jasonbourne71

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Best way to dampen a micro-vibrating Printed Circuit Board inside an amp? Thanks!
A disease in search of a cure!  
Any modern rock recommendations?
Along with the two Katatonia CD’s here are some more I recently bought: Savatage - The Wake Of Magellan  Nektar - Recycled Bacillus  Porcupine Tree - Deadwing Porcupine Tree - In Absentia The Ocean - Anthropocentric  John Prine - Missing Yea... 
Any modern rock recommendations?
Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance and Night Is the New Day - two great prog rock albums.  
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
Summer of 1970 when I was 18 and heard a system at my friend’s house: Thorens TD125/Shure V15, Kenwood integrated amp with meters and Large Advent speakers. Listened to Hendrix Electric Ladyland, Procul Harum A Salty Dog and It’s a Beautiful Day. ... 
Best way to dampen a micro-vibrating Printed Circuit Board inside an amp? Thanks!
More audiophoolery!   
Does cover art of an album or recording influences your purchase?
@stuartk : I stand corrected! Thanks!  
Need help matching speakers with amplifer
You need enough power for your average listening level so your amp doesn't clip - going non-linear with rising distortion. Double that power in watts will give you about 3 db more volume/headroom to avoid clipping.  
Why so many AQ Hurricane PC's for sale?
Why wouldn't a fake AQ power cord sound the same as a "real" one? They are all made in China at the same factory.  
Does cover art of an album or recording influences your purchase?
Cream’s Disraeli Gears and Wheels Of Fire LP’s had psychedelic art work that was eye-catching! Underground comic artist Rick Griffin did the WOF cover. I bought both albums in 1967-68 as a teen in high school.  
Phono Stage - The great analog tragedy
How about holding a seance and channelling the Spirit of Harry Pearson - the Pope of Sea Cliff?  I am sure Harry would have an opinion of what's a Reference phono stage!  
Phono Stage - The great analog tragedy
Where is the "Reference" standard for any audio component? Where is the "Governing Body" that sets the standards for component performance? The AES? Do we take a vote? Do we listen to the opinion of some audio guru?  
Phono Stage - The great analog tragedy
The Audio Research SP6 was the preamp that quote William Johnson always wanted to build. This was 1978 when LP playback was the common music format. I am sure he put a lot of effort into the phono stage. The SP6 is still in the top category for LP... 
Phasemation Cartridge Compliance or Alignment Issue?
Get the Kabusa filter. No need to have the cartridge play down in the subsonic region.  
??? Are Manufacturers Killing Our Hobby ???
@mahler123 +1!  
Atelier Rullit field coil driver
If you must have a moving coil speaker get a Lowther driver in a folded horn cabinet along with a single end 300B amp.