helomech

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Recommendation for a power conditioner
Paul Mitchell conditioners really smooth things out and stop frizzle. 
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
I’ll probably be listing a pair of Mye stands on here in the near future. Keep a look out.I moved my 1.7s onto a new home but I can attest that the Mye stands make a considerable improvement. I don’t believe in magic cables, fuses, or any of that ... 
Adding a turntable to my system
Most of the time the Debut Carbon comes with a pre-installed 2M red cartridge.I've owned a Debut Carbon, an overrated table IMO.  Consider the Rega P1 turntable. For Phono preamps, it's tough to beat the Schiit Mani or U-turn Pluto at $100 and $89... 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
@stfoth, You hit the nail on the head. For less than the cost of his Auris, he can get a Wi-Fi streaming adapter and cut out Bluetooth all together. If that's not an option, any number of EQ apps will allow him to tailor the sound without the hass... 
VPI is bringing back the Magic Brick!
Thanks for sharing lak, I'll be sure to add PS Audio to my list. 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
Shadorne,That's genius! I've heard that keeping a space heater near the cables warms the sound as well. 
Warm, rich sounding interconnects?
You'd be better served by downloading an EQ app.  
VPI is bringing back the Magic Brick!
I didn't realize VPI dabbles in the snake oil industry.  
Lets talk tubes in Pharaoh Integrated
@albers89,My apologies for the interjection, but IME, you won't be able to achieve that "fullness" with the Pharoah. I believe I know exactly what you’re referring to and it’s the same reason I sold my Pharoah. The tubes aren’t the issue. I’m sorr... 
Does anyone remember the phone call listening room inmprovement scam?
About as ludicrous as some Synergistic Research products. 
$10K-15K short list?
Definitely consider a used pair of Revel Salon 2.Also consider the quite large stand mount Harbeth Monitor 40.2 and Spendor SP100R2.It's all personal of course. 
Tekton vs. Salk Sound?
I've been told there's a Salk group over on Audiocircle. You might try there. 
Kef 107 vs triton 1
Go with the Kefs and don't look back. GE Tritons are some of the most overrated speakers on the market.  
Need advice about upgrading speakers ( it might be the last one i own).
SunnyJim,The Stirling specs are very misleading to say the least. Their detail retrieval is far superior to many competing brands. They can play loud as well, maybe not rock concert volumes, but louder than I would care to listen. I think you shou... 
Looking for input: Best material for mid range cone
@russ751,You misread my post regarding aluminum drivers. It was sarcasm. I was referring to the fact that aluminum drivers are far from a new concept, yet many highly regarded manufacturers continue to use them in everything from bass woofers to t...