edstrelow

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Does a new cd transport require break-in time?
As a one-time experimental psychologist working in perception and cognition I suspect I am one of few people in this forum to actually do  human experimentation for a living. I have no time for the double-blind crowd because there are just so many... 
High mass vs Low Mass Turntables - Sound difference?
I have had modest benefits using various sorbothane footers with turntables. I suspect they are more effective at blocking transmission of sound from whatever the turntable is sitting on than in reducing mechanical vibrations in the turntable, fro... 
Sorbathane under granite slabs for speaker bases?
I use spikes on my main speakers.  However I have to say that the sorbothane applied to the front of the speakers, especially the 1/2" 70 duro, does far more for the sound than the spikes. As regard putting sorb footers under speakers, people have... 
Sorbathane under granite slabs for speaker bases?
" Any major dude will tell you."  I prefer my advice from non-dudes! 
Sorbathane under granite slabs for speaker bases?
According to sorbothane’s own site this material dampens vibrations by transforming them to heat. This is basically the "conservation of energy principle." Earlier above someone stated that it just stores energy, but that is not what it tries to d...