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Classical, Spanish & South American Guitar Jewels
Here's one I bought recently that's very nice, "Colores del Sur, Baroque Dances for Guitar" by Enrike Solinis & Euskal Barrokensemle on Glossa.Another I've really enjoyed is "Images of Metheny" by Jason Vieaux on Azica. All Pat Metheny tunes p... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Jstropp, Please name names! 
The Plasmatron - more linear output voltage
Zd542, I'm in complete agreement with your statement. 
The Plasmatron - more linear output voltage
The assumption on this board is that EE's know everything there is to know about audio. Excuse me if I disagree. 
The Plasmatron - more linear output voltage
I figure if it improves your system who cares how it works as long as it's safe and cost effective (which varies by individual). One thing that concerns me is the scarcity of the tubes and their cost although VHAudio reserves a spare set for each ... 
Please help with the cable burner
Might be OK who knows but I have concerns about safety.I would definitely want a cover for that thing. 
Please help with the cable burner
Is that UL tested? 8^) 
Breaking of Furutech's AC connectors...??
I have one PC with rhodium on male end and gold on IEC. 
AudiogoN Inception Date?
Wasn't there a photography site at one time? 
Equipment Grading Honesty
I see no advantage in rating an item higher than it actually is. For me at least, it's just not worth it. This just causes problems down the road for all concerned. Much easier being honest up front. 
Tube pin question?
Is this magnetite part of the vacuum seal between the glass and the pins?If it is I understand how a strong contact enhancer could potentially cause problems.I would imagine that a strong enough solution could possibly destroy the vacuum and thus ... 
Is it really useless Upscaling 16/44.1 music to 24
Dtc, Could you address how "dither" relates to the above? Is it another term for "upsampling"? Thanks 
Tube pin question?
Got it, thanks. 
Tube pin question?
Thanks for your responses! I'll gently clean and then forget about it. 
Does JBL get a bad rap?
About 15 years ago I worked at a national retailer where they had a large JBL equipped "media room" built to view and listen to ads. To me the whole affair was ear bleeding and shrill but I'll admit that the electronics could have been totally or ...