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Is computer audio a bust?
Db, I didn't mean to infer reel to reels were perfect; just that, in a high end system, a well recorded tape-on a properly functioning machine- "blew away" the sound from a perfectly cleaned and treated new record- on a very high end record player... 
Should I finish my basement
Just make your colors comfortable and spend your money-only- on drapes and sound treatment. Painted concrete is finished. With the right sound treatment your room will be fantastic. Best wishes. 
Is computer audio a bust?
Naturally the 'manufacturers', or those who upgrade them, must go to what's new. Just like they mainly jumped to CD (perfect sound forever) in the early 80's --although any of us with an ear, or decent system, heard the s*****t sound CD replay gav... 
Sound quaity : OPPO 105D vs ALPHA DAC new/old
Thanks Matt. Appreciate. I'm hoping for opinions from those who have or have heard both in the same system. There were many utterly rave reviews about Alpha Dac as it came out. 
WHERE TO PURCHASE DVD/BR CLASSICAL MUSIC?
Hi Matt. I find Naxos very interesting. 
Power Cord Wall to Conditioner
Ok;you're joking. 
Huygen's Principle- relating to loudspeaker design
EBM, I'm shocked; I thought you knew everything. It just goes to show-you know-live and learn-especially us dinosaurs. 
Huygen's Principle- relating to loudspeaker design
Sincere apologies. CORRECT link http://www.acoustics.salford.ac.uk/feschools/waves/diffract3.php(Thank goodness I checked it!) 
USB power supply?
Hi Rocky. To best understand "balanced power" I suggest going to the Equitech website. They have a patented design which maximizes the noise reduction capabilities of their transformers. Basically they split the 120V AC signal into 2 60V signals a... 
why balanced power last before component?
Well Jim, hope you enjoy it :-) 
I just picked up a classic Sansui G-9000 stereo.
Get a good step-down transformer. 
USB power supply?
Better yet use balanced power for your USB and your Bryston. Wow. 
How to improve power supply?
Thanks Rod. 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Thanks ALMARG for helping us stay on track. I hope your helpful attitude becomes contagious!Very reassuring. 
why balanced power last before component?
Jea, technical verbage discrediting medical grade transformers is trivial here. When you're in hospital next then you can worry about them. :-) . Maybe invite Bill in to discuss the topic with you as well as he too obviously knows absolutely nothi...