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Looking for a local Audiophile Show
Is this close enough? http://capitalaudiofest.com/  
Perfect Path Tecnologies ‘The Gate’
waltersl ...You won't be disappointed with The Gate. It will not only enhance the other PPT products you already have, but it is a killer of a product all on its own. Frank  
Perfect Path Tecnologies ‘The Gate’
waltersl ...My recommendation is to go with The Gate. I've gotten reports from some Gate users that their sound has improved by removing their power conditioner after installing The Gate. My approach was a bit different.Months prior to receiving a... 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
^^^ Geoff has the rare ability to be able to piss you off while making you laugh at the same time. Now THAT is what I call talent. My usual reaction is something like a cross between a junk-yard Rottweiler and Tim Conway.Frank 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
Other than the discussions about the audio hobby, this is what I love about this site. The humor is down-right addicting.   "Queen loser" indeed.  :-)Frank 
What equipment upgrades or tweaks will improve the sound of drums?
millercarbon >>> "Seemed insanely spendy at first. But they sound so good the way I look at it now is I finally have records worthy of the system."Spot on with the good copies. Tom Port of Better Records gets super-premium prices for his ... 
What equipment upgrades or tweaks will improve the sound of drums?
Udog ...The lower you get the noise floor, the better the percussion will become. Better wall outlets. SR Blues perhaps?SR Blue fuses.Herbie’s tube dampenersPPT Total Contact paste. PPT Omega E Mats PPT "Stop It" devises.PPT "The Gate." If you do... 
Your reference system?
My reference "system" is my town's symphony orchestra that accompanies very gifted teenaged musicians at a local church on a quarterly basis. We sit right between the piano and the string section. THAT is the sound I'm trying to replicate in my li... 
which car is sitting in your listening room?
At full retail, I could have one of these with some change left over: https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1956/austin_healey/100m/100762910 aaWith the leftover change, I'd have this one for occasional desert excursions:  https://www.ageo... 
Perception
I, at one time, had someone very close to me who has spent 80 years of her life worrying about what other people think. I still cannot understand why. Frank 
Perception
It's called instilling doubt. People do this all the time ... and not just in audio. Usually, it is people who don't know what they're talking about. Sometimes, it is done out of jealousy and envy. Sometime's it is just innocent banter. If you're ... 
Most useful tweaks that are sensible and really make a noticeable improvement
There's snake oil, and then there's the good stuff. TC is the good stuff. 
anbody ever hear of an outfit called dynagroove records?
^^^ I have that LP Geoff. Thanks for reminding me of it.  I’ll dig it out of the vault tonight. Haven’t played it in years. 
anbody ever hear of an outfit called dynagroove records?
And then came DynaFlex. 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
It is nice to know that the high school hall monitors are still alive and well.