rrochelle

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Best Bang for the Buck Upgrade
Simple reccomendation for your larger project: WyWires Platinum interconnects, comes in black or white. Benefits greatly from 200 hours burn-in. Their background is silent and the soundstage is deeper and better defined. A worthy upgrade at a reas... 
Herbie’s Super Black Hole CD Mat - Wow!
I have used several Marigo discs over the years. When I tried the Super Black Hole I was shocked by the improvement. The Marigos make everything very smooth, diminishing dynamics. Sent my last one back for a refund and bought more Super Black hole... 
What’s wrong with Diana Krall?
I don't have any info on Diana, but we had tickets to see her in Reno in early November and she cancelled, as well as a number of other concerts, "due to illness." I hope she is well. 
Acoustic Revive RR-77 Ultra low pulse generator
sgordon1, Thank you for your suggestion to place CDs on top of the Acoustic Revive generator, label side down, for at least 5 seconds. No one, nowhere that I have been/read, ever suggested such a thing. I started doing 10 seconds yesterday and it ... 
GutWire Ultimate Grounding Cable
I love the Gutwire Utimate attached to my preamp. In addition to the other improvements noted above, in my system the bass deepened and became better defined. Drum work also improved and is dramatically clearer. Every visitor noted these improveme... 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
With regard to your first question, I was shocked by the difference power cords made on my Parasound Halo 21 amp. I think I got 4 from the Cable Company and had an Anticable and various stocks including some old upgrades from a dealer no longer in... 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
Rvpiano, I would be delinquent if I didn't share this. While I respect Morrow products and have their 2nd most expensive powercord on my preamp, I tried one of their mid-level cords and it now resides in the garage. It could not compete with Ice A... 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
If you are looking for a bargain, take a look at Ice Age Audio. It's a father and son team offering copper, silver and carbon options, as well as deep freeze. I put the copper/copper on my SACD player resulting in better sound with just a bit of m... 
Grail T5 Speakers
JV, Your comments imply that I badmouthed Martin Logan and their speakers. Permit me to make my opinion of Martin Logan perfectly clear. First of all, reporting 5 repair/replacement events during a five year period was not "slanderous," just a sim... 
Grail T5 Speakers
Sorry, that should read: I did not agree to be a demonstrator.  
Martin Logan speakers
My friend , the above posts are appreciated because Martin Logan speakers are very worthy of consideration. Unfortunately, they don't address your basic question. My Vistas are augmented by Martin Logan Depth I subs, so I have cured some ills. As ... 
Martin Logan speakers
I would be delinquent if I did not respond. I have had a pair of Vistas for 5.5 years. One speaker made three trips to Kansas and the other made 2 for repairs/replacements. To Martin Logan's credit they paid for everything, including shipping. Jus... 
Need recommendations for inexpensive power cord
I am surprised not to see Ice Age power cords mentioned here. They are well made and relatively inexpensive. They are cryo treated and come in various configurations carbon/ copper, copper/copper, silver/copper, etc. I have the copper/silvers on m... 
R.I.P Glen Campbell
Can you guess how old I am? I saw the Kingston Trio at the Hungry I in San Francisco and half way through their set they introduced their backup guitar player, Glenn Campbell.