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Well maybe it IS my hearing
@n80 not all of us are OCD about our systems.As hobbyists it's enjoyable to tweak and experiment to change things up.Free and low cost tweaks can be very satisfying and interesting to research and discuss.It's not always discontentment,more like c... 
Well maybe it IS my hearing
Sometimes I wish my hearing was less acute.My savings account would be happier:) 
Dared SL-2000A tube preamp help
vboost you need a phono stage between the turntable and the preamp. 
Whats playing on your system today?
ELO - Eldorado  Lots of fun!Maybe some Spirit *best of* later. 
I woke up with cold ears
Hopefully you're not developing hyperacusis.I suffer from that malady.Nobody else seems affected by the brightness,sibilance,or crackling of plastic bags that make me cringe. 
The JC Whitney syndrome
J.Chip I know what you mean.It's easy to get carried away by adding thing upon thing until it's hard to remember which does what.Sometimes it's an improvement to remove those footers or tube dampers that were put in four years ago just to see what... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
You carefully put together a different system that you are thrilled with.That shouldn't be offensive to your friends:)I'm happy with my Tektons,happy for you,and would love to hear your system.Thank you for the interesting thread. 
Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
Just got my Coppertone speaker cables today.They've only been running for a couple of hours but they sound great right away.Compared to the Clear Days(R.I.P. Paul) they are so far subtlety 'liquid' as teajay noted.Also a little more air around eac... 
Please- No more Tin Pan Alley
I love that song,but not over and over for two days straight:) 
Update on Paul Laudati of Clear Day Cable
He was a heck of a nice man,what a shame. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Billy Joel - The StrangerA little lounge lizard music after a busy day:) 
Why the fascination with subwoofers?
It really is personal preference as ww states.I find it easier to get deep and articulate bass by using subs that can be positioned and adjusted  to work with my room. 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
What an interesting design!They do look like flowers.Single driver designs intrigue me,but there's none to be found around here to audition.I enjoy hearing about other's experiences though.These are particularly fascinating. 
Stereophile Profiles Carpets and Curtains again ....
I suppose you didn't enjoy Art Dudley's pictures of shoes he used to post instead of the equipment at the various shows?☺ 
Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
Thanks Teajay!I'm going to give them a try.