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Tube PHONO preamp interference - RFI, EMI, bad grounding?
For Noromance, I would agree with your idea. Just because I recently;y got a new TV (air) antenna that had a built-in filter for WiFi frequencies. IT cleared up a lot of degrading interference. I would also suggest that Philipm looks at his neighb... 
Room tuning or listen to as is condition?
It is due to this exact type of thing, that makes me angry when someone comes out bashing certain equipment like bass speakers (drivers). Of course on that note, I also have to consider the designer when a certain driver fails in a DIY build. I ha... 
Has anyone had on of these CD players? How good are they?
I have mixed emotions about the common attitude that they will all wear out. Yes, in time all mechanical devices wear out, BUT how much time does it take for a CD Transport? Now, I have destroyed a number of Cassette players and they were NEVER ma... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
SNS; Also when looking at TOSLINK fiber cables look at the materials and the stiffness. Too stiff of a cable makes them hard to manage, many consumer reports will mention this. and the ends, I DO NOT like plastic connectors. Not that a gold plated... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
For SNS, As far as cables go, I find the product descriptions on AMAZON quite nice, I also have a subscription to the AudioAdvisor catalog which has a few dedicated retailers they like. I have found that Pangea, Audioquest, Cardas, and even Kimber... 
Jazz for aficionados
I am dismayed at the number of people that stay stuck on the old classic names. Not that they aren't worthy. For heaven's sake I started out on those same albums back in the 60s but if I had stopped there I would never have heard musicians like Fu... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
I would caution you on expecting a Fiber Optic cable to be GLASS. Now recently some better manufacturers are starting to put out these cables in the glass but if they don't specify glass, you can bet it is Plastic. and even that isn't so bad unles...