jimjoyce25

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Own a Sunfire Signature Cinema Grand????
If you tried the power cords, you'd hear the difference instantly.I don't know whether they offer the money-back guarantee on power cords (they do on their mystery feet), but if they do, you might consider trying it out. 
Acoustic/Classical guitar. Who is your favorite?
Davy Graham (synthesis of folk, blues, jazz, balkan, north african, indian, etc ...) 
Moving on after van den hul
Basis/Triplanar/home-madeThough I wonder whether it makes a difference to this discussion. I suspect that the basic character of a cartridge comes through regardless of what it's connected to. And it's that basic character that I'm talking about.I... 
Best Rock Album in 2010
If this is the best you can do, rock is dead. 
Cd transport isolation
Marigo Mystery Feet. Expensive, but they come with 30 day money back trial period.The difference was clear from the moment I pressed the start button. 
Is There An "Absolute" Best Cartridge?
Raul: Isn't October still hurricane season in Mexico? 
Alex Chilton RIP
Can't speak to all those bands, but there was certainly no reason to see GT live: Performances did not come close to having the effect of the recordings. 
Alex Chilton RIP
Loomisj: Ego can take many forms. His was not the kind that would prevent other band members from writing and singing songs that appeared on his records. But I do think he maintained a certain sense of ownership over his own songs that prevented h... 
Alex Chilton RIP
loomisj---I agree. Ironic that Scott's ego prevented him from stepping back and letting someone else sing the songs, which would have given them a much greater chance at commercial success, 
Alex Chilton RIP
loomisjohnson---Your mention of Game Theory is the first on Audiogon by someone other than me. Nice! 
Is There An "Absolute" Best Cartridge?
raul: I've previously said that the "tube liar" is more about marketing than he is about truth in audio.I'm glad you agree with me. 
Clint Eastwood's HiFi
--"Honey, either the speakers go or I go!"--"Make my day."... 
Granite under wood for better isolation?
Tzh: As noted above, some say the best solution is to join the granite and mdf together, for example with epoxy. Since you already have granite, and mdf is so inexpensive, it would be easy for you to try this. 
Granite under wood for better isolation?
Several people I know have recommended a composite of granite + mdf like audiogalore mentioned.Here's a link to one manufacturer:http://www.adonacorporation.com/platform.html 
Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, Opus 66
Chopin? Michelangeli, Sofronitsky, Vedernikov.