dekay

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Contact cleaners/What's good?
I recently used Iso alcohol to clean a noisy connection on my amp's selector pot and it worked fine and eliminated the static. I found the info in an old thread at this site. My main concern (other than being mental) is pollution in the LA area th... 
Cambridge Audio D500SE CD player
Trelja: What do you have the player resting on and are you using the stock cord? I have found that both of these issues can increase the sound quality of digital greatly. The few players that I have home demoed with my HT cord and Vibrapod platfor... 
High on Thier List, But Low on Yours
I am dissapointed with: The power supply in Los Angeles, generic power cords supplied with the equipment, my wife tapping her nails or humming to a piece of music while I am attempting to evaluate a new piece of gear or change in my system (I am o... 
Contact cleaners/What's good?
Gallaine: I cheaped out before and did not purchase the Pro-Gold. Now that I think about it the preservative would have been nice to use on the main wall outlet which involves moving heavy furniture to access. 
Best material for speaker cables?
It depends on your system (and room), how the cables are designed and constructed, and last but not least - your personal taste. I can see no answer to your question other than auditioning both types, yourself, in your system. I have not tried sil... 
The best upgrade I ever made!
Mes: I was able to get into the site last night. What is not clear to me from the description is: Does this unit have to be hardwired into the line or is it plug and play? Thanks. David. 
I'm very upset. Let me tell you why.
I agree with CWLondon. My wife is an avid letter writer whether it be the Mayor of Miami or the CEO of Yves Rocher and has gotten a lot accomplished with her well thought and placed letters. Her letter to the mayor appeared in the Miami newspaper ... 
Upsampling/Advice on Transport
Miguelk: I just caught the $700.00 part - !!! 
The best upgrade I ever made!
Thanks Mes: I have added it to the list of possibilities. The APC website is down right now and I will check on it later. I have heard general statements that computer stuff is not good for Hifi (something to do with what it does to sine waves or ... 
Have you heard about new Krell products
I have an eight year old Ralph Lauren red wool hunting jacket that is exceedingly well made of top grade material. It retailed for $475.00 though I paid $99.00 for it at a close out store (it may be a second). I had wanted it, even at the retail p... 
Is it cabin fever or what???
Don't feel bad Ben. I feel the same way about some of the great UK auctions on Ebay for classic gear (the last being for the last batch of Harbeth LS3/5a's produced, the shipping was murder), I live in LA. 
Is it cabin fever or what???
I am with you Trelja, but find it hard not to snip back. Perhaps I will go listen to a few "Bella Ciao" tracks everytime I feel so inclined. David 
Buidling a Classical Library - MUST HAVES!
PS: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is Great Britain's. 
Buidling a Classical Library - MUST HAVES!
"Rossini - Comic Overtures", conducted by Evelino Pido. "Berlioz - Le Carnival Romain ans Symphonie Fantastique", conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras. Both are performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and distributed by The International Music... 
You got to show me something more!
Dr.Slam and Frogman: Both of your posts are super.