lak
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| Least Controversial, Reasonably Priced AC Upgrades Psychanimal is very knowledgable (and opinionated) about many audiophile theories. I have learned much from Franciso, as well as from many on Audiogon and Francisos mentors.Unemployed? Why the heck did you move over 1000 miles away?What ever happ... | |
| Least Controversial, Reasonably Priced AC Upgrades 1) Install a whole-house surge protector at the main service (breaker).2)Install dedicated AC lines 10 gauge.3)In my opinion Albert Porters wall outlets are very good (other cryo'd brands are very good also).4)Install a Xentek isolation transforme... | |
| More Liquid & Larger Stage Bal. Digital Cable ? Ridge Street Audio Balanced comes to mind. | |
| SETs vs. Push/Pull Tom,Several years ago I owned a Conrad Johnson 11-A tube amp and the Cary 2A3 monoblocks (5/watt per ch.), which I used with a variety of friendly set speakers. I would listen to one amp for a few weeks to a month and then switch to the other etc.... | |
| SETs vs. Push/Pull I tend to agree with Edle. I think you need to keep the amp / passive preamp (etc) and consider different speakers. | |
| FedEx, and HELL VTL to the rescue I ordered three Riot kayaks from Canada (three years ago) they were to be shipped to me in Ohio using Kingsway trucking. They were tracked to Customs and then disappeared, never to be found again as far as I know. Luckily for me the manufacture ab... | |
| FedEx, and HELL VTL to the rescue What a great human-interest story, thanks for sharing. Its nice to hear how a mystery was solved!Best Regards... | |
| SETs vs. Push/Pull WHY??? | |
| Hardwoodfloors and Spikes I use the Audio points and coupling disks on my oak floor with great results. Although the brass coupling disks are expensive I find the sonics to be an improvement over $.05.http://www.audiopoints.com/audiopoints.htmlRegards... | |
| I just discovered a great new monitor http://www.hyperionsound.com/products.htm | |
| Tube pre for Forte 4a Mprime,Very nice looking system! The Channel Island passive preamp let more details, imaging and bass into my room. I’ve tried this with my tube system and my two SS systems. I have to give Psychicanimal credit because he’s the one that shared thi... | |
| Tube pre for Forte 4a My Forte 4A works well with a Tube preamp however I was very pleasantly surprised how will it sound with the Channel Island Audio VPC-1 passive preamp. A real ear opener! | |
| Review: Ridge Street Audio Poiema Interconnect Hi Sean and others,Thanks for your kind words. As I’ve stated before, when ever I’ve written a review or made a suggestion in a thread on any product or for that matter recommend any brand it’s ONLY because I’ve tried it and/or own it and it works... | |
| Isolation Cones/Bearings placement on CD Transport In general, place two on the heavier end and one on the lighter weighted end. Removing existing feet should help. Various placements should also make a difference therefore you need to experiment to see what sounds the best to you. | |
| 12 volt battery as power source Twl (and others) have written a lot about this topic, check out the Audiogon archives. |