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Systen Upgrade advice
AC power isolation and conditioning will elevate your entire system. You might be quite satisfied. Worth a try. 
Oppo BDP-95 sounds GREAT?
Has anyone here upgraded to the 105D. Comments on CD sound? 
Voice and instrument image bunched in the middle??
Hello Pc (my initials too :-). I don't understand how you want a "tighter focus" if all images are "bunched in the center"?? (but your statement makes sense if your polarities are screwed up) I think you should start at the very basics. Buy a "pol... 
best CD player new or used for $1200
What about the Oppo 105D?? 
Borodin String Qtt 2
Great to hear from you Christian. I'm very glad you find the recording quality "surprisingly" good, as that's what I feel. (Somehow didn't expect much out of Russia even though my expectation was not based on any experience. Wonder why?). I'm hopi... 
Voice and instrument image bunched in the middle??
Please describe your room dimensions H,W,D and measurements of your layout. Measure from side and rear walls and to each other using the tweeter location as your measuring point. Advise where your equipment is placed. Also any room treatment or ma... 
How to improve power supply?
Thanks Ja. As you see above I am using the oversize 2Q Equitech unit to provide balanced power. I appreciate your PLITRON suggestion however EQUITECH products are being used by NASA and Ames Research Centre so the quality must be there. Also, I no... 
How to improve power supply?
Hi K. I know it's deficient because of the "inordinate" gains I obtain from using a 'combination' of ac power isolation & conditioning devices bought to enhance my listening. I am using -and need to use- an Equitech 2Q balanced transformer, MI... 
Best products for baffle material s ?
Hi Peter. The new epoxy technology is changing decorative concrete cast planters, garbage receptacles, etc. Didn't Thiel use concrete baffles? 
Hi, new here. out of loop long time. where we at?
Horns are improved and JBL has redefined horn 'sound' with the DD6700's. Problem is the cost. Flea power SET amps still won't--and never will be able to-- adequately power any near full range horn speaker. But, many people get full enjoyment from ... 
Best products for baffle material s ?
That's interesting Tim. It invites thinking of other damping materials to put in the concrete. Do you think styrofoam has enough mass to absorb vibration? Maybe lead powder? Lead is not toxic sitting as metal. In fact the way Wilson used it in the... 
Best products for baffle material s ?
Unsound, I meant identical to the original speaker face- not- width & height identical; thanks for your comment. 
Best products for baffle material s ?
Thanks Vapor. I have noticed some rosewoods have very high figures for density and hardness; they're sometimes condidered ironwood.I didn't know if the output from the relatively low output B&W would be strong enough to excite granite? 
Improvements to OPPO 105 DARBEE?
Thanks Larry. How much and in what way do you find the sound of the Wadia better? You mention blu-rays. Can tv be enhanced as well? 
Improvements to OPPO 105 DARBEE?
Thanks db. I still don't know if regular non hi-def tv is better through the 105 Darbee?