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rixthetrick

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Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
@rajugsw  the PS Audio - BHK Signature Preamplifier is a very good pre by the way. It uses valves in the input stage I believe?  
Does Time alignment and Phase coherency make for a better loudspeaker?
I learned this past year how much diffuser panels helped with imaging. So many have spoken out about room treatment, and I was convinced to try some out for myself. I finally manged to complete and install some quadratic diffusers from plans, and... 
So I just bought a Hegel H390 and
Love the Hegel H390, I've heard it and oh yeah it's good.  
Questions about Ethernet Cabling
A ’audiophile’ graded Ethernet switch From discussions, debate in this forum, and research, it is probable that the greatest bang for buck on Ethernet switches to help mitigate noise on the transmission of data is to use a liner power supply on... 
Building a custom isolation equipment rack
Thank you all for your input and suggestions. I have springs already, and the wood, and a frame that can be modified made of steel extrusions with connectors etc. Yes I plan on isolating between the frame and the shelves, as it's a known efectiv... 
Where to start in building a beginner's system?
@django81  So where are you at now? It's been a couple of years, I looked to see if you put up a system page. What's happened in your audio life?    
Posting Images in Audiogon Forum Posts - A Reluctant Quasi-Tutorial
nice diffusers... @tomic601 thanks. I have another two I started, but are on hold until I build an equipment rack. Sick of my stuff sitting on the floor and springs. I drove out to near Austin and purchased some long clear mesquite burl planks, a... 
Posting Images in Audiogon Forum Posts - A Reluctant Quasi-Tutorial
Copy URL for the image, and paste the URL (hyperlink) into the page using Cntrl V keys. Thanks sbank  
Posting Images in Audiogon Forum Posts - A Reluctant Quasi-Tutorial
yeah, copy link of image paste into page, using cntrl V  
Budget High Current Power Cords
So when someone says high current cable, I'm presuming 20A connectors, and suitable gauges. Hospital grade outlets, for better clamping forces and better contact.Like an IEC C-19 plug, or C-20 for example?https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PW... 
The "British Invasion". A question for you old farts out there.
then I discovered Classical and became a snob. A happy snob, listening to beautiful music no doubt!?!?!Live orchestra, worthy of utter snobbery, livin' the dream  
Science that explains why we hear differences in cables?
@danager - the Decware HR-1 looks interesting, have you heard it?I saw the amplifiers, and speakers. Couldn't find cables? 
Science that explains why we hear differences in cables?
@mahgister - guess who just put a pair of solid cherry QRD17 quadratic diffusers in front of his speakers on the listening wall? Oh my goodness the difference isn't small. My wife agrees, and loves them.I called Jeff Smith of Silversmith Cables wh... 
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
Okay, but our last four posts are the only mention of V4 in this page?I did a "find in page" (search function in my browser), and you and I are the only two posters who have V4 mentioned, as I was thinking I may have misread, misunderstood or some... 
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
@vinylvalet - I think he's quoted as V2 not V4 ?