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room analysis software
I've never tried the denim acoustic insulation.I chose to use GIK products for room treatment for 3 reasons:1- Their prices are great especially for bass traps2- They have the best customer service. You can send them photos or drawings of your roo... 
room analysis software
Eleet,My goal is to have a flat curve and I'm using a JL Audio Fathom F110 for the lower frequencies. For room treatment I'm using GIK tri trips for the corners and a set of 244's panels for the first reflections. Just using those has made a consi... 
room analysis software
There is a free program called REW on the Home Theater Shack website. All you need to do is be a member and you can download the program. There is plenty of help and useful links to help get you started as there is a learning curve to use the prog... 
Upgrading Fuses
I recently tried an Acme fuse in my Pass Labs XA30.5 amp and heard in immediate improvement. I wouldn't say it was a significant improvement, but not a subtle one either. At first I heard more high end extension. The next day I heard an extension ... 
Best audio purchase of 2011
Pass Labe XA30.5 and Placette Active preamp. Listening to a well recorded cd is a sublime experience! 
So, what's your audio resolution for 2012?
Let's see...Experiment with different power cables and speaker cablesBut mostly, I'll be enjoying lots of new music and being in BLISS :) 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Not sure if you've seen this thread or not, but it is a 7 page thread on the Oppo 95 on the Modwright forum page of Audio Circle. http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=91731.0 
Critical Listening Training Document
I just bought that Aaron Copland book on Amazon. Looks like a good read. Thanks for this post and the book recommendation. 
Critical Listening Training Document
The link is a bad link an it won't open. Try again please. I'm interested in reading it. 
Man in need of new music
My favorite is Rachmaninoff because his music is powerful, delicate and beautiful. I fell in love with "Symphonic Dances" put out by Reference Recording. It is HDCD and is very well recorded. Actually it won a grammy for the engineering- it's that... 
The Audiophile's Wife
I find myself looking forward to reading the new blog post that arrives on Fridays. It always gives me a chuckle. 
Tyler Decades Not much press but how good?
Desalvo55- Let's get an update on your Decade now that it is broken in. 
Should cable elevators be used?
Is anybody using cable elevators on wood floors or is that a non-issue? 
Pre for Pass XA60.5
I have an XA30.5 and it sounds truly sublime. In my opinion it sounds like the best of what tubes and solid state can offer in one solution.With that in mind, I would recommend you consider getting a totally transparent preamp. I'm using a Placett... 
OPPO 83SE AC Fuse
I tried to do the same thing with my Oppo 83. I popped the hood and found the fuse located near where the power cord goes in. It was in a fuse holder that seemed complicated to get the fuse released. I'm no expert with electronics, so it wouldn't ...