jhrlrd

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Path Audio Resistors - Capacitance ?
Yes, I’ve read that statement before, that ground is not some magical sink for noise. But I guess it is somewhere for the noise to go, or maybe shorted to zero potential, otherwise why would they have you connect it there. (Rike pigtail) . I once ... 
Path Audio Resistors - Capacitance ?
ok Eric, Ha, good point, but roll off highs or send noise to ground?Granny, my black binding post connects to chassis ground eventually through the PC board, so how’s it not really ground?Also Granny, maybe you could measure capacitance on the Rik... 
Path Audio Resistors - Capacitance ?
Erik, really? I read up on them too, and thought the third wire was connected to the shield around the resistor, the other end to be soldered to ground. Nothing specifically about bleeding off highs.could you post the link? 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
Agreed Whart. Notice how the longer it goes the more varied the list gets? Hard to believe when all-time greats get mentioned as worst! This has become a name-your-least-personal favorite. so here goesRamonesKissTrooper 
Synergistic Research HFT's
Thanks Folkfreak, that's good news. Another question:Do any previously installed room treatments have to be removed to effectively hear the HFTs at work?  
Synergistic Research HFT's
Do the HFTs do anything at low volumes, or does the room have to be excited with louder levels to  be effective?  
Does It have to be loud?
I agree with Kumakahn, I like to evaluate a system at low levels. If you need to crank it to get the frequency extremities its not for me as I listen at low levels. One thing I do notice about low level listening is the room plays less of a role a... 
Need a new amplifier. Need a good match for my Audio Research LS7 preamp
How's your room acoustics? Brightness at higher volume may indicate a "live" room. Even the cheap acoustic foam is better than nothing, but thicker the better, like 3 or 4 inch. I covered Roxul panels to good effect.I agree with the amp suggestion... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
which Synergistic model is the latest, Black or Red? Parts connexion doesn't seem to have many Red sizes available. 
Potential seller's strange policy
this isn't strange at all. He probably wants to lock in the sale before going to the post office for a quote, then have the buyer back out. 
Does the Transport make a significant difference
Never rule out cables without trying first. I tried a foundation reshearch power cable on all my equipment and the most signifcant improvement I heard was on my wadia transport. shocked me too. 
Most Honest Audio Magazine?
UHF has been consistent for years, with no apparent sell-out.Bound for sound was(is) great too, but I haven't seen it recently. 
Help on Power conditioner
Is the silver circle pure power one 5.0 considered an AC regenerator?