ozzy

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Puritan Audio Labs GroundMaster CITY & RouteMaster grounding system
I own the Entreq Silver Tellus which I think is great. However, I may be interested in the Ground master if it worked on the AC ground. ozzy  
Poorer sound stage and bass impact, Focal Scala Utopia Evo vs  Focal Sopra N3???
The Scala’s may have a different impedance curve that may require other amplification. And new speakers generally sound tighter than a well-used pair. Just my guess. ozzy  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
Still a little confused as to the purple fuse direction on my tube mono block amps. This fuse replaced a QSA yellow in which the arrow on that fuse pointing from back to front. The purple fuse was initially installed basically the same way with t... 
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
Oregonpapa , Because of your thread I went ahead and purchased the SR purple fuses to replace the QSA yellows in my mono amps. First install, there is more wholeness to the music. I also coated the ends with NPS-1260. Thank you, Frank (RIP) ozzy  
Why Are People So Concerned About How Others Spend Their Money?
Well, when you really think about it what we spend on our audio pleasures (a fuse cost how much??) can be considered ridiculous. How about a coin collector? (a penny cost what?) and so on. But, and it’s a big butt, if it makes our lives more enjo... 
RIP oregonpapa
Frank was a very kind man. He also shared with me many of his prized recordings and quite a few conversations. His presence will always be with me and the many audiophiles he helped. RIP. ozzy  
Zavfino
The repair/replacement wasn’t exactly cheap. But it was the best I could do. ozzy  
Zavfino
I should add that bending the cable too much contributed to the demise of the last Dart (IEC shattered) cable I had. ozzy  
Cable Goop Review George is going to freak!!
The NPS1260 doesn’t actually come off when the fitting is disconnected, etc. Many times, all that is necessary is to just use a small brush to redistribute it on the fitting. To answer the question, no, I have not noticed a change when reapplied.... 
Zavfino
Due to the length and the cables extreme stiffness, that is the best place in my system. ozzy  
Zavfino
pokey77, I am using the Dart on my JL Audio CR-1 Crossover. ozzy  
Zavfino
I agree. The more hours on the Dart cable the better it integrates. I am glad I bought it. In around about way... ozzy  
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
1. Townshend Podiums 2. NPS 1260 3. JL Audio CR-1 Crossover. 4. Townshend F-1 Speaker cable 5. Zafvino Dart power cord 6. High Fidelity Helix signature plugs (3) 7. QSA fuses ozzy  
Bully pulpits
I think I can hear a faint chant... " Let’s Go Brandon" ozzy  
JL Audio CR-1 Crossover
jmarshak, I am only using the balanced inputs/outputs, so I leave it as grounded. There is absolutely no noise. ohlala, I have used the mono mode for my home theater pass through but otherwise its always in stereo. I have yet to play with the d...