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Lets talk dedicated lines
Those convenience outlets are typically daisy-chained to other outlets, often in different rooms. That's not the equal of a dedicated line that runs straight from the receptacle back to the service panel, especially when you're trying to keep all ... 
Any thoughts or experience on the current and future of FM radio?
The corporate consolidation of the radio industry in the US has really hurt programming quality, and the industry's steep revenue declines - a result of its digital non-broadcast competition - mean things aren't likely to get better anytime soon. ... 
Screw on banana/spade connectors
erik_squiresThe screw/sleeve/wire combination has been rock solid and never given me a concern, with either Furutech or WBT.WBT makes excellent connectors and I wouldn't hesitate to use them.  
Future of cables!
millercarbonWhat I know is it doesn’t matter. Doesn’t matter to the point not even wasting my time to read the article. Because it is a waste of time. This is the logical fallacy of circular reasoning, also known as "begging the question," tha... 
Nakamichi 700 - need advice
Soundsmith does excellent work on Nakamichi decks. Willy Hermann is also often recommended, although I don't have personal experience with him. 
Higher End DACs
Hey @bo1972 ...This thread is: "Higher End DACs "Could you please try to keep your posts on topic? 
What have you liked in a Audiophile FM table radio?
I used a Proton 300/301 for years. It was a great unit, and I had a Sony TC-D5M tape deck connected to it. Sweet! 
Higher End DACs
bo1972Humans are 100% unfit for audio, but they even don’t know yet. Most of us here are humans, I think. We’re mere mortals, so it may be difficult for us to accept the proclamations made by a superhuman, or god, or whatever it is that you’re try... 
LP made from a digital master recording...
mijostyn... DACs recreate the analog signal from digital data. If I show you both an analog 100 Hz waveform and one from a DAC they will look exactly the same. There are no on and offs, no steps. That may be  counterintuitive for some audioph... 
LP made from a digital master recording...
edgewear218 posts02-19-2020 12:17pm... with an analog source vinyl will always be preferable. Provided the record manufacturing process doesn't have any intermediairy digital steps, which would throw all the benefits of the infinite analog sig... 
Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning
j_damon... I’m thinking of building an enclosure of panel insulation to mute the noise, it is kind of annoying Yup, US cleaners do make an annoying racket. Klaudio sold a dampening cabinet for its cleaner. Very effective!  
How to guarantee to lower noise- ground loops in your system
vv32blYour response that me using a ground isolation receptacle and running the ground wire to an outside grounding rod does not sound logical that the circuit breaker could never trip.I never said that the breaker would never trip. Please read mo... 
How to guarantee to lower noise- ground loops in your system
vv32bl... I drove a new ground rod directly outside of my dedicated listening room, and connected an 8 gauge ground wire to an isolated 20 amp receptacle. That receptacle feeds my Pure Power 2000 a/c regenerator and also my APC S20 power condition... 
Flux HiFI Electronic Stylus Cleaner
Yup, it really works. The vibrating bristle pad gives some audiophiles the creeps, but I've never had an issue with it. 
McIntosh Faceplate replacement
Have you checked with McIntosh directly, or a dealer such as Audio Classics?