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| New Ground Loop - What Could Have Caused? Whoa. Nothing ever is simple, is it. I will first try Jim's FIOS box suggestion, because it is easier and I know what to do. Jim's other suggestion probably is beyond my technical competence, but I know where the FIOS cable connects to the house.T... | |
| New Ground Loop - What Could Have Caused? It was the Verizon FIOS box. Once I disconnected IC's running from FIOS box to pre, problem solved. No music stations through stereo, though.Not sure what happened. I had no problems for years. There may have been storms and the units were plugged... | |
| New Ground Loop - What Could Have Caused? It was the Verizon FIOS box. Once I disconnected IC's running from FIOS box to pre, problem solved. No music statons through stereo, though.Not sure what happened. I had no problems for years. There may have been storms and the units were plugged ... | |
| Which components are "stupid good"? W4S DAC2. For the money,or regardless, its crazy good.Wyetech Opal Pre - Stands the test of time. Timeless performance. Wirth 2x price +.Neal | |
| Can Redbook CD Be Saved Saved from what? Haven't heard anything reliable that endangers it.Neal | |
| Mac sound quality I do not ascribe evil motives to anyone. I just don't think computers are a viable alternative to a top notch transport.digicable/DAC setup. Just look at the threads of people having constant problems with hardware/software/etc. And I use computer... | |
| Powercords $1000 that beat VH Audio cords I have both the Kimber PK-10 Palladian and several Valhalla PC's. The PK-10 is an excellent cord, especially for the $$, but the Valhalla really is in a different league. It is not on the dry, more clinical side like the spkr cables or IC's.The Le... | |
| would the Sony SCD 5400 Ex make a good transport? I tried it as a transport. Didn't hold a candle to my CEC TL-1x, nor did it even match my old Toshiba 9200 DVD/CD Player, which BTW is a darn good transport. For what you can get one for used, it is a steal.neal | |
| Is there a cable maven in the house? I have used both the BAT and Cardas adapters successfully. BAT are more robust -- but more expensive. Cheaper adaptors from other suppliers break easily.Neal | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? Generally speaking, yuo cannot go wrong with Spendor. They really do nothing wrong. I have had them almost contiuously in either main or BR system for over 30 years. Any time I sold a pair I missed them and ended up buying another. Currently have ... | |
| Building bedroom system.....speakers for it? I have had Spendor SA 1's in BR system since speakers first came out a few years ago. They are superb, lifelike and fight far above their size. I have had many Spendor models over the years and finally learned my lesson - don't sell!Neal | |
| Best CD I've heard so far 2011......... Ra Ra Riot - The Orchard. Combo of Andrew Bird and Vamoire Weekend. Can't get their songs out of my head. These guys can write, sing and play. Heard them live on Mountain Stage.Neal | |
| Belles 150A Hot Rod with Audible Illusions preamp I have a 150A Hot Rod, which I unfortunately blew up by changing interconnects with power on. I spoke to Belles and they will fix it if I ship it in.It is a wonderful, musical amp, punching way above its price range.Excellent low end, very smooth,... | |
| New Von Schweikert VR 33? I have owned VSA VR5 HSE's for some 6 years now and have been an audiophile for some 40 years. This gives me no special insight other than a lot of experience listening to different speakers over the course of the years, both in my own systems and... | |
| Has anybody compared Lessloss and Shunyata pcs I have 2 LessLoss Sigs and they are outstanding. After going through all the big names, I have found only 2 PC's that equal or better the LL: Nordost Valhalla and Elrod Statement (older version). The latter, however, is so thick and heavy as to be... |