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Auditioning headphones (ethically)?
freediver... Nowdays dealers REFUSE to discount ...Not true. Dealers give discounts to their best customers.  
If Power Cords Don't Matter...
douglas_schroederWe will always have half the audiophile community who build poor systems.Huh? It seems to me that most audiophiles are fairly happy with their systems. Isn’t that what counts? The cable skeptics do so brilliantly. Do you think the... 
MC cartridges
rdk777There's no such thing as bad manners, especially if you're the buyer.Ahhhh, but there is such a thing as bad manners. Customers who understand that are the ones who get the get the best deals.  
RMAF 2021 Cancelled
larry5729... why don’t audio manufacturers advertise in magazines and TV. I think the manufacturers are leaving a lot on the table.Most audio manufacturers lack the economy of scale to advertise in mass media, which isn’t really suitable for niche... 
If Power Cords Don't Matter...
jasonbourne52The same applies to power conditioners! Let's see some measurements of before and after ...Feel free to post your own measurements. This is a hobbyist's group and not a scientific or engineering forum, so don't expect others here to ... 
Home Audio Technician
What kind of amplifier do you have? 
Linn Sondek LP-12 tonearm recommendations?
What turntable and pickup arm are you using now? If you’re just starting out, I’d keep the Rega for now. 
Should a high end system be flexible, or demanding?
douglas_schroedercleeds, yes, I do have actual evidence of my claim. First, I have built hundreds of audio systems from extreme budget on the low end of a couple thousand dollars up to HiFi at the $100K mark. In reviewing I compare such syste... 
Should a high end system be flexible, or demanding?
douglas_schroederThe fact is that most audiophiles' systems are not nearly as good as they think.Really? Do have any actual evidence to support that "fact"?They blame the compressed music ...And for good reason!... when in fact it is their rig ... 
How long does Class A have?
mrmeaner ... my question was not meant to be “inflammatory” my question was a genuine comment about inefficient amps and power hungry devices in our changing world, no one forced to read it or insulted by my OP, just a genuine question.Nonsen... 
60 Hz Hum from Powered Sub
oldhvymec... A common and a ground CAN (not should) share the same bus with a jumper in the main. I keep them separate. That jumper can be the source of a lot of noise in house wiring ...It isn't clear what you're saying here. All neutrals and... 
Record Cleaning Machines
oldaudiophileI use a carbon fiber brush, as well. I also use an Onzow stylus cleaner that I love. Using one of those shows you what kind of gunk or dirt a stylus picks up, even on a "clean" record after one play.If you’re truly playing a clean LP ... 
TEKTON IMPACT MONITORS
phcollieI responded to a thread titled Why do people sell Tekton Speakers right after receiving them? and can not find the entire discussion ... Can someone please explain why an entire thread was deleted instead of just the offending post(s... 
How long does Class A have?
holmzAs my amps run on 230v I guess they draw 1/2 the current and 1/2 the power?No, your amp draws the same amount of current at either voltage, all other things being equal.  
TEKTON IMPACT MONITORS
arafiq ... a lot of negativity around Tekton has little to do with the product itself ...more often than not the shills have a very condescending tone. I think the owner would do well to talk to the shills and ask them to calm down, instead o...