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The problem with PLC
@kenjit They used to ridicule Einstein when he was alive. The world only found out he was a genius once hed died. Sad but true. Completely false. He was widely recognized but within and without academia while still alive. You really don't kno... 
Female XLR to RCA?
elliottbnewcombjr XLR is really for Pro use with long runs, prevents interference to signals. There's nothing magic about an XLR connector. Their advantage in long runs is only when they're used in balanced circuits. It's not uncommon to s... 
Western Electric 12AX7 coming this summer.
czarivey Looks like trip to Russia will save you a lot on vacuum tubes! Good luck with the return trip.  
Good old days
rvpiano I’m talking about being a sound addict. Yes, that's what I was referring to. Addiction is a terrible thing, because it means you've forsaken control over your life. That's why I encouraged you to get help.  
Good old days
rvpiano I am an addict. Addiction is a terrible thing. I hope you can get some help.  
Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade?
johnk ... why are so many upgrading fairly new gear that’s fully working? ... Some people enjoy swapping equipment around. It's not my thing, but it doesn't concern me that others enjoy it. I think it mostly a stereotype, though. Most audiophi... 
Absorption, Diffusion or a combination of it all?
pedroeb ... So for clarity, I prefer my sound to be direct. I group diffusion with diffraction and reflection as unwanted complexities that were never intended ... Reflections, diffusion and diffraction are all part of sound in the natural wor... 
Bose 901 VI flat?
  jonicurn Wow! I have never received so much help and advice from any forum ever! This has been so helpful ... i don’t have the ears you guys have but im now very happy with my setup Ignore those who don’t like your speakers. You’re happy an... 
Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade?
Yup, it's a bloody conspiracy, for sure. It's amazing that you figured it out. Congrats! What do you plan to do next?  
un-becoming an audiophile
grislybutter ... My wealthy acquaintances regular brag about how little taxes they pay with accounting tricks and feel sorry for me to have to pay my dues in full ... Don't let them trouble you. Real wealth doesn't brag. It doesn't have to.  
where and how to find blank "music" CD's
mspot Blank CD discs are generic and there is no distinction between writing audio or data onto them. There are two types of writable blank CD discs, and your Teac is compatible with both: CD-R (CD Recordable) ... CD-RW (CD Rewritable) .... 
Bose 901 VI flat?
You need the EQ either in a tape loop, or if your receiver has pre out/amp in, you can use that. The 901s are designed to be used with the EQ.  
Lend me your ears...
ott I live in an area where it isn't possible to audition ... I'd like to do this for around $15k ... I also live in an underserved area. But when spending that kind of money, I get in my car and take a ride for an in-person audition. The... 
Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops
lewm ... the laugh is on me. Staticmaster not Dynagroove. I can’t even imagine how I came up with that name ... Perhaps an inner cranial static discharge. It could happen. ... if you have one don’t eat it. Further reading suggests poloni... 
Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops
lewm Has anyone got a Dynagroove brush? Hmmm, Dynagroove was an RCA "innovation," no? There’s a strip of polonium built in near the fibers that emits both positive and negative ions. You use it as a brush like the Audioquest brush. They were...