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New ACME outlet sounds worse
Polarity correctness should be -Black(hot) wire goes to outlet screw that is gold color.White(neutral) wire goes to outlet screw that is silver color.That's it!Cheers,Gregg 
The best way to isolate my subs from the floor?
I too live in an old house with hardwood floors. I have had great results with my large Dynaudio Temptation speakers sitting on 1" thick granite slabs with 3 Aurios(ball bearing) between the granite slabs and the speakers. Really tightens up the b... 
Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K
Harder to come by, but I love my Dynaudio Temptations. Great sound, slender profile, beautiful asthetics, and a non-box sound!Cheers,Gregg 
SoundAnchor stands or Black Racing cones???
I have had incredible results placing 3 Aurios(ball bearing)under each of my Dynaudio Temptations. Might give them a try. Incidently, I have a Sound Anchors rack system with Aurios under it, also!Cheers,Gregg 
Cable Suggestions for Marantz SA-1
I have had great results with the Purist Audio VENUSTAS cable. SA-1 to Placette Passive Preamp to PASS X350.Cheers,Gregg 
SACD search for $4k-6k
FWIW - I have my Marantz SA-1 up for sale here. Has been upgraded with the new SuperClockII....simply amazing resolution. E-mail me if you are interested. 
Good power cable for PASS X-350 ?
The Virtual Dynamics NITE power cord works great! Can be found used for around $400 - a bargain.Cheers,Gregg 
What are the most under-appreciated products?
I have had great success using Aurios under my Dynaudio Temptations. Also under my SA-1 Front end and DVD player.Super tweak!Cheers,Gregg 
Review: Marantz Marantz DV-8400 & SA-14 vs. others CD Player
I have a Marantz SA-1 which I love. Wonder how the SA-14 compares in sound - similar?What really blew me away was when I added the new SuperClock II - WOW!! What an improvement in everything. Wonder if the SA-14 uses the same clock and am sure it ... 
What does Flat Earth mean in audio circles?
Flat Earth is also the name of a distributor of European brand audio equpment like Mana, etc.Cheers,Gregg 
SOL if captive power cord?
Another solution is to get a PS Audio Juice Bar power strip. You can plug several units into it, and use a premium power cord to power the bar.Cheers,Gregg 
If it were you, which non-Sony SACD?
I have really been impressed since I added the new Superclock II to my Marantz SA-1. Used to own the Sony SCD-1, and this is really a big step up!Cheers,Gregg 
Best SACD/CD player I can get for $5k new or used
Since I upgraded to a Superclock II in my Marantz SA-1, I am thrilled with the improvements! Far better build quality inside compared to my previous Sony SCD-1.See them on sale here for around $2800-3000, a steal!I have the SA-1 plugged into an Au... 
Wanna know how noisy your AC is ?
Sign me up also. Sounds like a most generous offer!Thanks!Gregg 
Do you own the last amp you'll ever buy?
With the advance of newer technology, how could one ever be completely satisfied. Is any one still hanging on to that 10 year old computer? As this is a hobby, most here are never static.Cheers,Gregg