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Power bar for DC components
No, not really, but the parts you need to build one are all off the shelf plug and play units. Just go to an RV store or Auto parts store and purchase the following:1.a 12 volt battery with decent cca's 2.a 12 volt to 110 volt adapter (buy the exp... 
HELP - Building stereo room, need advice ASAP
Right now, this second, go out and beg, borrow, buy, or steal a book on the subject. I recommend The Master Handbook of Acoustics by:F. Alton Everest & Ken C. PohlmannI read it before during and after the construction of my room. And I believe... 
MS Windows 7 "Room Correction" feature?
Unfortunately I can't answer your question directly, as I don't use my computer for tuning. I chose to go with a Pioneer Elite unit that tunes for standing waves, frequency response, and phase control. It came with a microphone that has a mono 1/8... 
Does my acoustic ideology make me an outcast?
Hey Chayro I get my daily scare fix at Wallmart. Jallen, don't get me wrong i don't really care what other think of me. But I've had the inability to play well with other Audiophiles for as long as I can remember.Jmcgrogan2, I've actually met Andr... 
What did you own in the 60's?
My Father's look in his eyes, my Mothers intentions, and perhaps some future therapy issues:).AndrewSynesthesia Studios 
Bookshelf Speakers; Ported vs. Acoustic Suspension
Well I'm a "hands on" kinda guy, so I would opt for the ported setup and make some minor tweaks, if needed. The 15" space you described should be fine for any practical setup. However, if you plan on concert levels, the ports may cause some minor... 
Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no?
Although I can achieve some very impressive results with just L/R speakers, I gotta say. I recently upgraded and (this is important) So that all my speakers (L/C/R/SR/SL) are identical in performance @ 125watts RMS per L/C/R/SR/SL channels @ 8 ohm... 
AR ground issue
Have you tried using a phono specific pre-amp?AndrewSynesthesia Studios 
Why am I all of a sudden getting hum in my system?
In my experience Humming noise comes from two main but not exclusive sources, 1. RF interference (Radio Frequency Interference) - or - 2. A bad or weak ground. However in your case you're dealing with phono outputs and there can be some impedance... 
Do the Audio gods shine upon you?
Have you ever experienced Synesthesia, specifically auditory Synesthesia. (You should look it up if you're not already familiar). I have said condition and I can't tell if it is a gift from god or a curse from all that is evil. Maybe I'll look int... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
An Audiophiles car is an extension of his/her personality and reflects that. Me I have a Dodge Stratus chosen solely for it's pass thru trunk and cheap repair bills. I filled every thing with expanding foam, cut, hacked, reworked and tweaked what ... 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
The system MUST play HEAVY METAL! Well! Especially in the car so I can p*** off all those trunk rattling gangster wannabe's in traffic with real music.Yours truly,Via my wife Andrew Synesthesia Studios 
You know you're an audiophile if--
If your wife has no trunk for groceries, every room in the house has a stereo (including bathroom's), and I have a dedicated room just for audio! Not to mention I get some of my best sleep with bands like Tool (heavy metal) playing at 120db in my ... 
Where does your user name come from?
Dynami28 comes from two parts, Dynami - in this case it is referring to the ancient Greek word Dynami - meaning - Power, speed, strength, agility, knowledge....etc. And the 28 that's for me (sorry). I have Dynami tattooed on my right forearm, and ... 
Building a house with dedicated stereo room-advice
This may sound a bit strange at first, but if you're building the room from scratch (something I've done). Hang all of your high end electrical outlets from the ceiling on the sides of the room. Also if possible, build in a rear access point if yo...