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Hum and the PS Audio P300
I had the exact same problem, which was solved by one cable TV guy who knew what to do (no jokes about morons, oxy or otherwise).He sent me to Radio Shack to get a 75-300 ohm adapter. It is not the one they sell as a "filter," merely an adapter. (... 
Has anyone tried Nakamichi Soundspace 3?
I have an 88 and it sounds pretty good. I haven't heard the Nak, but I've had a Nak mini-receiver with separate small speakers for years and it sounds great -- better than the 88, but it's a receiver with two speakers. Hifi.com is selling the 88 f... 
Help with new speakers
I have Thiel 3.6's, which do midrange really well, but need lots of power. I just heard Von Schweikert VR-4's and thought they do voices amazingly well and are more efficient (89db vs 86db for the Thiels). 
Where to buy Kimber speaker cables w/ good price??
http://www.usedcable.com/ 
Best Web site for Audio.
Here's a few:http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/http://www.audioasylum.comhttp://www.audio-ideas.com/http://www.audiophilia.com/http://www.audiorevolution.com/http://www.enjoythemusic.com/http://www.stereotimes.com/ 
overheating in DVP S9000es?
My dealer also said the momentary pause is the layer change. He suggested, though wasn't sure, that the additional heat may be due to the additonal laser for the video (are there TWO separate lasers?) or the different angle of the video laser, but... 
overheating in DVP S9000es?
I've noticed mine is more than warm -- it's hot! It seems only with DVD's, not CD's. When I take a DVD out of it, the disc is very hot. It may be because DVD's are in a lot longer than CD's, so CD's don't get as hot.A few more things -- Frequently... 
GRASS ANYONE?
Bluegrass starts with Bill Monroe. He is to bluegrass what Bob Marley is to reggae -- he invented it. Many contemporary performers -- Allison Krauss, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck -- have deviated from the classic structure of Monroe's and created a subgen... 
What to place under speaker spikes on hardwood
Sound Anchors has a nice product -- check it out at their website.I wouldn't use the Target discs, if they're the same ones that came with my Target amp stand. I now have four small donut shaped dark marks on my wood floor that won't come off.I'm ... 
Speaker efficiency vs. power requirements
I was just reading Robert Harley's chapter on amplifiers in his book, "The Complete Guide to High-End Audio," last night. He explains all this fairly clearly. He makes it pretty easy to understand and calculate an amps potential versus speaker req... 
Great Progessive Scan and Great CD Playback?
I am extremely pleased with the Sony DVP-S9000ES. You can pick it up for around $950 or a little less. Check out the reviews. I was impressed by the video, but when I played a CD, I was astonished. I didn't think a multi-player could sound so good... 
Best Recordings
Detlof is right about Dire Straits. Their recordings are truly remarkable for sonic quality.One CD I use to "show off" my stuff is Dylan's "Good As I Been To You." I don't know why, but it is an extraordinarily well recorded CD, audiophile quality... 
Help: Where can I buy these gold or xrcds?
http://www.mailordercentral.com/elusivedisc/ 
portishead, goldfrapp, looking for more ......
Laurie Anderson -- "Strange Angels" 
Which DVDP IS THE BEST SOUND?
I'm equally more interested in music than movies. My new Sony DVP-S9000ES sounds great, though I am running it through an outboard DAC.