dalekroberts

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What tweak, what to do?
First, see if vibration is being transmitted to and through the coffee table. If there is, is it floor borne or air borne. If it's floor borne take a look at the speakers and see if they are the source. If so, use some vibration control on them an... 
Will storing used speakers for 1 year damage it?
Try to store them in a climate controlled environment. Extremes of temperature and frequent temperature changes may effect driver surrounds and high humidity could corrode binding posts or other contacts. Also, try to cover them or store them in t... 
What is your best kept secret in mid-fi?
Absolutely, CURRENT DELIVERY. To quote from Mark Levinson's 2001 Playlist, "A common misconception is that amplifiers actually make a small signal larger. In reality, they convert the power from an AC outlet into several successively larger, but p... 
BAT VK-200, Plinius SA100 MK3, or Levinson 27.5?
System synergy is not always predictable. Certainly a manufacturer can attempt to match their preamp, amps and other components. I purchased a Classe CP-60 preamp, then matched it with a BAT VK-200. The combo works very well together. If you inten... 
Physical explanation of amp's break in?
My understanding of break in (of components and cables) is that current flowing in new circuitry is finding the path of least resistance through the lattice of molecules that make up conductors. For components the highest concentration of conducti... 
Creek 5350/5350SE U-bar jumpers
I have a pair of Tara Labs Missing Links for sale if you are interested. 
Cardas / Ayre system enhancement CD
I have the XLO / Reference CD you refer to and the Ayre / Cardas disc. I found the demag track on the Ayre / Cardas disc to be noticeably more effective than the similar track on the XLO disc, probably two or three times more effective. Well worth... 
FM Reception question, please
I have a Magnum Dynalab MD-100 tuner. The Magnum Dynalab ST-2 and Fanfare FM2G are very similar. I tried the ST-2 indoors and outdoors (but not at a high elevation) and it was surprising ineffective. I stayed with my Magnum Dynalab Silver Ribbon, ... 
Has anyone tried home-made PCs offered on AudiogoN
Thanks for the responses. My question is aimed more at listings which are offering home-assembled Power Cords for sale.