clbeanz

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How do I keep my cats off my amplifier?
"remember this word son......CATcryonics" 
How do I keep my cats off my amplifier?
Does this have any relation to a animal forum post I just read growling of a humans,lack of speedy response to a favorite bedding area heater which for some ,unknown, reason delivers half its original heat! ;^)You can condition them easily with a ... 
Are Maggies Cat Proof?
You should have lined-naugahyde ,zipper backed covers made just to keep dust from accumulating on the panels. Cats hate walking on or getting near aluminum foil,place it around speakers on floor or carpet.Ugly to look at but it conditioned our 3 f... 
New speaker "break-in" music?
Just play the stuff you love!Listen to them go through the process. Sure you could put a cdp on repeat playing some burn in track from a Stereophile or Chesky evaluation compilation.You could play "Pink Floyd","Pink",pink noise,pipe organ classics... 
HE 2004 West Cancelled due the worker lockout
Sorry folks that's why I kept original message short.I'm upset too. Seeing it posted with several shocked responses including me,led me to figure many don't know yet even as we near Nov 4.I couldn't bring myself to cross their picket anyway. With ... 
SACD on its way out?
High-rez is alive but gasping for breath: Shipments of Super Audio CDs and DVD-Audio discs reached approximately 600,000 units, divided almost equally between the two formats.Source may be RIAA report on first 2 quarters numbers shipped.Here's a b... 
Loreena McKinnet Remasters
Yep,got myself some dissapointing re-ma$ter$ as well. Sounds like EQ boost was employed to add detail,another remaster shortcut? When will they respect the fans and not the money.This is assuming you have other recordings with this much high frequ... 
Power amp under 500...
Go an extra hundred Look for used Rotel RB-1080. Decent balance of strengths,not old,easy to sell. 
Why even bother?
Simply for the unexpected.Second the new exposure post.I really enjoy shows like 'The Other Side' which is aired on a very clean sounding listener sponsored station which also plays vinyl.Couple of good FM show hosts(sultry voiced) deliver occasio... 
I need a good quality CD player - with changer
Exsistence of break in phenomenon has been hotly debated,I have been on both sides concerning perception of changes in a component or speakers.Only 'my' opinion follows.The point at which my new Rotel reached stasis via 'my' perception was over 10... 
I need a good quality CD player - with changer
Of the most common digital outs Toslink or Coaxial I prefer Coax performance far more. BTW, 'Benchmark DAC-1'(usd$975)is getting many raves and the company does business direct with 30 day full return policy.I would try the Rotel sans dac till ful... 
Looking for DAC suggestions
Benchmark DAC-1 at $975 and 30 day money back.But since your 502 is about 10yrs old(mine is)how about a Creek CD50-MKII. 
Cd player direct or through preamp?
Advantages can be better transparency,openess,detail.By eliminating a component from the signal chain you remove the extra signal path,volume control,gain stage.In the case of a passive control you eliminate the extra volume control resistor ladde... 
What is meant by the term "B stock"?
I once remembered "B" stock = cosmetically blemished unit,and 'Refurbished' was a seperate designation for a factory repaired item with a reduced warranty. "B" stock could have reduced warranty as well. Now "B" stock can mean many things;refurb,bl... 
What was the best AudiogoN review you've read?
nice reviewone more