listener57
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| Can I ever stand to listen to our system again Karel, I am sorry for your great loss.May you gain added strength from all the sympathetic postings by everyone. You are in all our thoughts as you go forward, and one way to honor the memory of your beloved wife is to enjoy what you both shared t... | |
| Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance? May I second the comments of Jp1208 as I have used with great success Reality IC's and Speaker Cables in five different systems (different systems at different times).Impressive in all five. You get to really hear what your components can do.I rea... | |
| Silver IC's for tubed preamp/monoblocks Titojazz,I have used and still use AAD, Mapleshade ribbon, JPS Superconductor, Marigo, Reality, in different systems.There is a basic level of excellence which any fine IC exhibits, and then there is the extra "wow" factor when a certain IC connec... | |
| Most Impact on Sound Stage/Imaging? If you email me then I can briefly describe how using the virtual room treatments from Machina Dynamica may be just what you need. Great WAF because can be hidden in plain sight, or barely noticeable when in position.I have listened to before-and-... | |
| Silver IC's for tubed preamp/monoblocks In the micro-price, high performance arena I have greatly enjoyed Auricle Audio Design IC's by Joemazzaglia. Currently advertised for $49.99 per pair, one of the extreme bargains here on Audiogon. His unique, handmade proprietary design RCA jacks,... | |
| Living Stereo sound bad? I think that there are very many satisfying Living Stereo records, even from the so-called early recordings with early pressings.Over many decades of collecting it is obvious that no consensus exists about these records. Not any different than the... | |
| Power Conditioner Suggestions Having heard a Quantum Symphony Pro demo at one of the Stereophile Home Entertainment Shows, there is an obvious improvement in sound quality. If you can do a simple home or dealer demo then I think it should impress you with the way it removes no... | |
| Do audiophiles have a high divorce rate? When I first met my future wife she owned a Tandberg reel-to-reel tape recorder. It was love at first sight.Then I discovered it was only mono.Still together forty years later, and have only had to upgrade my components, not my spouse. | |
| subs near window? I think if you are asking whether the sub will rattle the window glass then you might consider using Marigoaudio.com VTS Tuning Dots on the windows. You will hear better sound throughout the full audio range, even before you add the subwoofer.For ... | |
| Power Conditioner Suggestions For those not requiring a lightning protection type conditioner, don't overlook the more modestly priced Mapleshade Records Power Strip. Get their top of the line version.It yields the benefits of non-current limited power conditioning in a strang... | |
| Review: Sistrum Platform SP-101 Stand Using the more humble Sistrum Platform SP-004 together with APCD2 Coupling Discs at each point, there was noted the same change toward amazing bass (rhymes with Amazing Grace) for a lightweight classic Luxman DD turntable with Shure V15-VMR cartri... | |
| best bang for the buck tube preamp? Sound Valves VTP-101i meets all your requirements. The phono section is there, but it represents a superb bonus for some subsequent buyer if you ever get restless to upgrade. Reasonable price, probably less than $400 when purchased used on Audiogo... | |
| Time-Life albums????? Well worth having. The historical booklets enclosed complete the experience. The original recording company can be discovered by checking the source of the copyright on a recording, or by seeing who the performers are, due to the long term relatio... | |
| My system is bright? I need help. thanks Historical note - The Quad of England preamps used to have an elaborate set of adjustable tone controls with one of the effects available being to select a shelf-like uniform decrease in the high frequency range: ------------------________________... | |
| My system is bright? I need help. thanks I always agree with Wellfed about Herbie's cheap, effective, even returnable, products.The website has just enough excess of choices to confuse the first-time visitor. If you stick with Wellfed's advice then your selections stay cheap, effective, ... |