hifiman5

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Vibration Control
There is often talk here of "repeatability" when folks try different tweaks.  By changing the footers in my arsenal, I can always detect sonic changes.  The trick is finding the best combination of footers and mass loading of the component chassis... 
Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat
@tommylion Mind-reading too?? You are indeed multitalented! 🧐 
Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat
@tommylion   Thank goodness you enforced the rules.  👮🏼‍♂️ 
Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat
@fleschler  As one who has not tried any of Mr. Mrock's products, the fanboys here do present as a "cult-like" group.  For those who are citizens of the USA, the first amendment, as far as I know, has not been repealed!  Participants here can read... 
CDs Vs LPs
@dynaquest4I'm glad it's not just me.😧 
CDs Vs LPs
@atmasphere    You have mentioned twice or more on this thread that the quality of the phono stage has an impact on the audibility of vinyl surface noise.Exactly!  I recently upgraded from a 25 year old Aragon 47k phono stage to a Luxman E-250.  I... 
Like female vocals - Check out Cold Specks
My thanks to those here who turned me on to Karen Souza, Kandace Springs and Melody Gardot.  Lovin' it!  Not sure about Cold Specks yet.  Need to hear some more and see if her "slightly raspy" vocals work for me.  Appreciate being alerted to her r... 
Newer cars without cd players-what now?
The loss of CD players in cars can be a bummer.  I don't often listen to music in the car as I prefer talk radio there on Sirius XM.  However, I do have an Apple iPod Classic 160 Gig. connected to my infotainment system via USB.  It shows up on th... 
Tung-Sol EL-34B vs Genalex Gold Lion KT77 for Cayin A100T Integrated Tube Amplifier
OP - I would strongly recommend you contact Ron Sheldon at Cryoset.  I get my Gold Lion 12Au7s and GZ34 rectifier tubes from him..  The cryogenically treated tubes from Cryoset  last a real long time.  They start off and stay quiet!  Very even, li... 
Tube suggestions for hybrid integrated amp
I have been using Gold Lion 12AU7's sourced from Ron Sheldon at Cryoset.  Very linear sound and they last a vey long time!  I buy all of my tubes there if Ron carries what I need.  My Gold Lion GZ34 rectifier tube from Cryoset is a huge improvemen... 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
@legarem   Congratulations!!  Great decision!  Many folks who were experienced listening to the .5 and the DNA-1 preferred the .5 for its sweetness.  So... you will have a nice sounding amp from the get go with the option to max. it out down the r... 
So what’s the future look like
The audio world is in a strange state these days.  You have lots of young folks who listen to lossy formats on wretched equipment and then on the other hand you have a significant interest in vinyl among others.  Good lord, even reel to reel is at... 
Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat
@oregonpapa   I'm actually considering an E Mat for my electrical service, so I am not in any way trolling...but...are you okay? 
Best CD lens cleaner
@audiosense  Again, why is such a device necessary or even desirable? 
I need cables for my 2 channel system
Here is the link at Moon Audio.  If its cable they make it!  https://www.moon-audio.com/audio-cables/usb.html