hilroy48

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In the sand box
I tried a 2 " thick piece of Granite from a sink cut out from a countertop under my turntable, it caused severe ringing and the sound in the room was terrible. Staying with the sponge hockey pucks.  
suggestions for new phono stage
I have a Saturn Audio Phono on my main system, and a Charisma Audio brand on my second system. Both Are great Phono stages, i run A Gold ring MC cart on both systems.  
??? Fuse UpGrade??What Size???
Go with a 6 amp fuse Fast blow. SR fuses had a history of blowing on inrush current startup if you went with factory size.   
Canare 4S11G OFC Speaker Cables, An Incredible Audio Bargain
I had a set for about 2 hours. For $125.00 cable they were ok, but they didn't have the details of my Madison audio cables. They were dull and flat.  
In the sand box
You are correct, it was play sand they used, not beach sand.   
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
Macintosh, Hegel, Accuphase, Nordost, Kef,   
" the best Tweak ever in the entire audio industry"
Can't stand that loser.  
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
Kiss, Nickleback, Blink 183, bare naked ladies,   
In the sand box
I am using soft sponge hockey pucks, and that has stopped all vibrations that I am able to record?   
Who has experience with audiophile circuit breakers?
@ghdprentice  You know, I put them all in at the same time, so I can't tell you which one did what? All I know is I like the end result.   
Who has experience with audiophile circuit breakers?
The QSA breakers start at $700.00 And go to $10,000.00 depending on colour in 6 price increments. I installed a 20 amp Square D breaker, and a dedicated circuit to both of my stereo systems, with cardas audio plugs. There was a definite improvemen... 
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
I have the Goldring Ethos SE MC. It is an amazing cart. Very musical, and bold. I have a Audiomods Series 6 tone arm on a Marantz/ Clear audio Turntable.   
Dynaudio Confidence 20- Owners Thoughts?
I had a set, they are not Bass shy at all. Adjust the bass by the distance to the wall. As for treble they are not fatiguing at all, at the same time silver speaker cables will make them sound bright.  
HFT High Frequency Transducer
I have 6 in my main listening room, they made a serious difference, the soundstage got wider and bolder presentation. I was very impressed.   
SR Tuning Discs, Psychoacoustic Bias and Listening Fatigue
I have 2 sets of HFT transducers mounted on the walls of my main listening room. They actually work, and made the soundstage a lot wider and bolder. I tried them in the basement, and they made zero difference down there, so i sent back the ones i ...