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(Jolida) Black Ice Audio Foz SS-X Sound Enhancement
Jim Smith, from "Get Better Sound" on tonal balance:p. 92 "We perceive warm or cool sound to some extentby the amount of energy present in the lowermidrange/upper bass.  If we bring our speakers (or microphones)a bit closer togeether, the reproduc... 
New silversmith fidelium cable
I did my best to resist, leaving the box with the new Fideliumsunopened, for a week.  I wanted time to tweak my system,and pay attention to what I liked about the sound.And identify passages to focus on, with the new cables.The Fidelium cables are... 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
First, don't take any non-response personally!It is not necessarily about you, or the details of anypotential transaction.You don't know anything about the seller, theirpersonality or communication style, or their pandemic-related challenges.Audio... 
(Jolida) Black Ice Audio Foz SS-X Sound Enhancement
To "supercharge" your SS-X, apply a small amount of anti-static fluid with a brush or cloth to the unit, and to thesupporting shelf. 
Miracles in Audio, by luck, by good choices,by design or by tweaking...
I have been using silver 3M tape, 2" wide.I bought a roll to join some ductwork, to vent a clothes dryer.I find it is probably thinner and lighter than the coppertape I was using in audio applications.  I like the way it "smoothes" sound when appl... 
What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?
DUO, Charlie Hunter and Leon Parker, cd 
With the Holidays, what are your favorite films for the season?.........
There is one, and only one:"Bad Santa." 
room setup
I also have one window in the room.I needed equallze the sound, coming from both sides, sincethe window side was too bright and the other side was too dull.I treated the window and the corresponding area on theopposite wall the same way.  I covere... 
New silversmith fidelium cable
The old "bull in the china shop" syndrome... 
What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?
For a real treat, listen to Paolo Fresuin duets with Daniele Di Bonaventura(playing bandoneon) on ECM's"In Maggiore." 
New silversmith fidelium cable
I recommend AudioQuest Fog Lifters.They work.  Cleaner sound, especially bass.They are easy to use and position.They look good without drawing attention to themselves.They are moderately priced, compared to similar products. 
Revelation Audio Labs cables comparison
Do not do business with Revelation Audio Labs.Read the many posts about lengthy hassles, delays, and stalls.Who needs problems? 
Nobsound springs - load range
I use them, with full complement of springs, under only light pieces,with great results.  And they also work on top of components, too. 
Next Upgrade??
OK, Miller, here is one for you, IF you have bookshelves or other surfaces that are subjectto vibrating when you play music...I busted an overhead flourescent light cover on the way homefrom Home Depot, one of my favorite audio stores. Instead of ... 
Pick and post 1 record you never tire of and play over and over...
Mary Halvorson and Bill FrisellThe Maid with the Flaxen Hairincredible.