elevick

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ear care
Have you tried listening in mono? Things may sound much better in mono vs stereo since you are getting such an imbalance.Work sounds rough but better than asbestos removal...See an audiologist about custom fitted earplugs that will prevent leaks. 
IR receiver/sensor
Do you have an IR input in the rear? If so, a wired sensor is cheap and easy to get. 
Help with DAC Going nuts
That's the problem when looking at DAC's. They are impossible to tell apart on paper and all become obsolete in months due to new chips coming out. I use different ones for different uses. My computer one is a Musiland MD-10. The sound is great fo... 
open baffle speaker question
I had David Lucas open baffles a while back. It took 4 12" woofers to generate good bass. The sound was very encompassing because it did radiate in virtually every direction. You can't call that good imaging...However, you have to be very careful ... 
Hard of Hearing Headphones for TV
Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming...My hopes are to get him headphones he will be happy with. Then he might actually get on his audiologist to find him hearing aids that work as well or better than those. We all get stubborn and cheap i... 
Hard of Hearing Headphones for TV
Thanks for the input. The stereo route won't work-he'll blast everyone out! He has no sympathy and doesn't feel left out.Timrhu:How long do the batteries last on the Stereo Ears? 
Blind Person Needs a New FM Receiver
I like my trio, however not for a blind person. The remote is impossible to use in the dark because all of the buttons are identical. You have to use the remote for certain functions as well. Have you looked at the NAD or Rotel. It could be a dvd ... 
What are best speakers for VTL 125 amps and 90dB ?
Are you blowing the tweeters? Are you a metal head? Vandy's are great but can't stand distortion/distorted recordings. 
What credit cards do you use?
I use my Amex whenever possible. The benefits are numerous:Extended warranties, easy proof for insurance, great tracking, no limit, no payment games (I pay in full every month) and they give rewards points. The points aren't exactly cash back but ... 
6+ year old pc/os. should i upgrade?
USB connections have gotten better. Faster & you get more of them.Wireless has improved considerably.Vista is a dog.Media player has improved considerably.Most new PC's will have internal drives big enough to back up your 1TB, which is a smart... 
small amp
Parasound Z series is great. 
Good quality RCA TT switch?
Have you considered 1 table with 2 arms? Also, many phono pre's have inputs for mm & mc. You could run one of each per table?Personally, I'd avoid anything that might add hum to a table. 
gallo nucleus w/Rogue M-120
The first time I ever heard the Gallo's was with Rogue gear. It was simply amazing! 
Replacement for Nordost Cables in my system?
I can't call my Nordost bright, more like revealing. If anything in your system is bright, they won't cover it up. For a little warmth, I sometimes will switch to Kimber, JPS or Apature to soften things up. 
Relate sensitivity/impedance to speaker efficiency
Meiwan, see if this helps:at 8 ohms on 87db speakers, at 1 meter in front of them1 watt = 87db2 watts = 90db4 watts = 93db8 watts = 96db16 watts = 99db32 watts = 102db64 watts = 105db128 watts = 108dbIt takes double the wattage to gain 3db.You hav...