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Looking for Advice of Speaker Cables
Thanks for all of the advice.  I have pretty much decided to stick with the Oval 9’s and make this a less complicated process since I have been happy with them up to this point.  I am intrigued by the Solo Crystals, however, but the cost is not ap... 
New to Integrated stereo tube amps
@millercarbonAre you going to post about your experience with the Blackhawk. Would love  to hear your thoughts.  Even though I don’t “need” a new amp I am very intrigued by the Raven products, speakers included. I’m a Texan so having Raven as a Te... 
New to Integrated stereo tube amps
@kingbarbuda How do you connect the REL’s to the Blackhawk? 
Speaker Questions and Recommendations
aewarrenDuly noted! Great advice. I’ve heard a lot of people talk about room treatments. Where does one start when thinking about going down that path?I appreciate all of the thoughts presented here. Exactly what I was looking for. 
Speaker Questions and Recommendations
Thanks for the recommendations @mijostyn. I’m in no hurry. Looking forward to listening to some of these speakers  
Speaker Questions and Recommendations
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Speaker Questions and Recommendations
@jbhiller I would love to attend an audio show. I also saw that RMAF in Denver takes place in October as well so that would be another option. You hit the nail on the head when you said sometimes we have to listen to new stuff!@islandmandan Those ... 
Speaker Questions and Recommendations
Good advice and much appreciated. I learn by asking and I am clearly not afraid to ask dumb questions!Love your handle by the way. 
Speaker Questions and Recommendations
@jjss49 I appreciate your comments. You are correct that I didn’t articulate what I am seeking to improve. I suppose like many in this hobby I am always curious about what might be “better” knowing that is a hard to define term.  Obviously I could... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
@millercarbonThank you.  Really appreciate your thoughtful responses. Very informative and very helpful.  I’m not looking to buy a new amp now but I am sold on tubes (I swapped out a Plinius Hiato for the PL in my system) and am always looking for... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
I discovered this thread several days ago and have been reading it slowly throughout the week. Awesome thread and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, even the 3rd grade nitpicking in certain segments. FWIW, I have purchased a couple of albums from Bette... 
Power Conditioning / Surge Protection
The irony of a company whose very reason for being is the pursuit of pure power using a crappy stock power cord in its products is rich. 
Power Conditioning / Surge Protection
jafantThe two units I have don’t show a name or model number. The RGPC logo is different from that on current models. The folks at RGPC told me it was an early version of the 400. They’ve made some changes since then but I’m told they don’t really... 
Power Conditioning / Surge Protection
Lots of interesting commentary here. Much appreciated. I actually called RGPC and spoke to Alex.  He couldn’t have been more helpful. Using serial numbers he was able to determine that I have one of the original predecessors to RGPC 400 Pro. He se... 
Power Conditioning / Surge Protection
Wow, very much appreciate all of the comments even those I don’t understand! I was reading about the AudioQuest Niagara 1200. Anyone have experience with this device?