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Perfect Path Total Contact no longer?
Well said.  
EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
I didn't "discover" gagnam style until it had over a billion views. 
Static from tubes
Diagnosing remote like this is fraught with peril because there's a few different things it could be and without being there... oh well ... the key comment to me is you said its the same thing one set did right at the beginning but then not after ... 
i just want everyone to know..........
Yes, we all know. To say this is old news doesn't do it justice. And yet.... some guy at Shunyata actually told you a dedicated line is all you need? Really? Was it Caelin? 
Which is the most important part of a stereo system?
Which is the most important part of a stereo system?Please see https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 and read the description wherein it says: "The System is built around the philosophy that everything matters. Everything either contributes or... 
What is felt to be the best in wall speaker for a large den?
First ask here where they should go. Have her mark the wall with painters tape. Not a little dot either, the whole square. Since she is the one in charge of your life, make sure she knows she is in charge of your life. Have her make each one. Assu... 
Damping Plates
I want to be clear, I'm not saying all or even any of these things are the way to go. I'm saying trying them is an experience that will help you learn to evaluate and select the really good stuff. Very little of what's out there is sophisticated, ... 
Pat Travers fans unite!!!
I had one of his albums in college. One of several niche bands we enjoyed back in the 70's. For some reason I still have Prism and Starz but no PT. 
Amp for subs
They will work but the Dayton SA1000 is really the way to go. 
Hearing aids for audiophiles?
There's really only 3 things wrong with hearing aids for audiophiles:1. the mic is crap2. the amp is crap3. the drivers are crapOtherwise they are fine. 
Done selling on eBay, they are demanding my social security number to sell
Its not required. eBay wants social security numbers in order to be able to report sales to the IRS. The stuff you buy new will be depreciated so that selling creates a taxable gain. Or even better, if you can't document what was originally paid t... 
New Breaker Box-Should I upgrade?
Your electrician is correct.What in the world are you doing with "all my dedicated audio lines"? You should have one. ONE!But hey, don't take my word for it. Who am I? How about Mikey then?Skip to 15:50 for Fremer's advice on dedicated lines. http... 
10 meters of interconect cable is too long.
The degradation in sonics is far greater than anything anyone has mentioned so far. Its nothing like what you think. The degradation that really matters is nothing to do with the length per se. It has to do with the fact that whatever you can affo... 
Damping Plates
Lots of discussions about isolators and couplers used on the bottom of components but not much said about dealing with internal resonances using damping plates on top of the equipment. Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) is one of many manufacturers... 
Home Theater Done Right: Millercarbon's System
Many people dont have the resolution necessary with their system to bother about cables impact because they cannot even hear it in their systemYes and its a shame because many times its the cables that are holding them back. But for some reason an...