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Interconnects: a conductor is a conductor, right?
Steve, i was typing at the same time that you were and our posts must have "crossed in the mail". Sean> 
Interconnects: a conductor is a conductor, right?
Oops.... This needs some clarification that i was unaware of at the time of posting. As it turns out, these cables are an optically based design with some type of interphase at each end to convert them back to analogue use with standard plugs. In ... 
speaker excursion..."mo power"..and bass..Sean
I forgot to mention the "bad things" about clipping. The one thing that everyone forgets to mention when talking about clipping is amplifier stability. Mr Dartford alludes to this when he talks about instability. That is, a note may have a duratio... 
speaker excursion..."mo power"..and bass..Sean
Drew covers a lot of excellent points. I can tell that he's really been doing his homework as his contributions to these forums continues to grow in quality. Kudo's to him for learning as much as he has AND for sharing his knowledge in a very usef... 
What Patty Smith album to own?
Babelogue anyone ??? Sean> 
Amplifier recommendation for Legacy Focus 20/20
So long as you can maintain solid connections and minimize voltage drop through the cord, i don't see any problems with doing so. After all, other than an extra point of connections, it would be the same thing as running longer Romex to a closer o... 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
I agree with you Ferrari. Even though i've had an SACD player and now own a universal machine, i don't think that SACD is going to make it. DVD-A has a better chance of the two, simply because it incorporates video along with the potential for bet... 
Anyone heard Underwood level1 3910 mod?
I can acoustically damp the vibrations in your existing 3910 by filling it with peanut butter for only $275, which includes return shipping. I guarantee that everything that you hear after my mod is done to that machine will sound "smooth & cr... 
What Patty Smith album to own?
Warren, what is "uni" ???I like Patti even though i don't agree with her politics. Then again, it would seem that her point of view on God and "religion" have changed over the years, so who's to say that she'll remain where she's at politically. M... 
Amplifier recommendation for Legacy Focus 20/20
Flyfisher: Your mentioning this reminded me of something i overlooked in my previous comments in this thread. My Father REALLY loved when i brought over a Nelson Pass built & designed amp for him to use. It sounded very sweet, airy, delicate a... 
Amplifier recommendation for Legacy Focus 20/20
Well, from what i can gather, Dan has purchased a Pass X250 amp. How do you like that combo, Dan? Sean> 
What Patty Smith album to own?
Saw her on her last tour. Her show was much like her last album i.e. good if you are a fan of her work, but much lower key / more relaxed than her earlier work. I was told that her tour prior to this one ( about two years ago ) was very good and m... 
Radio Shack SPL Meter mods corrections
The parts to modify this meter are quite inexepensive, making it a good deal even after investing the money. The fact that RS is convenient and many people already have these units makes such an approach even more acceptable. In comparison to many... 
Moving from mid-fi to hi-fi -- Imaging questions
Somewhere in the archives, i've posted several times on how to optimally place any speaker in any room. This is not to say that all speakers are suited for all rooms, but this approach will allow them to work as best possible given the specific co... 
Is my setup mid-fi or hi-fi?
Open your wallet. Turn it upside down. If money falls out, it is mid-fi. If such is the case, take the remaining money and buy a nice meal and some good tunes to enjoy on your system. Trying to make everyone agree that you have a "high end" system...