dlcockrum

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20A vs 15A Power Conditioners and can I even use a 20A one?
Synergistic Research Powercell 8UEF SE, 10UEF/FEQ, or 12UEFAudioquest Niagara 5000Core Power Technologies Equi=Core 1800Shunyata Denali D2000TTorus Power 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
benjie and eniac,Don't confuse the issue with rational, logic, or actual experience.  You cannot overcome the "My opinion continues..." argument. It's impenetrable as is the gray matter of its author.Dave  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Ain't it a pisser when others refuse to acknowledge your authority. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Ain't it a pisser when nobody will do what you tell them to. 
High Quality Universal Player??
"The Pioneer does have two USB inputs, one in the front and one in the back, and one can access a server with the 88FD to play files from the server."I stand corrected thaluzza. Thank you. It is very hard to tell from the small pics on Pioneer’s w... 
High Quality Universal Player??
Obviously, the Pioneer is a much better built machine. The power supply, chassis and circuit isolation are reminiscent of the top Denon players of the 90's, but with today's top digital technology. Too bad it doesn't have USB input for Tidal strea... 
$500 USB cable
You know you have a crusader when he posts 3 consecutive replies with no specifics or useful information.Dave 
WORST Experience Ever in Dealing With Woodbridge Stereo NJ
firstonetallguy brings up a very valid point regarding problem resolution and my experience mirrors his. FedEx is the worst if something goes awry during shipment/delivery. Even USPS is better (but still sorely lacking). I have had UPS contact dri... 
Looking at a new non-SACD player, but still own lots of SACDs
"The only devices better sonically is the top of the line Ayre and Accuphase."An irresponsible statement, especially from a dealer.Dave  
Oppo Sonica DAC Expected this fall
Wonder why Oppo did not include MQA decoding?Dave 
help thiel 2.4 placement???
As do my 5i's. Dave 
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
http://www.lpgear.com/product/ATART9.html  
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
Not all cartridges work well on a unipivot arm. I would research what owners of VPI's unipivot arm have had best success with. As suggested above, the ART9 is getting great buzz across the board so that would be a Prime candidate, pun intended. ;^... 
help thiel 2.4 placement???
It is true that many Thiel models need proper (high-current) amplifiers to fully bloom in the bass. What are you/were you using, dweller and bundy?Dave 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
George, You keep implying that you and the other three Horsemen (W, P, S) are "the technical ones". Technically what?Dave