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What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
Growing up in the lower eastern shore of MD (Del-Mar-Va Peninsula) was somewhat isolated, especially for R&R music in the 50's & 60's. Any radio station which changed its genre to R&R usually lasted no more than 6 mos. if that. yes, we... 
Has Anyone Here Tried The SVS Soundpath Feet On A Rel Sub?
Thanks guys. FWIW, my system sounds fabulous. But I've learned that through the tweaks I have made that it can sound even more fabulous. Thus my question? That said, ....@b_limo & @ dadork    Thanks for the recommendation. Though it does seem... 
That Other Audiophile Website
The OP has started another thread about the same topic. Trolling? 
Value of adding Vandersteen Sub 3's with M5-HP high pass filters to Treo CTs?
I see no mention of a phono preamp. A good phono preamp is as important as the TT itself. 
Has Anyone Here Tried The SVS Soundpath Feet On A Rel Sub?
You are right @ millercarbon. My mistake. It couples it to the floor which is what Rel wants to happen. I knew Rel’s had a different approach. I just didn’t know how big the difference is. This may be the reason for poor reviews by some. I suspect... 
Budget High Current Power Cords
@twoleftears  I tend to believe it more along the marketing lines than what is actually necessary. IE, used commercial / industrial  circular saws when I was in business (Builder/contractor/carpenter I used 12ga electrical cable to run my saws whi... 
Can You Hear Me Now
@ teo_audio I always enjoy observation of what makes us tick;  cause & effect if you will. So thanks for the post. I wish I could type that fast. I'd have to have started when I woke up this morning to type all that. Self taught with big fing... 
Is there a good indoor FM antenna?
I live in a single family home with an attic. Some yrs back I put an antenna in the attic. I hung it (antenna mast)  from the ridge beam/pole. IOW upside down. Worked well. Still does  
Need Help On Amp Selection
+1 @ghdprentice  
A Newcomer to Digital Looking to Upgrade My Dac, Tubes? Ideas?
Why pay more?Because good  quality is important to obtaining good sound. But it usually costs more. 
best way to charge batteries without getting noise
If your charger is making noise, then you need a new charger (-: 
Aren’t the two main transducers, speakers and cartridge, the most important?
Nope. Two ends of the same chain. Ones important IMO of many. I'm torn and don''t think it is black & white. In the opinion of most of the yesteryear that I learned from, the cartridge is the least of importance in the vinyl chain. I believe s... 
Cable Management Tips and Tricks
"Cable management"?? That’s that point in time when you got maybe the best system you have ever had. Then manage to read the Cable tab on the Agon site & realize, you probably outta just try one. 30 day return so...what’s the harm? So you go t... 
Switch. Linksys lg108 vs netgear gs308?
I've used Linksys since the early WWW in the '90's.  I don't know the specs but I've always had good service.   
Tube Power vs Solid State Power
Tubes distort on odd order harmonics if I recall. Whereas SS distorts on even order which is less desirable to the ears. Thus, some believe the tubes sound better