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| I have seen a lot of ideas concerning Cable lifters My question: Assuming you believe cable lifters make a difference (and I do) what is the cause? Are they preventing transmission of floor borne vibration, eliminating electrical or magnetic interference from the floor/carpet or eliminating conduct... | |
| Which would you choose for good sounding tube preamp for an audiophile new to tubes. VTA SP14. http://www.tubes4hifi.com/SP14.htm Very musical without being tubey and, in kit form, a bargain even with all the available upgrades! | |
| Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions? VTA at http://www.tubes4hifi.com/. I bought the SP14 ultimate as a kit and have NEVER been happier. | |
| "World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects Trust your ears! Your system, your money, your happiness. What all of us think should not make a difference. | |
| My stereo receiver is a little too bright. Can a cable help me out? Agree, let it run in. If that's not enough, try moving the speakers so they point more away from your ears to the outside. Toe them out, if you know what I mean. Tweeters can be very bright on axis but fall off more than other drivers as you move ... | |
| xperience with Grados The Statement 2 (vs. Audio Technica Art) I own a Grado Reference 2 and found it a significant upgrade from my older Reference v1. Detail and snap was significantly improved with no added harshness. Soundstage is excellent and precise. I am using the old Grado PH1 phono preamp and the gai... | |
| The sound of electrolytic capacitors failing Thanks! I'm hearing distortion on high level transients, especially mid and high frequencies which disappears after about 1 hour of listening. I've been assuming it takes that long for the caps to recondition (or whatever the term is). Is there a ... | |
| The sound of electrolytic capacitors failing One question that remains unanswered: What changes in the sound when a power cap is failing? | |
| The sound of electrolytic capacitors failing That was a great suggestion,Thanks!It’s in my amp, the power supply caps are US$190 per side. :-( |