listener57
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| REALITY CABLES ? Congratulations to Stereo_phile for stating publicly how this all ended as a classic "Win-Win" situation.As Jim at Hagerman Technology suggested, honoring the spirit of the home trial concept truly benefits both parties. Gregg at Reality Cables pr... | |
| REALITY CABLES ? Over the years, there have been postings in the various audio forums about the over-cooking of certain items of wiring. Although I never kept close watch on this topic since I never owned my own burn-in gadget, it is not merely a convenient excuse... | |
| REALITY CABLES ? Stereo_phile, It is interesting that your shootout confirmed the traditional concept that you get what you pay for.When I checked on the prices of the speaker cables, they ranked in descending order:$4500$2106 $950 $870 $225As I had posted admirin... | |
| CES 07 Show Report A big thanks for conveying the real essence of such a show experience, just as you lived it. Each description of personalities, demonstrations, and tables laden with food & drink, actually made for a vicarious "you are there" feeling.It seems ... | |
| Soft squishy feet Herbie's don't leave a mark where I use them, and there is statement on website about being different sonically compared to sorbothane.Herbie's seems to enable very detailed, and extended, clear sound. No single footer is "universal," but the uniq... | |
| Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker Eandj2000, Thanks for your very kind offer.By way of reciprocation, if you have an opportunity to visit the New York City/Connecticut region then let me know - you can have a guide for our local audio scene. Plus, the live music choices are varied... | |
| Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker I think it was raising the blood sugar by providing a much needed sandwich at the room entrance that influenced this selection :>)If the U.S. high end is to compete with the Chinese onslaught of well-priced gear, it will be by providing the typ... | |
| Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e? A paper coaster is a small round piece of absorbent paper on which a drinking glass can be placed.MDF is usually not as good sounding as wood, depending on the footer. But, with Cardas/Ayre myrtle wood cuboids the ultimate sound varies with the po... | |
| How do I clean a sticky speaker With all proper precautions when using this flammable agent, lighter fluid often works when all else fails.I have used in the open air outside of the house for removing the occasional anonymous sticky material that seems to afflict the used compon... | |
| need new rack with isolation in mind My spelling mistake apologies toPierre Sprey of Mapleshade Records. | |
| need new rack with isolation in mind Tvad, I guess you'll just have to read through Herbie's "FAQ's" before suggesting a Battle of the Squishie's, or is it squashies, and may the best value win :>)Audiotomb, I checked out your system, and see we "share" A fondness for the EVS Mill... | |
| need new rack with isolation in mind If you place three herbiesaudiolab.com Big Fat Black Dots, or Tenderfeet, beneath each component (or, four for certain undersurface configurations) then for very little effort and money you can enjoy a significant upgrade. They cost less than $9 e... | |
| Do you ever use the balance on your pre amp? Ah, the tribulations of the Rich and Famous :>)My wife and I had a standing joke about how every system we set up in our earlier years needed a twirl of the balance control to adjust for what we blamed on living at the wrong location relative t... | |
| REALITY CABLES ? Stereo_phile, Would you include the price of each contestant in your ongoing shootout when you post any update? Your system, and the wiring that has worked for you until now, already reads like an audiophile's dream list. | |
| Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e? Hvu, It is extremely stable with three footers under a component case, and Herbie's or Cardas/Ayre footers can bear great weight and still provide desired vibration control. You place two of the footers under the heavy side of your component, and ... |