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Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Speaker Cables
Just got a response from Townshend and they confirmed that the F-1 speaker cables do have Zobel's at both ends. I wonder if that is why these cables sound so good. ozzy  
JL Audio CR-1 Crossover
That is why I am using RCA/XLR adapters to only use the XLR inputs. So, I am confused as to why he is getting the noise. Lifting the ground switch may help.  And yes, their customer support is excellent. Ask for Randy. ozzy  
JL Audio CR-1 Crossover
hubbman, I’m sorry I stated it wrong. I am using the mono sub output from my Oppo to a y- adapter then to 2 Cardas RCA/XLR adapters. Plugging those adapters into the CR- 1 Balanced managed inputs. ozzy  
Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Speaker Cables
So, I just realized that the Fractal F1 speaker cables have Zobel networks inside. Does anyone know if they are at both ends? ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
Huh? Are you inhaling to close to the tailpipe? ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
sns, The Critical Mass footers are rated as .8 size for components under 100 lbs. The 1.0 for over 100 pounds. Not sure what the 1.5 is rated for but I am using four of them under my Lumin X1. I think you can go lower than the max weight I have l... 
JL Audio CR-1 Crossover
hubbman, Now that is strange because I am doing the same thing. I am using Cardas XLR/RCA adapters converting the balanced XLR from my Oppo 205 to a RCA input at the CR-1, while using all the other as balanced. You may be creating a ground loop,... 
What's the heaviest speaker you've ever owned? What's the tallest?
Heaviest Eggleston Andra 2 = 215 lbs. each! The tallest was the Bob Carver Line Source about 8 foot tall! ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
Well now that is mean... ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
Best I can say is based on my actual experience, I placed them under the component where I thought would work best. And boy do they deliver. ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
raysmtb1, I don’t agree, you probably should try it before you close your mind. ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
sns, I think they adjust to the weight that is imposed on them. ozzy  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
So, I guess I'm not crazy... here is what I found about the CM footers. "The curious thing about the CenterStage2 is that you know when its working because it makes the system sound a lot worse, at first. Until the footers harmonise and begin to ... 
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
Thank you all for the comments, even the SA ones. I have tried many footers, Stillpoints, Synergistic, Nordost, Black Diamond, and on and on. But, I have never had a footer react this way- breaking in. I hope more of you can try them before you ... 
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
Does anyone else own the Critical Mass Footers? ozzy