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Acoustical treatment to minimize exterior noises?
Just some interesting reading.  I don't have the expertise to comment.  Cheers. https://www.acousticfields.com/how-to-make-a-soundproof-room/    
Amp — Leave on or turn off
@soix  I worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years and can confirm that companies are always looking for ways to deny claims.  People generally misunderstand an insurance contract.  The majority of people view a policy as explaining all t... 
Amp — Leave on or turn off
The light bulb analogy is often used but it is not applicable IMO.  All equipment I have owned has soft start circuitry to prevent damage on start up.  Becoming an urban myth?  I will only speak for my own equipment.  The manufacturer specifically... 
Hegel comparison
@avanti1960  I'm sure we could do this all day.  Here's what The Absolute Sound had to say about the H30   Conclusion The Hegel H30 is not just a great-sounding amplifier, it’s also a tremendous bargain. I know I’ll get letters complaining that... 
A good cd transport for my Chord HugoTT2 DAC with Chord M-Scaler
Well if you want overbuilt, and you're also talking about a DAC, look at the Esoteric line up.  Big dollars but no one builds anything like it.  IMHO  
A good cd transport for my Chord HugoTT2 DAC with Chord M-Scaler
Audiolab makes some dedicated transports that punch above thier weight.   The 6000 CDT has been highly recommended here.  Check the Audiolab site for the 6000 and 9000 units.  Cheers.  
I Got Ants in my Pants and Need to Dance
Tower of Power - We Came To Play.  
Amp — Leave on or turn off
@rvpiano  Now see what you've started by asking this question again?  Civil discourse.  Shame on you.  🤣  
Hegel comparison
@avanti1960   We simply hear different things.  I believe the vast majority of comments on Hegel amps run to the positive.  I have never read a review of Hegel amps that ran to the negative.  I know many put no faith in reviews but that's another ... 
Amp — Leave on or turn off
This thread is going EXACTLY the same way as the last one, and the one before that........    You say Tomato and I say Tomato.  You want to leave our equipment on, then leave it on.  You want to turn it off, then turn it off.  I doubt the argument... 
Hegel comparison
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Amp — Leave on or turn off
@rvpiano   Would you leave your car running when you're not using it?  Wouldn't really hurt it but would be illogical.  The same applies to your amp IMHO.  Everything has a natural lifespan and heat is no friend to electronics.  Unless someone can... 
Hegel comparison
@avanti1960   It's funny how people obviously hear different things.  I have owned the 390, 590 and currently run a pair of the H30s.  You can see my system in my details.  The sound is warm, luscious and several other superlatives I could throw i... 
Songs you use when auditioning gear
@jastralfu Glad you liked that selection.  You mentioned you're looking for well recorded jazz.  I'll recommend again Side 1 of Miles Davis - In A Silent Way.  It is a stunning recording.  Cheers.  
Songs you use when auditioning gear
Jerry Mulligan - Dragon Fly - track two - Brother Blues Tom Scott - Smokin Section - track 5 - Ode to Billie Joe (yes that song) Miles Davis - In a Silent Way - Side 1 Al Di Meola - The Infinite Desire - Track 6 - Invention of The Monsters and ...