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Do high level sub inputs really sound better?
I've heard that using high level inputs bypasses a stage of gain so the sub's amp runs cleaner. This is of course assuming that the amp in the sub is of lesser quality than the main amp, which is often the case. I have a PS Audio GCC amp with remo... 
Who is Michael Fremers'
I like the Michael Fremmers. He very nice man, I think. I watch the DVD movie program he make and have hand party explosion while I watch him talk records. 
Will an RCM make the Rice Krispies go away?
Rice Krispies are a delicious snack, and I hope they never go away. 
No Audiophiles in Hollywood
I thought those were just plain old vinyl fans in Ghost world as opposed to audiophiles. 
Techs in NYC - I need names
Analogique can be very expensive, and one woman told me she spent I think over $100 for a belt and "cleaning" of a technics turntable.A friend also took some older Macintosh (solid state) gear there for a complete overhaul. They got top notch serv... 
No Audiophiles in Hollywood
Waking life - even though animated- had a scene in a guys apartment with tons of LP's and a nitty gritty machine. I was shot on DV then converted to animation however- so i was realy there. 
Raven One
Once my Raven One/Phantom/hyperphono/Tron Seven comes I will probably not be able to post because I'll be in analog heaven and I'm not sure if they have broadband there. 
Raven One
My Raven One should be here by mid May. I just decided to upgrade the arm board to bronze after reading a Raven One thread on PinkFishmedia. Many of us know the benefits of brass cones (I have brass sistrum speaker stands that are amazing). I actu... 
Survey-What is your most used source?
A number of months ago I started using some tube MA-1's I haven;t fired up in years and connected my variable out phono pre directly balanced, so I had Only 1 source- Vinyl. Cut to several months later, I get a pre amp and can now listen to digita... 
Most Effective Tweaks
If you can't do dedicated AC lines, (I can't) putting in an Oyaide AC receptable (Male end alse feeding a romex extension) was a Massive and cheap upgrade in sound quality. 
I Need a Power Amp for my Studio Monitors
try a ps audio trio amp - or trio control amp 
Turntables from 1-10: Personality 8.5 Beauty 12
Anything under $10K is basically a close and play phonograph.You want something nice, be prepared to shell out the big bucks.Walker - maybe nice sound but ugly as hell.for looks I suggest the Basis work of art - cheap at around $25Khttp://www.basi... 
Lyra Helikon SL Opinions?
Leica man,First of all you should be spending money on an M8 and lenses, rather than this audio junk.... (Okay I'm kidding, I'd love an M8 but just ordered a whole new front end, as you will read)I also presently own the WTT and arm. It has served... 
How to get 5.1 digital source into analog pre-amp
outlaw audio 990 is a good sounding cheap 5.1 ch pre/processor for $1100 new or a bit less used. it is a large however. thats what I use to feed HT to my 2 chan. system. 
Law of "increasing returns" Oyaide AC outlet/plug
Though I never compared the 2 formulas, I read opinions of the two and picked what I thought would work for me.