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Very interesting radio shack vs. audioquest
blindfold and have friend install and see what u all pick out..u will be amazed how this can effect your pocket and save a ton of cash 
New st120 by bob latino or used VTL ST-85
I have been mulling over the idea myself.Still after much reading come back to the st120 built by Bob Latino. My reason is that VTL seems to give poor service with their older units. The st120 looks excellent, built and sound wise. And they can be... 
Racks for audio system ???
The roomtune rack if you are getting it cheap? Then it should serve you well. I remember it having larger then the norm shelves and sturdy in construction. There are better racks but my opinion they all seem to be way over built for what most needs. 
Aging technology versus inevitably aging ears...
I believe many of use and myself avoided Japanese gear of the 70s. I remember TAS calling Sansui of that time Sansewer and this kept me from exploring early gear coming from that region. 
I think I've made up my mind
if you do invest in a cheap cable and then compare it to a more exotic. Don't be surprised that you just might stay wit the inexpensive cable because it is that good. 
Computer Speakers Not made in China
thats a tall order in todays market.Though they say might say made in the USA or wherever. The parts used most likely come from china and assembled elsewhere.Face it, you can't get away from the sleeping GIANT. 
Soundproofing and room correction for apartment?
Soundproofing and room correction are two different animals. Soundproofing a room deals with adding mass such as adding another room inside a room. That of course would be somewhat costly. So unless you own the apt it would not be worth it. Now so... 
My universal player is dying. Upgrade suggestions?
The universal player just doesn't ad up at all when it comes to reliability. They all seem to fail one way or another in there ability to read shortly after purchase. 
Preamp with phono section
my man theres a few Classe DR-6 pres on the Gon that's one of the best SS full fuctioning preamps there is. And the unit is built like a tank and sounds great.. 
Coincidence?
not to get off topic, the TAS of past was a fabulous mag when it was pocket size and full of great reviews and setup tips. I occasionally when I am at B&N look at the new offering of TAS and find it's equiptment reviews ridiculas and music rev... 
Synergistic Research Acoustic ART analogue room tr
at 4g no way at least not for cups the size of small rice bowls. The units are to small to make any difference, so case closed... 
Synergistic Research Acoustic ART analogue room tr
take a look at the treatment size, The bowls are smaller then a shot glass. I would guess that they are to small to even make a difference in a broom closet not alone a fair size listening room. The price of this room treatment is a staggering $30... 
Center imaging problems
Not all recordings will center a vocalist. 
My ears of tin are over 50
Hey Dopogue God bless 80+. Im 50+ and my hearing is excellent. Fact I can hear the elevator door bell on opening from my apt about 45ft away from my door. 
Enter Shikari anybody?
i think oscar wilde would have said Either that band goes, or I do.