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jadem6

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Power Chords and Line Conditioning
I would suggest you start with the power cords. A good budget to work with is 10% of your investment in each piece of equipment. You must spend the time tring a few, and be sure to listen for over an hour to see if the initial WOW is not something... 
Results of granite platforms for Silverl
I've had all my equipment on a 6" sandstone slab that sits atop my raised fireplace hearth. (NO FIRES PLEASE)I've tried all the base materials and at this point just use BDR cones with no other material. I've selected power cords and the like that... 
Remote power supply connection.
Thank-you Recres. Who is FIM cables, and do you know who supplies them? 
what's the most vital cable in a system?
Kweisner, if lower line voltage cables are prone to more EMF/RFI, how seriosely are the conections fron power supply to unit affected? Any thoughts on how to improve or upgrade? P.S. I also believe you start at the source and work down the chain. ... 
Audio & the Emperor’s new clothes.
Thanks for the post Classic, I would say I've tracked your story fairly closely and had the same opinions. I did take the "next step" a couple years ago from the $3000+- system to the 10x more. Piece by pice I began upgrading and with each step wa... 
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??
One more thing, thank you for the peace offering, I do want to make friends here. We all have one goal in common and that's to enjoy listening! How we get there will always be up for discussion. I just love music! 
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??
Now Now, let's try not to forget the all important absentee ballots. Those who use there portables, I know if they get in the vote is sure to swing.... Then I guess we'll need to know the best headphones for under $10. 
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??
Hey Albertporter, I see you don't understand my responce. I in no way downgraded vinyl, I just was wondering why like myself now, any pro digital responce requires a tort responce from others. I was most impressed with Carl_eber for not doing so. ... 
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??
I think some how I must be missing the point. The original question was "Vinyle or wait for the new stuff??" Are the vinyle opinions the only right ones and those who feel digital is looking forward and anolog has reached it's golden age just plan... 
Who R U?
Hey Tim.warhurst@ nice to know you Aussies are there. I know that New Zeland and Australia are about as close as New york and L.A. but your a hell of a lot closer than Minneapolis to the Kiwi's. Try out the Plinus amps or even the integrated amp t... 
Who R U?
This is a great idea, it helps to know the people who watch this site. I'm from Minneapolis, MN (GO VIKES!) I'm 44 years old and have been self employeed/ owned my own Architectural firms for 15 years. I left my first firm five years ago and with-... 
The best sounding FM Tuner is.....
I have a Merantz model twenty from the late 60's or early 70's. It has an osilascope tube that provides perfect tuning. The tube is about a $400 item used, the unit is basiclly the tube cost. The spec's on this and the 10b are the same. I know of ... 
Best Retailer Youve Done Business With?
Far and away Hi Fi Farm, internet/phone. Steve makes great recommendations, has backed his equipment, and continues to service me for the last four years.