was thos thread about. N!nvrmind.  Wait, what.  ?? 
Should I sell my Oppo 205?
My pioneer elite dv79 is 25 years old. Still the best player ive heard keep it in use.     Also have a sherwood cd carousel from the early 2000’s.  Still rocks.   
What is the most analytical sounding amplifier that you have heard?
Dont like these terms to describe audio.   Much like metal in late 70s’ - 1990.  Its metal.   Not rectum ranger metal, pipe metal, spaghetti metal. Whatever the term. .......if its metal than its metal ..genres, upon genres,   Like amps.  Its not ...