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Soldered VS ...everything else
If you can, connect the clean bare wires to the speaker terminals. All connectors, paste or any applied coating will degrade the signal.But, if that is not possible make the connection with the best metallurgy available. No solder, paste, etc. Cri... 
Another Music Direct Catalog observation
It also is a problem with younger people actually enjoying the hardware and the hobby as we old farts do.I can remember making so many speaker cabinets, Heathkit projects along with recordings on reel to reel, 8 track, cassettes, records, cd and n... 
Another Music Direct Catalog observation
Lets face it the best music was made during that era. No internet, no cable, no computers, etc. Music was the best way to express and enjoy. Too bad the sound (recording) quality was not better. I think that’s why we keep buying all the "new remas... 
Review: Pass Labs X250.5 Amplifier
I owned the Pass X350.5 for a few years, I thought it sounded better than the newer version X350.8.ozzy 
Highly recommend Paragon Sight and Sound in Ann Arbor, MI
Anyone going to the Focal / Naim event this Thursday 21st at Paragon?ozzy 
Most Effective Tweaks
Sorcer X4. Transforms the soundstage and system. Highly impressive!https://add-powr.com/productsozzy 
Moving up from an Oppo 205
I own a Oppo 205 and the 95. toddalin, (open for offers on the 95). I modified the 205 with a linear power supply. The 4K video quality with discs and/or a HRZ Firestick streaming 4K Netflix is fantastic!For audio though I use a PS Audio Direct St... 
New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies
slaw,I must say that I did try to reintroduce the Bybee’s recently since your post on that subject. I found that the soundstage became more congested and flatter. Then after removing the Bybee’s and just using the Omega mats everything returned to... 
Synergistic Research Black Box -
ronrags,Yes, the X4 does seem to be more powerful. Probably due to its larger size.ozzy 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
I owned a Pass Labs X350.5 amp and preamp for years. One day I tried tube mono blocks and ended up selling the Pass Equipment.ozzy 
Funny thing happened after my neighbor moved.
2channel8,I thought I had clean power too. I live in an area that the houses are far enough apart that each house has its own transformer. I have tried many conditioners and they did improve the sound quality anyway.  My latest, is the Audioquest ... 
Sonic Tonic fom the Tweek Geek
Wow, That's surprising. The owner (Mike) has always worked well with me, even providing trades! Highly recommended.ozzy 
List of most high end analog active crossovers ever made.
How about the JL Audio CR-1?ozzy 
Niagra 7000 hum
I don't. It might cause more grounding issues.ozzy 
Niagra 7000 hum
There will always be some low level residual hum. This is due to the Isolation transformers that are used.ozzy