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The Big Misconception About Electricity
@djones51  You watched that YouTube video and came away with the notion power cords  and cable elevators make audible differences in stereo systems? Seriously? No.   My ears tell me or maybe its my ear/brain interface, in any case "I don't care"... 
Listening to music I don’t particularly like
At a Dead show many moons ago I saw Mickey Hart play some pieces of what MC is speaking to.  And agree that at first it is amelodic and then (given the always incredible sound system) it begins to grow on you and ends up quite fascinating. The fl... 
Listening to music I don’t particularly like
I was considering starting a thread very similar to this one, you beat me to it. I'm of the opinion that many 'philes go for what sounds good on their system and happens to be in their wheelhouse.  Some of you remember the days when an audio demo... 
Fancy Fuse for Regenerator?
Paul McGowan stated he was shocked that changing out the stock PC in the P20 regenerators made a clearly audible difference in their Music Room 2 system. I thought it was a pretty brave thing to say...when you consider the P20 is supposed to make... 
Sonus faber center speaker as front?
Take the stands off and try them vertically at the dealer. Honestly I don't think you will like them, but hey I hope you love them! Regards, barts  
Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?
@ozzy62 +1 It is a very slippery slope! I come here for ideas not to be preached to. Say whatever you like about an idea/equipment, just don't attack the person you disagree with. Everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten.  Regards... 
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
TrafficBeatlesStevie Ray VaughanDoorsTalking HeadsDid see:SinatraElla FitzgeraldAllman Bros w/Duanemany many moreGoing to see Steely Dan in Boston on 11/20...yeah baby!Regards,barts 
Great song to test bass
Donald Fagan - Morph The Cat 
Who Tried Power Conditioners Over The Years and No Longer Use Them Today, Any Why?
Does any one here have direct knowledge concerning the type/brand of power conditioning that hi-end component manufacturers use?  Pretty obvious that PS Audio uses their house brand.  I'm asking about brands such as ARC, Pass, Boulder etc.Regards,... 
No Insurance with FEDEX as of 11/01
@rdk777 To answer the Bloomberg question:Because UPS is owned by the managers who run the company, bonusesare in Class A UPS shares.  Shares traded are Class B.  Price is the same, but there is a 10 to 1 difference in voting rights.Regards,barts 
I did the right thing after all.
At RMAF 2019 I was really looking forward to visiting the Wilson room.Well I'm not sure who set up the room but it was terrible and to make it even more amazing Daryl Wilson was there along with Mrs. Wilson (his mom) in an adjoining room with the ... 
Can You Hear Me Now
@uncledemp+1 
Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs?
My first experience with a "satellite/sub-woofer" system was about 50 years ago. It was the M&K (Miller & Kreisel?) system.  I was blown awayby it.  And I had heard quite a few not quite full-range systems.  As a kidit was difficult to get... 
A Record Collection/Moral Conundrum - What Would You Do?
Prior to posting here for advice: The records are yours.After posting here:  Your hand-wringing shows you're consciously anticipating some type of legal fall-out. At this point ask for a legal opinion.In the US lawyers are a dime a dozen (no deris... 
What song have you played the most?
John Barleycorn Must DieFrom the live album "The Last Great Traffic Jam"Amazing history to the song/story.Winwood never got his proper acclaim IMHO.Regards,barts