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Let the Games Begin
A guy on facebook told me yesterday "It has been scientifically proven that cables make no difference."  I told him that we will never agree, wished him a good life, and so far haven't had to block him. Jerry  
Problem With Innuos Sense - Won't Play Selected Song?
I think having trouble with one song like that tends to be a streaming issue, perhaps cache confusion if there is such a thing  anyway, i've seen it on other platforms.  rebooting router and modem seemed to help.  Maybe reboot your streamer too. ... 
Stereophile review of Millercarbon system featuring Tektron speakers
@oldhvymec last post was Mar 15 2022.     
Baffled by Pricing Strategy
I've seen watched items on other forums raise their price often.  I can see 2 reasons:  1.  New model has significant price increase.  this had raised used prices on autos consistently.  2.  so they can lower it again in the future.  
Pathos InPower MkI keeps blowing a fuse (and causing me to, also)
Dang.  You've done everything I would. Best of luck, Jerry  
Bookshelf Speakers Sitting On Dual Subs?
This would be the ultimate test for the isolators you plan to use.  If it works call them and offer to make a commercial for them.  
Pathos InPower MkI keeps blowing a fuse (and causing me to, also)
Is it the 6A fuse or the 2 A fuse? 1.  look carefully to make sure they haven't been swapped and you have the 2A in the 6 a hole. 2.  I assume you have replaced the tubes or swapped with your other monoblock to see if the problem follows the tub... 
Blog: Upgrade Inductors with Care
@erik_squires That i something I don't have an explanation for--just following the suggestions of those that came before me on this project.    
Blog: Upgrade Inductors with Care
Our little group of tweekers has had excellent results with these and DC resistance has matched well,  https://www.parts-express.com/Jantzen-8375-1.2mH-14-AWG-Copper-Foil-Wax-Coil-255-565?quantity=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cp... 
SVS Sub Isolation Feet vs Auralex Subdude II
I use subdude.    
Audio Research REF 750 pre July 4 FIRE WORKS. TUBE ARC.
I can't imagine a life where I can't do my own repairs.  I blew a resistor a couple monts ago.  went to my shop and didn't have the right value.  Ordered it from amazon and was listening to music less than 24 hours later without a single post on t... 
Aidiogon is Da Bomb!
@kota1 +1  
Aidiogon is Da Bomb!
Which stereo rack has the best bass?  Looking for colorful midrange and good timbre also. Jerry  
ROON?
Roon and Aurender are competitors.  No Roon for you.  
Low Powered Tube Amp Distorting High Efficiency Speakers?
1000 might mean nothing. What is your source? Some sources are higher level than others. that said, usually your amp won’t be the top of the range at 1000. Every amp is different but I drive my 96 dB speakers as loud as you want with 2 wpc EL84 a...