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Dedicated AC Circuits: It's not the noise, it's the upstream problems
While you're at it, also check the connections in the breaker box. I was surprised that a couple of mine were not fully tightened down.  ozzy  
Speaker Placement and Toe-In
No, it must be some other "rich guy". It is amazing that when you really start dialing in the soundstage, just a 1/2" can throw off the center image. ozzy    
Speaker Placement and Toe-In
Thanks for the reply. What I have noticed is having the speakers aiming straight out does flatten the soundstage depth somewhat. So always the tweaker, I decided to toe them in again (slightly). Now the question is how much, or little is the bes... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Escape 2022 Remaster. ozzy  
Speaker Placement and Toe-In
Yeah, I think all the rules as to speaker placement should just be considered as a starting point. We still need to experiment. Moving heavy speakers on stands like the Townshends is near impossible. But trying to place the Sopra's in the right sp... 
Speaker Placement and Toe-In
Oh, BTW, the air bladders were purchased from Amazon. A very useful tool when needing to move (lift) large heavy speakers (on stands) with the help of the furniture sliders. ozzy  
Speaker Placement and Toe-In
So many great responses thank you. My room has been treated extensively. My room is 27 x 17 x 8. Three of the walls have exterior concrete. All of the walls and ceiling were made with separate studding and with 1/2" drywall with insulation behind ... 
What are some of the mistakes, failures or bad purchases of your audio history?
Cary SACD player. The sled kept slipping and many of the discs used would show as no disc inserted. Many times, the disc would stay in the player which required taking the top off and manually removing the stuck disc. I sent it to Cary several ti... 
For those of you who had spent over hundred thousand dollars for your sound system.
If, I consider the retail value on all my equipment I may come close. But my equipment was purchased used, on sale, or significantly discounted. Plus, I have traded in equipment constantly over the years to get to this point. ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
It really does sound mysterious and confusing. But theses footers are really something. That is, in improving the sonics of my components. ozzy  
Are the KEF Blade/Blade 2 Metas a Significant Upgrade from Blade?
My opinion of passive is that they are being used as ports and are not connected up to the speaker terminals. But I guess with these speakers they are all connected. ozzy  
Are the KEF Blade/Blade 2 Metas a Significant Upgrade from Blade?
Well thanks for that clarification. It sure sounded like the reviewer claimed there was only 2 active woofers. ozzy  
Golden Dragon Interconnects Trial
I don't think he is available these days. He retired and moved on to other adventures. At least that is what I remember him saying. ozzy  
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
rgrost, Looking forward to your new products! ozzy  
Are the KEF Blade/Blade 2 Metas a Significant Upgrade from Blade?
Are you sure? I think 2 of them are passive. ozzy