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Synergistic Red Fuse ...
"Did my ex wife start posting here?"THAT is funny.As for the fuses I have 2 types of aftermaket in my system : SR Blacks and Beeswax SHD. I like both but I find the Audio Magic better for my taste in my system. A bit less spectacular but more glob... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
This thread has been great for a  long time. Partly because Oregon papa was kind and clever enough for keeping calm and and answer with humour on the 2 or 3 that never listenned to aftermarket fuses but try to turn the ones who listen and want to ... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
So your advice is I have to keep the Torus (that's what I will do anyway) and ad the CPT I can as funds allow ?  
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@MarkI have a Torus AVR16 CE that feeds all my gear (tube monoblocks amps, pre, TT, tuner and DAC + Drive).  I'm happy with that but as a little bit obsessive ,ha hum, I ask myself if a bit of balanced power between my gear and the Torus could bri... 
Duelund DCA16GA
The Duelund DCA16GA replaced my HiDiamond HD8 as speaker cable between my Air Tight ATM3 and my Analysis Audio Epsilon speakers.The difference ? More real music.  
Do you clean your records before play, after play, or once (and then never again)?
I first used L'Art du Son on my Keith Monks. Then I used Walker 4 Steps enzymes and the Keith Monks fluid for re-clean from time to time. After that I tried AIVS and liked it better than Walker especially for a less "dry midrange".now I have bough... 
Time to choose: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ?
Lewn,Maybe you are right by the way. I had the Unidin curve for 3 days but it still is a short time. Yesterday the Loefgren was used with the same records for a first comparo. I admit I have been a bit impatient. Now I want to stay a few weeks wit... 
Time to choose: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ?
I have a Smartractor for a few days now and settle the Uni Din with good results. Today I changed the curve and trief the Loefgren B (DIN) and I clearly prefer the latter.I listen mainly classical music and I find the flow of music more natural to... 
Need advice on what to look for in a turntable - budget $6K to $10K
Why not a T-W Acustic GT ? Whose who bought it think it is a very good value by itself and for the price. With a good arm I rhink it drops in your budget. 
Coupling or Decoupling speakers?
Herbie's are good products. I use Iso cups and balls for my amps, Baby booties under the Step-up and Tender feet under the Computer Audio Design transport (CAT).I also use Shun Mook Ultra Diamond (bought used) under the preamp and it's another sto... 
Coupling or Decoupling speakers?
I bought Townshend Audio speaker bars to put under my Analysis Epsilon and the result is stunning especially in the bass but also in other areas. It was just for a try but I kept them and very happy. My opinion is not based on argument or theory w... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I have blacks in the mono amps and DAC. I have Beeswax SHD in the pre and the analog PSU. So I don't have direct comparisons but the gap'heard in the pre and PSU are superiors to the gap heard in the amps and DAC.  They all replaced hifi tuning su... 
Kuzma tables/arms?
Ok with fjn04's description for "organic". That's it (for me). 
Kuzma tables/arms?
Congrats for your choice. Please tell us more when you eeceive it.I have a TW Raven AC with all BN upgrades and would like to change. I looked for a Sparta with it's own arm but too expésive. I always likes the look and build quality of the Kuzma ... 
My final table , hopefully !
For my first serious TT I bought a used Linn LP12  with Walhalla PSU ar a very very good price. I paid attention having the good second generation Elos tonearm. Over time, when funds were there I upgraded it and in a few years I had a very good TT...