mfinch

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Best way to clean glossy finish on speakers?
I use a micro fiber cloth and car detailing spray.  
Am I wasting money on the theory of Bi-amping?
I have never tried bi-amping my system. I have noticed that many of the very high end speaker manufacturers do not have speaker post for bi-amping. If companies like Wilson, and Magico are not allowing this, can we tell the difference.  
Why whole house surge protectors are not enough
I work with 3 retired Power Company employees, they say that whole house surge protecters are a joke and that they don't work. The company makes it so hard to file a claim, they they almost never have to pay. These are not linemen, but management.  
Two amps into one pair of speakers
The speakers are Focal Kanta 2. He is not biamping.  
Fedex and Ups Damage thread
I shipped three items with shipping labels supplied by PS Audio for trade in. I believe that they use the Music Room to handle the trade ins. Fed EX changed the shipping address and I did not catch it. It took 3 months to get this sorted out. I am... 
The Lifespan of an LP?
I still listen to LP's that I bought 50 years ago. I did damage a few with cheap turntables and cartridges, but with good equipment and care, they may outlast you. 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
My worst concert was Joe Bonamassa in Omaha, NE. I had seen him many times before and he was great. This time I had the best seats, but sound was so bad, that even after putting in ear plugs, it was just all a wall of noise, and way too loud, and ... 
I have been wanting to try using a tube amp.
The speaker I will use with any tube amp I purchase are Focal Kanta 3. 
Upgrading phono stage
I use the EAT Petit Glow, maybe a little rich for what you are looking for, $1300. It is hybrid with 2 tubes and all the adjustments you could look for. Works well with MC and MM and can be adjusted on the fly to see what sounds best with your car... 
Best Power cable around/prefer under $300....
I really like Raven Audio power cables. All their cable are very well made at a good price. 
BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone?
I had the same problem with the Node 2. I got a great on the Vault 2i and have had no problems with it, and I have received several updates. Customer Service sucks, you will grow old trying to contact them, and they always call back when you are a... 
Covering a TV behind your speakers?
Like a lot of people, due to space restrictions, I have my 75 inch tv between my speakers. I have a window covered with drapes behind the tv and I cover my tv with a fluffy blanket from Wal-Mart when I am listening to music. I believe it really he... 
My Demo results: I feel like I'm at a frustrating block in my speaker journey
Everyone is different, but I had the Focal 936 tower(similar to the 948 you mentioned). I upgraded to the Focal Kanta 2 and finally got that extra thing that I was looking for. A great all around speaker with the detail in the top end with soundin... 
Synergistic Research Cable Risers?
Just make your own cable elevators out of wood. I did and I could not tell the difference. Maybe someone else can. Maybe they have to be made out of some space age plastic known only to NASA.