listener57

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Rega Arm mods-is it really woth t it?
The Kerry Audio F-2 heavyweight counterweight is cheap and attaches in only seconds.You will need another few minutes to play a few sections from well memorized records to feel confident you have greatly enhanced the listening experience. Actually... 
Installing Dedicated Lines.... Need advise
For trivial cost and virtually no effort, consider Machina Dynamica "Flying Saucers for unused AC outlets." Also, there is a companion version for window glass in the listening room (and, beyond).These items outdid the benefits of power conditione... 
What power conditioner will help in my situation?
A very inexpensive alternative is the Machina Dynamica Flying Saucer (a catchy yet uninformative title for this wonderfully efficacious audio accessory) inserted into the unused AC socket right next to the socket into which you insert audio or vid... 
My first power conditioner - positive experience
For years I have used the Mapleshade power strip/conditioner with excellent results.However, recently adding the Machina Dynamica Flying Saucer for wall outlet next to the power strip and to other unused AC wall outlets has further upgraded both t... 
In need of recommendations for window treatments
In addition to full length draperies able to block window and door glass, I found the use on glass of inexpensive tiny (almost invisible) Machina Dynamica's copper "flying saucers" facilitated acoustic and system performance improvement which is c... 
Interconnect Cables for Pre-and Power amp
Realitycables.com products are top drawer and there is no sticker shock with XLR balanced IC at $275 for new three foot pair. I have used the slightly cheaper RCA interconnect version for many years.While all the customary virtues are present, the... 
Upgrade Help: CDP or DAC
Addressing the actual starting point, improved CD data reading, can reduce perceived brightness and very impressively improve listening enjoyment. Beautiful detail resolution and enhanced bass slam are just part of what you will hear. The goal is ... 
The absolute "best" filter/conditioner for digital
Two relatively iconoclastic audio personalities have approached the conditioner question and produced modestly priced products that reliably reduced interference, and subjectively cleaned up, shined up, and polished the sound reproduction in my sy... 
Replace CDP or Ride out with Existing?
There are a number of ways to allow for better "reading" of the information by your (old school) CD player. The benefits in sound reproduction are easily heard, and sometimes startlingly better, simply from applying an anti-static spray -- I use S... 
Interconnects----
For a moderately priced line that surpasses much that is higher priced, consider listening to your system through Reality Cables from Gregg Straley.His website has a contact number for real life conversation with the man himself.The products are a... 
Can we increase dynamics?
Although this is not exactly a solution to the intentionally compressed dynamics problem, the space age/ new age products from Machina Dynamica do create a subjectively greater dynamic range (among multiple audible improvements) in good recordings... 
GRADO CARTRIDGE & TONEARM COMPATIBILITY
The Kerry Audio Design F2 titanium heavyweight counterweight for the RB300 tonearm allows for even better performance, and no DIY skills necessary.Well worth picking up if you see an ad. Not certain whether it is still available new from the origi... 
Recommendation Speaker Cable around $1000-$2000
Gregg Straley's Reality Cables are remarkably able to reveal all that a system can deliver.The $295 price for an 8 foot pair is quite reasonable.I agree with an earlier posting that true accuracy will not mask the lack of sweetness in certain reco... 
Anyone tried military grade anti vibration feet ?
I have been very impressed with the economical Machina Dynamica Promethean mini spring supports.I have the base of each spring resting upon a maple platform, and the top of each spring presses up supporting the flat bottom of a component already w... 
Best "Giant Killer" Value Cables For...
Reality cables from Gregg Straley are very much as their name implies: delivering an impressively natural and complete sound picture.And, if you can find Auricle Audio Design from Joe Mazzaglia, another truly high value brand.These each have consi...