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rocray

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Stereophile and the love of hotel decor
1980’s hotel curtains sound better than anything made today.   
How to prevent visitors from touching your system
Most of the folks I hangout with, have nice boats,cars,motorcycles ( common interests)  The few times friends have been in my listening room, all (so far) have shown respect for my gear. My wife won’t even touch anything, and I’ve offered to show ... 
Why are speaker stands so expensive?!
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LessLoss & Boenicke are a match made in Heaven
Great analogy!    
Schiit Audio feedback
I’ve had three of their products over the years. I’ve never had any issues, however,it is GREAT to hear about their service. That is wonderful advertising.   
Broken banana plug and stuck in amplifier
@jtcf has the answer. I have a set of dental tools in my tool box. I have used them multiple times with great success. I found mine at harbor freight a few years ago.  
Shinjitsu Audio
I thought I would pop in with an update.  I’ve had the Little Hiro’s since Nov. 22. I have at least 300 hrs on these.  They have found a home in my secondary system.  They are being driven by a First Watt F5, an Aric Audio Unlimited pre,a Wyred4s... 
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Wonderful job! It’s time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.  
What was the craziest location that you made an audio purchase from?
It wasn’t a purchase,but I placed a bid on a First Watt M2 while waiting in the on deck circle for an angiogram.   
Picture worth a penny LOL!!!!
I dislike “toed” in speakers.   
System Static Issue
Did you clean all connections,or just move them?  If you didn’t clean them,that’s where I would start.       
Power Cable in White
I guess trying to shrink them in the clothes dryer is out.   
Power Cable in White
As @digsmithd recommended, or try a hair dryer.   
Tamper Resistant Duplex Outlets
To show you how naïve I am, I have never heard of tamper proof outlets. I assumed that any hi end outlet would surely be within codes. I would look through your home owners insurance policy.  Or,call them and say you are asking for a “friend”   
Do you play any...?
 I don’t play any instruments.    I’ve tried to teach myself guitar a couple times. I just didn’t have the dexterity.   I’m about 60,and at this point ,my hands are shot. Some mornings it’s a bit of a struggle to button my shirt.  However,I absolu...