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What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Dee Lucas - The Smooth Factor  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Eric Clapton - 24 Nights  
Update on Production of Western Electric Tubes
@twoleftears - Yes, see below link. It is for gathering information for their planning tube production lineup expansion, however that doesn’t mean all tube types would be produced. https://www.westernelectric.com/expand    
Update on Production of Western Electric Tubes
@lg1 The article did not mention that WE had any intention in making the EL34. Guess we'll see down the road what possible other decisions they make  
How to secure a large power cord to a piece of equipment?
+1 chayro  
Was my friend given misinformation.
Think you’re being generous describing a Best Buy Magnolia employee as an Audio Expert. But hopefully you were being humorous  
Was my friend given misinformation.
Must not be much of a friend , he listened to the best buy guy and not you  
Results with Shunyata Venom Defender
Don't have a dedicated circuit, defender didn't drop the volume slightly or otherwise in either of my systems  
Results with Shunyata Venom Defender
I added a defender in both of my systems a while ago and have not found them to have caused any "lean" sound; rather they added to the benefits already provided by the Blue Circle power conditioners i use  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Acoustic Alchemy - Against the Grain  
New Coincident Frankenstein 300B Stereo Version
@sim_audio_nerd - suggest private messaging member charles1dad , though he may see this thread and respond directly. He has coincident speakers, preamp  and Frankenstein; and I find him to be objective in providing his thoughts  
Ridiculous sale
The ridiculous price on the Decware has now dropped from $4500 to $3600 - still over priced. BTW, the ad claims that the bypass cap upgrade is $400, Decware site states $250. Best to know who you are dealing with  
Audioquest Storm Series power cables
@westcoastaudiophile "thanks for your fb on my credibility, sorry for not impressing you much (yet)!" LOL - still not and frankly won’t be. Be happy in your measurement world doing whatever it is that you do. I’ll enjoy listening to music in my s... 
Audioquest Storm Series power cables
No disagreement with your statement music_is_life - I’ve had a $200 power cord that made a noticeable difference; and have gotten more benefits going beyond that . Too each his own on drawing the line on amount spent. My issue is with folks who ju... 
Audioquest Storm Series power cables
@westcoastaudiophile - Do your own homework; I've done mine and made the change.  Fell free to give it try and post your objective experience. If not just stop with your know it all pronouncements , your supposed background isn’t impressing anyone...