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Home Wiring Improvements For Better Quality Sound
Using dielectric grease on connections inside an electric service panel does not seem like a good idea to me at all. 
Kef LS50 - can it handle a subwoofer properly?
You can use an active crossover. That would connect to the KEFs and whatever amp you'll use to drive your subwoofer. 
Short Lifetime for 6NS7 Tubes
lowrider57 ...  I have a new transformer on my street to correct for power swings from old grid and now line voltage is high, but stable at 120V.Actually, 120VAC isn't high household voltage at all, at least not in the U.S., where 123VAC is cons... 
The Legendary ? Infinity IRS V
rvitoHas anyone ever had a chance to compare these to the IRS Beta?I've heard them both, but not in comparable systems or rooms. Some listeners think the Beta's bass is better than that of the IRS. But I think each is best in differently sized ro... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
charles1dad...  I’m sure most reasonable people will acknowledge that "expectation bias " is applicable to both positive and "negative " positions. . You can certainly be convinced that something is not possible and this adamant mindset poten... 
Audio Technica ART9 sounds awful
What tools/process did you use to align the phono cartridge? 
What ever happened to Krell ?
^^^^^^^ It's so sad when some lack the vocabulary to express themselves without resorting to profanity. 
Why are the Infinity IRS, Reference 1b, Beta ect speakers passive on the mids and highs?
partroysound I don't think adding another amp would be too much in cost or space ...Well then, why not give it a try and report back to us?  
Bob Burwen imparts his knowledge
It's Richard Burwen, not Bob. And no, I'm not going to ditch my vacuum tube electronics for high-feedback solid state units as he instructs.I've always held Burwen in high regard, but some of what he claims here is just mistaken. And if he has pro... 
Why are the Infinity IRS, Reference 1b, Beta ect speakers passive on the mids and highs?
I think it's a practical matter. How many amplifiers do you want to have in your system? While it makes practical sense to separate the bass frequencies from the rest of the speaker system - especially when the manufacturer has already committed t... 
A speaker that looks like a driver or a driver that looks like a speaker?
Fugly. Sorry. 
Do I need a power conditioner?
tubes444 ... My audio system when all equipment is playing can surge up to 18 Amps ... As far as the components. ALL R FUSED.I don’t doubt that your system can draw 18A. Typically, a system such as that is best served by using multiple dedicated... 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
geoffkaitDonovan's first name was Mike? I did not know that.Donovan's name is Donovan Leitch.  
Do I need a power conditioner?
tubes444... You can start at your Master breaker panel. I installed Square-D Hospital grade 30AMP breaker ... I’ve used Sq-D 30AMP single pole/Dual function-CAFCI/CFCINo it doesn’t require an electrician ...  If you don’t have a ground rod. Ho... 
Do I need a power conditioner?
perazzi28Generally speaking having 2 dedicated circuits can cause more problems than it will solve. If the two dedicated circuits are connected to the two halves of the balanced AC line you have just created a gigantic antennaI'm not sure what...