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How to tweak a system.
The beauty of the XLO Test CD Track 3 (out-of-phase) is that set up of speakers using Track 3 is independent of type of speakers, room dimensions, use of room acoustic treatments such as tube traps, location of windows, and openings to other rooms... 
Liquid CD treatments?
This just in:http://positive-feedback.com/Issue26/cjdiaries.htm 
Are there any GOOD Dylan SACD remasters?
Dylan's Oh, Mercy on hybrid SACD is very very good. 
Awesome new "Kind Of Blue" Redbook CD reissue
I just got my 2006 reissue of Kind of Blue on-line at Sony Music Store for 9 bucks. 
LS3/5a's - what amps are you using?
I also drove LS3/5As w/ Berning EA-230. I had the first or second EA-230 prototype, circa 1982. 
Should we upgrade high end fuses?
In the interest of fairness, the third high end fuse source is Furutech at:www.furutech.com 
Which would you choose to isolate your turntable?
Sndsrtaud: "Show me the data!" "Show me the patents!" That's pretty good. 
Which would you choose to isolate your turntable?
"The BM-8 isolates down to 0.5 Hz vertical and 1.5 Hz horizontal. Nobody is doing that."Well, I wouldn't say nobody. 
Replacement Fuse's - What are my options ????
Of course, the copper vs silver fuse debate is inevitable. 
Replacement Fuse's - What are my options ????
The listening test will verify the proper direction. With any fuse, even one that is 10 years old."In all my experience with such fuse holders the arrow should go from left to right when you are looking at the fuseholder. " - that all depends on w... 
Replacement Fuse's - What are my options ????
Aggielaw, I have Isoclean fuses with arrow facing towards the component in the fuse holder. This seems to be the correct direction. Reversing the direction of any or all fuses makes the sound noticeably overly bright. Hope this helps. GK 
Replacement Fuse's - What are my options ????
Aggielaw -- Q: Which direction were the arrows on the Isocleans pointing when you placed them in the fuse holders?... just curious? 
Favorite Non-Major Record Label
Moment, most live traditional Indian music, tablas and sitars and such. Unreal sound quality. 
Should we upgrade high end fuses?
And those Acme fuse holders are just as important as the high end fuses. 
Deutsche Grammophon Original Masters Series
The (stereo) ones I have from about 8 years ago are outstanding, for example the Strauss Ein Heldenleiben and Beethoven 5. No reason to think the Monos wouldn't be terrific.