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Jelco tonearms closes
imhififan"Compare to other tonearms in the market, I think Jelco priced too low to survive."It was priced about right and I am sorry to see Jelco go but let's be candid, honest, and straightfoward in evaluating, assessing, and qualifying Jelco'... 
What are small gold colored "caps" that came in bag with perfect path products?
millercarbon"What about holons and morphic fields? How do you eliminate information fields? I mean, besides you being in the room.This is a vile, unwarranted, unnecessary personal attack, insult, and derogatory statement perhaps MC thinks this i... 
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
freediver'If you just want to dip a toe in tube waters"What does this mean dip your toe I see this expression frequently used commonly on this site and it does not translate at all for me so would appreciate an explanation. thank you!!!! 
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
nsgarch:No, disconnecting the ground conductor at the EQUIPMENT end, as I specified, does NOT create a safety hazard.  However, disconnecting the ground conductor at the wall outlet end does indeed create a safety hazard!  A bit of research into... 
Tonearm mount to the plinth vs arm board vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower
lewm"Geoff, Enough already with the seismic forces. Have you figured out that no one is listening?" Everyone is free to post hear within the rules established by the forum it is not for you to limit, restrict, or discourage any poster or contri... 
I need advice on bi amping
heaudio123"Clearthink, Long on superlatives, and insults, as usual conveying absolutely no information and bringing nothing to the conversation."Those who lack knowledge, understanding, and plain logic often result to personal attack, insult , a... 
Marantz 8b power cord replacement
Any quality 1.0 gauge wire should do I believe that is 18 AWG. 
I need advice on bi amping
heaudio123"Ignore the specs for power on the speakers."That is extremely poor, misinformed, unconsidered advice ignoring power recommendations for speakers is the first step for failing to tune, optimize, and protect you're speaker system. 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
heaudio123"No "sunshine", all the numbers show is that it can deliver 350 watts approx into 4 ohms with 1% distortion. Those numbers do not show output impedance which is what would actually jmpact frequency response"As has already been sufficient... 
Perfect Path Total Contact no longer?
oregonpapa" The mayor of Los Angeles was proud to announce that the city officials will "HUNT DOWN" those who violate his edict to stay indoors. Where you live, they hunt deer. Here in the greater Los Angeles area, they hunt humans."The USA is a... 
Yamaha Amp M 35 with Carver Pre Amp C 2 ..?
You need a better preamp than that Carver which is very low quality even though it has great specifications it will not sound good in a proper Music Reproduction System Bob Carver is one of many designers who does not comprehend, understand, or gr... 
IM Distortion, Speakers and the Death of Science
heaudio123"I think we are done here. Like I said, you assign special characteristics to living beings without any evidenced based approach that these characteristics must be unique to living creature and if you are going to do that, then you are... 
IM Distortion, Speakers and the Death of Science
mahgister" you seems to idolizing technology...Not me... I prefer more sophisticated ideas and maths..."You are trying to use reason, science, and math to argue with some one (heaudio) who relies instead on his inner feelings, "gut" instinct and... 
IM Distortion, Speakers and the Death of Science
heaudio123"So you admit you don't understand AI, but, you had all those hundreds of engineers personally review this audio forum thread to determine the accuracy of my statements. You will excuse me if I don't believe you."I do not care what you... 
IM Distortion, Speakers and the Death of Science
heaudio123"The crux of the discussion kevn (and andy2 and mahgister to some degree) is that you have no concept of how AI works, or can work, or how it is or can be implemented."Actually what you’re remarks display and reveal and I will not quote ...