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Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
It's all a joke to some but I suppose everyone loves a good mystery....I’m a born in the wool Genesis fan from way back in Peter Gabriel days. Gotta respect Phil Collins. A truly talented artist who has always bucked the odds for success. As long ... 
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
Things labelled "audiophile" seem to most often be called that to get the attention of audiophiles who are likely the only ones to care enough about whatever it is being pitched for better sound.   If these products are truly so great, especially ... 
What makes an expensive speaker expensive
The difference between a very good expensive speaker versus a very good inexpensive speaker is usually size and ability to go full range in larger rooms. 
Is Anyone Using Dirac Live Or Other Room Correction?
Agoner accurus uses Dirac.  Check his posts.  I am interested in it as well.  It's for computer audio mainly it seems.  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Papa I've just let it in there.   Things sound great as they usually do.  I can't say it's better or not than prior.    When I have the time for hifi I'm using it to listen to and enjoy music rather than dabbling.   
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Oregonpapa did you ever receive what I sent you?   Haven't heard anything.    
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
That Mark Twain knew his stuff. 
Help! My system is very bright it hurts my ear
Regarding Bel Canto c5i, I would just say it is very good, quite top notch, as I described and might solve the problem in a fairly straightforward manner.I've been listening to my second system in our family room that it is in more than ever since... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Thanks for the update accurus. Would love to see some pics when all done.   
Jazz for aficionados
Well I don’t know that much about Jazz but I do know what a Grand Poo -bah is:http://www.tvacres.com/fraternal_org_buffaloes.htm  
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
If its a contest between how many useful things I learn about from Almarg as opposed to geoffkait,  guess who wins?You guessed it.   Perhaps the most one sided landslide victory in human history.   But that's just my opinion of course.... 
Help! My system is very bright it hurts my ear
Simplify to a Bel Canto C5i integrated amp. Can be had used here when they come up for under $1000 (the price of less than a handful of audiofile fuses). SOTA at its price point and smooth as silk. Your ears and bank account will thank you. Has ev... 
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
Czar,I think there is a significant amount of truth in your assessment of the media and system in general which accounts for much of the USAs woes these days (ie maybe we’re not as great and perfect as we were taught to think as kids partly due to... 
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
" It’s very often pointless to mention mapman "Well, if one gives up trying, then the enemy wins. 
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
Sorry Geoff.  Not biting.   Actual important things to do.....