kennyc

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Dog pissed on speaker
Black light should reveal urine residue   
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
@2psyop  Although there are lots of available options, I think yours are solid picks - reflecting solid research and careful thought.  You're gonna love it.    
Dog pissed on speaker
@miltonpyron Maybe contact "Klipsch" customer service/support for cleaning advise ...or stop playing your "Cats" album  
Effect of Internet Service Quality on Streaming?
It’s probably some external change since internal changes (audio chain components) do not happen according to the 24 hour clock - worse dinner time then problems ends at the latest midnight.  Therefore the obvious eternal influences are power and ... 
Excellent Solid State or Hybrid Monoblocks Recommendations
+1 Michi M8 Maybe stretch to AGD Gran Vivace  
Stuff You Tried To Love
We all have our biases. +1 not loving a component may simply be a subjective preference vs the quality of the component. While Magico and YG resonates with me, Wilson never did although I tried several times at multiple dealers and audio shows.  
VPI Avenger Plus vs J Sikora Standard Max
Not sure if helpful: VPI Avenger Plus- VPI has been a long established brand, and  after the son Matt took over, I’d expect continued longevity.  Their mass loaded systems are fairly straightforward so I expect future maintenance to not be an iss... 
To loom or not to loom?
+1 it depends.  Looms may create brand sonic consistency which may be lost when using multiple brands.  OTOH I prefer to shop by cable types: analog interconnects, digital/ethernet, power cords, speaker cables.  
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
Peachtree also carries GanFet products.  
Credenza or media stand for hiding away equipment
I put a kid fence around my gear until kids were older.  
Definitive Answer Re Japanese Luxman's
I’ve also looked at buying less expensive Japanese voltage components to work in the USA, but came to the conclusion that I’d need a transformer which may degrade the sonics unless the manufacturer specifically has the voltage conversion feature b... 
Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage
Maybe a GanFET amp which has that midrange warmth. How about the Peachtree  Carina GaN here  
Replacement for Shindo
Instead of chasing a used Shindo pre and amp, I’ll likely go the simpler route and get the Audio Note Meishu Tonmeister integrated amplifier which I heard several times at audio shows.  
Recommendations for good WiFi speakers
…either battery-powered or can be pre-charged I doubt you’ll find any that carries a self contained battery.  Most would be required to be plugged into an outlet such as the KEF LS50. I heard the Cabasse Rialto at audio shows twice and many com... 
Experience with adding super tweeter?
I may someday try the Enigma Sopranino here.  Very curious to see/hear if any improvements.