digsmithd

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What is your routine for break-in of cd player
I second the ayre disk routine,but i listen to music at night then put on track 4 of ayre disk.(Sim 400 hrs at least). 
Takamine EG561 with Bass Amp
Ill try this again..fender has a couple that might work(bdec-30)has effects...line 6 has the studio 110.That sounds right in the pocket$.Has 10 in,75 watt and some basic effcts...good luck.Stay away from peizo horn models!! 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
You have narrowed it down to a few polular great cables(resale in mind?)Nothing works like real world experience in your own system..youll know it when you hear it.With that in mind considering everybody tastes in music differs,sometimes alot. 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
Cables asside neutron....You might consider going up the chain on a power conditioner too?that has hugh impact as well. 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
My venture into the power cable end of audio is somewhat limited to just using shunyata products.Just upgraded to the helix range on every thing,power cond included.Wow what a differance.Not sure if your Quintet is passive?that might not be import... 
The ole fan trick.
Thanks guys for your responses...that seems to be the way to go. 
What does microphonic tube sound like?
You tap the suspect tube and if the filaments buzz or make noise youve found your culprit. 
Good USED Speaker Cable Choices for $300-$500 ?
Az satori,Hollowgram2,kimber 8tc.Many more. 
Gil Scott-Heron
He has always been in the face of whats happening with cultural issues,ect.He goes back 30 years or more for me....hes an original rapper,saying that before there was. 
How old is NBS?
I heard from freind that new owner,walter still with them though. 
Travails of Adagio burn-in...include tweeters?
I dont think i ever experienced that....they did go from ok to great sounding after the first 300 hrs.I would talk to robert about that asap.Mine were shipped via pallet direct. 
Dual volume controls on superphon pre-amp
If it is the dual mono model it does replace the balance...but when stan warren designed it the were mirror image channels so neither channel relied on the other.I really enjoyed mine back then.replaced with higher end vol atteuators bumped it up ... 
New fantastic room but system pissing off neighbor
Once you get them going its never enough it seems to accomadate neighbors.Try to enjoy guilt free listening is hard in multi dwelling cicumstances...do your best #$ the rest,gooodluck. 
Is cable synergy important?
I agree with foster,i think that they do work better in harmony(resistance?).Using az also,imho. 
Which James Bond Theme Recording
Goldfingaaa!!