jafreeman
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| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable "IMPORTANT: Use the best available speaker wires and interconnects. Audio Research cannot emphasize this enough. As better components and systems are developed, it becomes increasingly important to avoid the limitations of inferior system intercon... | |
| Why does most new music suck? No--this new music really does suck, at least from what I am hearing on Carson Daly's "Last Call", where new bands are featured live at "The Troubadour" and other hip venues. No one can play their guitars, there are no real keyboards, everyone is ... | |
| Your Best Tweak Lately I remain vey impressed with the SR Red fuses I have placed in the "mains" AC banks of amps and CDP. These fuses complete a trio of external power tweaks, along with an isolation transformer for plenty of quiet energy and DIY AC cables using Ohno C... | |
| Disappointing audition after great review If I listened to reviewers, I wouldn't like half the music and movies I like. People who write reviews cannot help but compare their subjects to the movies, music, books, etc, that they themselves have liked. Audio reviewers are prone to biases, a... | |
| Your Best Tweak Lately Lak, I haven't turned the fuses around yet--wanted to listen for awhile, then decide. I like the improvement so much, not sure if I will turn them--probably will try it, though. The other brands did show some difference when turned around, but the... | |
| Did we mention Rick Braun? I guess we did not........ | |
| Is it ok to buy a 20 yr old line conditioner from The seller wants too much if it is 20 years old. Offer less. Better to get the RGPC 400 Pro that is brand new for $450. It will actually supply power to your front end pieces--avoid plugging amp into it. I have purchased 2 brand new RGPC 1200's fr... | |
| Your Best Tweak Lately Very nice system and room, Brownsfan. As you have found, the value of a Maggie fuse upgrade is irrefutable. Yes, I have sacrificed the fuse protection for a bigger signal path--or so I like to believe. I also like to think I have addressed the usu... | |
| Your Best Tweak Lately Nice system, and room, PM. Now you have me interested in the HFTs, small metal cups that do something like cancel/reorganize stray sound waves? I am reading some reviews on these. Along with your testimony, these items are to be taken seriously. C... | |
| Your Best Tweak Lately Yeah, how could fuses make such a difference? Just take them out and then listen--you won't hear a thing. You're welcome, Bojack. Again, these SR Reds are a nice addition over the others. What's your best tweak lately? | |
| Anyone interested in world music? Yes, Johnny Clegg and Juluka/Savuka. | |
| AC POWER DISTRIBUTOR/POWER CABLE VERSUS DEDICATED For a foundational approach, best to install the dedicated circuit. The power distributors seem like a glorified power strip in a box that add only outlets, not more ampacity. How big is your system in total wattage? A 15-amp circuit won't supply ... | |
| Diminishing hearing ability? Anyone can remove their earwax by instilling Debrox drops or a generic into each ear for several days and then irrigating with a bulb syringe full of lukewarm water. This is an easier process if done every 10-12 weeks, before there is a wax impact... | |
| Favorite CD treatment Products What is the chemical makeup of the EOM treatment? i would like to try it, but worry about a residual film over time. Any drawbacks? | |
| When To Re-tube ARC REF? Great info--I will check bias and order a new set soon. |