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carlsbad

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Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!
Could be a defective unit.   
Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!
Didn’t think node does DSP. I haven’t had one for a while. But with all things working correctly you shouldn’t hear what you describe.  
Helping friends/relatives with system purchases, your experience.
I never have a problem making a recommendation for a choice of which is the best Alexa model.  Nobody interested in much more.  kids.      
Electrostatic speakers
Not unusual as electrostats age and one panel degrades more than the other.    
Don't do me any favors
They don't care about you.  They remove threads that are contrary to their interests.  
Amplifier Damage
I recently rewired my tube amp and now have two inputs, one balanced with a transformer input, and one RCA.  I put in a selector switch.   Currently I have both RCA and XLR hooked up to my preamp so I can select and listen to one and then the oth... 
a better interconnect cable
I’ve settled on self-made cables with my choice of wire, currently I like Mundorf Angelique, solid-core with 3 lengths braided, and low mass KLEI connectors.    
E-bay and its sellers
@autospec , I think you are almost there.  Keep breathing deep.   Keep thinking you know more than everyone else. that will work well for you. BTW, I had an ebay business for several years selling millions of dollars worth of collectible coins.... 
E-bay and its sellers
Autospec, it appears you think you know my ebay id.  My ebay id is 6 random digits that E-trade assigned to me as an account ID in the early 90s so I'm pretty sure you haven't guessed it.   Keep ranting, I think you need 3 or 4 more posts.  Let i... 
E-bay and its sellers
I guess they just don’t know who you are.   
E-bay and its sellers
I've had nothing but good luck on ebay.  I treat people as professionals and it seems to be reflected back.  
Grant Fidelity Treasure Globe 6SN7 SE
My amp doesn't use a 6sn7 but I have a friend who recently tried the GF treasure globe and got more excited about this tube than any other tube he has tried.  So much so that I kept that in mind in my amplifier choice decisions.  
And a Happy 4th to you all!
Happy Screw-you-King-of-England Anniversary Day.  
Benefits of a Shallower Rack
I have a low wide rack behind the front of my speakers.  I'm also planning to put curtains across the TV that can be pulled back to watch.  
I have a feel good story....
More discussion of a connector that can come loose easily on an expensive amp, please.