lak

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Lifters ForGetting Cables Off The Floor, Worth It Or Snake Oil
I always have my speaker cables and power cords lifted off the floor. Yes, it does make a sonic difference and one doesn't need to spend a fortune on fancy devices to obtain that goal, however, I'll admit that some of those cable lifting devices d... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@debjit_g, of course, the answer you didn't want is the suggestion of trial and error because all systems can be different. With that said based on my HFC experience, I'd say Dac to preamp. Remember the interconnects need to stay in place for seve... 
Isolation footers for amps
At Geoffkait's suggestion from above (5/27) I decided to try the Super DH Cones from Golden Sound.WOW! What an improvement on my Transport and DAC.@geoffkait, what do you recommend to separate a double 3" maple platform, additional DH cones, or do... 
Anyone Using Crystals?
Whatever one thinks makes their system sound better is the tweak that should be used. 
How much more power do 2 Bryston monoblocks use?
@Toolbox149, Is it possible for you to run one or better yet two new dedicated lines into your music room?If not can you run an extention cord to a different outlet in order to use your electric heater? 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@68pete, I agree with jmcgrogan2 and Rick with the placement of the power cord on your CDP. In my system, I heard the most significant improvement when I added my CT-1UR Helix Power Cord to my Dac.My second choice would be to power your Hemisphere... 
CEC TL2 Transport that Needs a New Belt - Please Help If You Can
+1 rja! 
Who listens primarily to Redbook CD?
In both of my systems, I've been very happy with my Sonic Frontiers SFT-1 Transports (modified) and my Yamamoto DA converters YDA-01(slightly modified).I heard such improvement with that combo I deceided to have them in both systems. 
Burn-in question
@audio4pass, you reopened the proverbial can of worms and you are going to hear from both sides of the spectrum.With that said, based on my experience and examination: +1 teo_audio. 
Who listens primarily to Redbook CD?
Most of the CD's I own are Redbook and I'm happy with them. The only major exception would be my LP's. 
Townshend Maximum Super Tweeters Ribbons, Amazing Results Definite Keepers
@mains, how about a copy and paste for an address to purchase the Townshend Super Tweeters? 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Hello Pete, interesting update, thanks for posting.Any pictures of the new Pro Elite RCA interconnects?I received a new Hemisphere on Monday to demo and must break in, should be interesting. 
Avoiding the Paypal currency conversion fee.
Thanks, steakster... 
Need Help with Motor/Battery for Teres 340
artemus_5, thanks for the update. It's all good to know! 
Need Help with Motor/Battery for Teres 340
@artemus_5 as I'm sure you know there are many others on Audiogon that still use the Teres TT etc, that might be able to assist you.I do own the 340 however I mine came with the Verus Rim Drive.Please let us know what you find out regarding the is...