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If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Hello, Ryan, the CEO of Ayre explained it to me. He said the input or channel gets burned in with a sound signature. By using track one or seven which are sweeps. This removes the burnt in sound signature. It actually works. The three main people... 
Best speakers around $130k?
Hello, Spend $50k on room treatment and buy your favorite $50k speakers. It won’t matter because your room will be perfect for almost all speakers. My favorite are Sonas Faber. I don’t own them, but I love their sound. The room is just as importa... 
A new way of adjusting anti skate!
Hello, If the idea works with the digital VTF scale on its side to tell you the accurate amount of pressure then I say it is an interesting idea to see if your anti-skate system is accurate with its numbers. I’ve done some testing on Rega TT and ... 
To extend Ethernet to remote location, are Powerline extenders or Mesh systems better?
Hello, I use the Eero mesh. This is the 2.4/5G versions. I have heard the 6g might have issues. I even bought the wall holders which is really cool. I am bot a fan of putting more DC powered stuff on my power lines. I want to keep thinks clean as... 
OK-- I think I get it, now...
Hello, Very smart purchase. I demoed an H190 and KEF reference 1 speakers. My wife said my room never sounded better. I said “Great” Hegels amplification and 4000 damping factor can drive practically anything. I have a friend who can afford much... 
Think ill just go with a lumin
Hello, You may not know about the new Lumin P1 all in one preamp/ streamer/ DAC. It has been said that it is almost as good as the X1 in sound when streaming due to the ESS pro chip. It is not inexpensive but at 10k it is cheaper than the Lumin X... 
Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
Hello, I am not sure if you would be willing to try solid state. The Sutherland Little LOCO is really good. It’s quiet, has great dynamics at low and high volumes, the mids are nice and smooth. This is a current driven phono stage instead of volt... 
Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
Hello, I am not sure if you would be willing to try solid state. The Sutherland Little LOCO is really good. It’s quiet, has great dynamics at low and high volumes, the mids are nice and smooth. This is a current driven phono stage instead of volt... 
Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
Hello, I am not sure if you would be willing to try solid state. The Sutherland Little LOCO is really good. It’s quiet, has great dynamics at low and high volumes, the mids are nice and smooth. This is a current driven phono stage instead of volt... 
Short list of musical subwoofers
Hello, I would go with REL T9i. It is front firing like the X and since it is the prior model you can get a good deal. $600-$700. Later you can pick up another since people will continue to upgrade. Don’t worry about the 20hz unless for HT. You w... 
Cartridge recommedations
Hello, The good thing is these carts are all a little laid back. The Dynavecktor 10x5 mk2 comes in low and high output. The low is used like a typical MC cart and the high is used as a MM cart. I have the low output and it is great. A friend of m... 
Dang it, I'm Deaf....
Hello, I am really sorry so many of you have gone through this. Is there a way you can covert to mono and only listen with one ear. Maybe by blocking or plugging up the one ear? I hope something works and new tech comes about. I thought Mono migh... 
Bully pulpits
Hello, I recently found out I do have fuses inside my gear. Looks like I am going to try these new fuses. I have seen many peoples posts about them and I have a friend who always replaces the stock fuses in his gear. I have heard the difference o... 
Bully pulpits
Hello, I understand what the OP is saying, but it’s very hypocritical the way this thread started off. The way this thread starts off is exactly what you are accusing people of in this forum. I am not a fan of how people are becoming divided due ... 
Do speaker wires have to be the same length for each speaker?
Hello, If you don’t have a high resolving system I doubt anyone would notice a difference. If you do splice the wires together look up how to do it correctly. Lastly if you want to get into some better quality cables especially if the lengths don...