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curiousjim

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Whats playing on your system today?
Led Zeppelin lV Deluxe Edition in HR  
What cables to use.
Plus 1 dekay  Amazon has a 15’ hdmi for $16.99 with a 10% off coupon that should do the trick. 4K HDMI Cable 15FT,Highwings 2.0 High Speed 18Gbps HDMI Braided Cord-Supports (4K 60Hz HDR,Video 4K 2160p 1080p 3D HDCP 2.2 ARC-Compatible with Ethern... 
Butcherblock Acoustics "feet" effecting sound and isolation
Under a past amplifier, I used a bamboo cutting board that had a groove around the the edge( to collect juices).  In that groove I glued some fishing, soft rubber worms. Turned it over so the worms were all that touched the counter. I thought it m... 
Hans Beekhuyzen - Why High Rez?
I’m subscribed to his channel and enjoy his videos very much. I have asked a question a few times and he’s always replied, so that’s another plus in my book.  
Starting from scratch in a large room
@deertrail7  The rule of thumb for starting your speaker setup is using an isosceles triangle. So if you’re listening position is 13 feet from your speakers, your speakers should be 13 feet apart to start with and if you’re listening position is ... 
How much is about the recording
I’m pretty happy with my kit, so it’s all about the music.  Now, for example,  I can  listen to Mozart, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and notice the difference’s between various recordings.   
Where to now.?
LOL Plus 4 chayro  
Whats playing on your system today?
Joni Mitchell, Clouds and Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter.  
Whats playing on your system today?
@go4vinyl  I just checked my vinyl and I have a couple of Nucleus albums that I played the heck out of in my the 70’s. I’m going to have to make a day to listen to all the albums they made.😀  
Whats playing on your system today?
Dr. John, Things Happen That Way.  
Is this safe?
Seeing as you are talking about a CD player and not a power amplifier with large capacitors, as soon as they are cool enough to touch would be my answer. I’ve done tube rolling with my preamp and never been zapped. All the best.  
Is this safe?
Seeing as you are talking about a CD player and not a power amplifier with large capacitors, as soon as they are cool enough to touch would be my answer. I’ve done tube rolling with my preamp and never been zapped. All the best.  
Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo?
I bet it sounds really swell, but I can’t see myself buying a huge 4x4 wanna be that costs more than my first house!    
Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo?
@carlsbad  Well I never bought a McIntosh without a jeep attached so there is that. Thanks for the laugh!  
Microphonic from Vacuum Tubes?
@xcool  I’m pretty sure you are not having Microphonic issues.  Do you use a power conditioner? Are you streaming when this happens? what service are you using?  I’m using Amazon and there is often a pop when the tracks change.  It’s kind weird, ...