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Tinnitus remedy?
Besides the usual suspects for creating tinnitus, the Sun is a natural relaxer / healer, not having too much exposure (skin cancer, etc) Tinnitus seems to be related to blood pressure and nervousness.  
Check This Out!
Grannyring has a unique way of helping settle arguments and debates in forums. He actually "listens" and gives a neutral opinion, without barking obtrusively. Due credit of course to Steinedm1, nice, informative postings.  
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
The small jumper pins directly behind the IEC, you clip or unsolder to relocate for voltage change.  
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
FWIW, CEC transports have a small board inside near the IEC with jumpers or plug from 100, 120, 230, I’ve done conversions. The Jap versions set at 100 volts. Mine’s a TL-3N (dual belt) CEC is the turntable sound of transports  
Matthew Bond Audio speaker cables - observations
Wonder how they compare to Tara Labs lineage (Muse, Omega?) Inakustik LS-4004 Air are currently in the rig.  
聖HIJIRI Users thread
Glad you’re back Bill, not the same w/o you here   
聖HIJIRI Users thread
In my setup, Transport to Dac: Sterklang, Dac to Preamp: Hijiri Million, Preamp to Amps: Hijiri Million, Amps to Speakers: Inakustik LS-4004 AIR  
What’s the best DAC < 6k (system specific)
You may want to consider this: Digital Audio Converter (vujadeaudio.com) I’ve had mine over 4 years with no desire to change, fwiw.  
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
tkstein: Already gave that thought after using solid copper for many years. Next ’thought’ is wiring transformer wires straight to way better quality IEC inlet and skip in between crap with cheap clip metals, voltage conversion circuit board trac... 
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
In my rig (Coin Silver) sounds better than the Titanium, midrange (vocals) are more present, much better conductivity without too much over the top brightness (hence the 10% Copper content) Went down the middle between full Copper and full Silver... 
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
I Received a 6" Coin/Silver rod (0.208 in. / 5.283 mm diameter) from Surepure Chemetals. 90% Silver, 10% Copper $120 bucks. In my rig this sounds better than the Titanium, midrange (vocals) are more present, much better conductivity without too m... 
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
"Honestly, I’m shocked at how much detail and how precisely in space titanium places individual sounds. There can be a strangeness to the way some mids are portrayed, which is why I’m interested in hearing other metals as slugs but the difference ... 
I Cried Today
I’ve known bigkidz over 22 years, he called me and mentioned his post here. I told him the biggest part of audio is "humanity and good memories" He emphatically agreed amongst others here also. Things in life can get taken for granted, not real... 
Audio Research amp repair in New Jersey/New York
I can second the above post ^^^^ I also know them personally. I have had their tubed DHT Dac (world-class sound) for 5 years strong. Karl has repaired equipment that no other techs could, highly recommended.  
Audio Research amp repair in New Jersey/New York
Pete and Karl really know there stuff: Mods and Repairs (vujadeaudio.com)