macg19

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I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
@juanmanuelfangioii There are certainly many good reasons for good cable management. Mine isn't perfect and I'll clean it up a bit more when I'm so inclined. What is IA? I was considering Signal cable as well for the Speakon upgrade until I deci... 
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
@juanmanuelfangioii I hang all the interconnects and speaker cables with zip ties from the top of the cabinet and run power on the floor simply to separate signal from power. as much as possible. No idea if this makes a difference it just made sen... 
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
I have to give props to the marketing folks...check out this pitch... https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/accessories/cable-elevators-set-of-8/    
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
Very affordable, and certainly less expensive than my wife. But how will they affect room acoustics?  
I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters
I make my wife hold up the cables while I listen to music. I've convinced her that the electromagnetic energy that dissipates through her hands improves memory.     
Rant against the industry with hopes for discussion on positive change
My own rant loosely tied to the comments about phones and limited attention spans... I was in a customs line for over an hour recently and some kids were watching TikTok videos non-stop (at least I think that's what they were). 15 second videos o... 
Aidas Durawood Rainbow Cartridge "Review"
Sounds like a really nice combination!  
What are some of the mistakes, failures or bad purchases of your audio history?
My one and only sale on AG. A Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon TT. I'm out $2500 and now the proud owner of a crate full of really heavy trash.   
Aidas Durawood Rainbow Cartridge "Review"
Gain -3 dB (62 dB), 470 ohms. I don't mess with the various curves - standard RIAA. Aidas recommends 100-1000 ohm load so I just set it in the middle. I've dabbled with 100 & 1000 but the difference is minimal to my ears.  I ran the Hana at -... 
Aidas Durawood Rainbow Cartridge "Review"
Most welcome!  
Aidas Durawood Rainbow Cartridge "Review"
Thanks! ClearAudio Performance DC & Tracer tonearm. In case you are interested phono stage is Goldnote PS-10 & PSU-10.  
What Power Cords for Rel S510 Subs?
@nyev From REL "In our experience your REL will perform best when using the stock power cord that is supplied with it, though you are welcome to experiment with aftermarket power cords. As long as the replacement one at minimum matches the spec o... 
Pair of Rel S510’s or Carbon Special’s?
@nyev To satisfy my own curiosity I did what someone here advised and I called REL. I also sent them an email describing my set up and the person who called me back had the email in hand ready to review with me. IF the goal is augmenting bass in ... 
Pair of Rel S510’s or Carbon Special’s?
@m-db From a San Clemente California resident, you're welcome.  
Pair of Rel S510’s or Carbon Special’s?
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