martin46

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Are Bang and Olufsen turntables any good?
They are excellent turntables. With proper care and maintenance they will last a lifetime. I bought a B&O 4002 turntable, new, in 1978 and it performs like new. They need periodic servicing performed by an expert technician. They have a very s... 
Hi-Fi Fuses - SNAKE OIL? - or something in it?
I purchased a pair of 1.25 amp Hi-Fi Silver star fuses for my 35 year old fused Thiel 03 speakers. I immediately noticed a wider sound stage. With more break-in time a deeper and more defined bass became evident. Mid range and vocals were improved... 
Hifi Tuning Fuses
I installed a pair of HiFi 1.5 amp Silverstar fuses in the fuse holders of my 35 year old Thiel Speakers. These fuses are directly in the signal path. Years ago I blew a speaker fuse and went to Radio Shack to find a replacement. The salesman came... 
Redbook vs. SACD vs. Linear PCM 24 bit 192 kHz
SACD is superior to Redbook, but not by much, especially on re-mastered discs. Both have a better dynamic range than vinyl, but lack the warmth and realism of analog. The cost of the SACD disc's is often 3 times the price of the Redbook version. L...