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@clearthink : NO ONE has said they expect YOU or anyone else to take they're opinions, seriously or otherwise.Probably the worst mind-altering 'substance' is the sense of ego that makes everything about 'you'. 
I want to be moved and have the music touch my soul!
I think there needs to be a new profession. Audiophile Psychologist. There are clearly psychological barriers and expectations that exist that get in the way of music enjoyment. There are clearly factors that enhance and improve music enjoyment. M... 
The most important factor in soundstage imaging
@whart :    "Even with a good system, well set up in a room, a lackluster recording, mastering, etc. will sound very disappointing"Agreed and wonder why this isn't always mentioned first. As I understand it, to have a good sound stage there has to... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Son Volt - Trace. Ripped CD.So refreshing and genuine when it came out. 
Does anyone have a Schiit Yggy DAC?
No, but I've got a Modi 2 Uber and that little sucker is a firecracker. I do not leave it on all the time. 
Home made treatment to reduce Bass bloom or resonance in a room?
I use curtains and pillows. Probably terrible advice but I like the way my system sounds and my wife is happy. 
Ask the local curmudgeon (me) anything related to tech or liquor. :)
"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world. "I've had several Japanese "Scotches". They were all very good but also as pricey as many high end Scottish Scotches. I've also had a pretty good "Scotch" from India.I'll answer my... 
Advice on compensating for hearing loss
Actually, the mucus and dairy connection was disproved a while back. But for decades we did tell patients not to consume dairy or give their children milk when they had colds, ear infections or sinusitis. But in reality there is no connection. 
The most important factor in soundstage imaging
@steakster : Really? There's just no need. If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, not helpful.In my brief experience the largest impact on soundstage is speaker position but my system is already pretty well matched. Having said that, 'ge... 
Advice on compensating for hearing loss
@dweller :Why refrain from dairy? 
Advice on compensating for hearing loss
Here is some advice from someone who is unqualified to give it.....but have you worked with speaker position? As I understand it the high frequency sound projection is fairly direct. In other words, your tweeters need to be aimed. Do you have them... 
Ask the local curmudgeon (me) anything related to tech or liquor. :)
The Pappy question remains unanswered. 
Ask the local curmudgeon (me) anything related to tech or liquor. :)
erik, would you agree that Pappy is an overrated fad? 
Component isolation
Or as the T-shirt says : "I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you." 
Whats playing on your system today?
@slaw : "You praise Clark Jr. here, yet on other threads, you posit how much you despise the sonics...…………………....."That's correct. He is an amazing musician. The production quality on the Blak and Blu CD is poor. The reason I bought Blak and Blu o...