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Placement tips for Synergistic Research HTFs
Per SR: plug FEQ into wall outlet... 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Ever experimented with double sided Scotch tape?With clean hands, try a piece on the underside of a component, so that it is also in contact with the vibration control device.  Or between the original feet, and the shelf.  If you have removed the ... 
Makeup brushes for Christmas
www.aclstaticide.comThey also sell wipes and an outstanding micro fiber cloth.Their products are also on ebay.A great staff will talk to you on the phone, even. 
Makeup brushes for Christmas
I spray anti-static fluid on the tips of carbon free brushes (away from the electronic piece) and carefully brush the tips against the bottom and sides of my power amp.  And the transformer, also.Do the full outside perimeter too.  Make sure the p... 
New Component Upgrade Success Rate
So, your friend never experienced a divorce? 
New Component Upgrade Success Rate
Are you paying attention to the small things?speaker placement, seating position, furniture in the room,wall and floor challenges?  What about cabling and attentionto vibration control, for each and every piece?Instead of chasing the holy grail  b... 
High end UPS for Expensive audio eequipments
the best protector is anticipating a problem; were you aware of questionable weather conditions and ignored the warning signs of a potential problem?  were you scared enough to learn this lesson: disconnect, and listen safely later, when the atmos... 
Synergistic Research HFT's
Great detail and focus.A great compliment to the other versions.Have you placed any HFTs in your car interior? 
Synergistic Research HFT's
OP, When you are ready, treat yourself to a set ofHFT-Xs and place as suggested.  Listen as your speakersare transformed!The variety offered by the different HFT versions is special.Welcome to the party.WhenW 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Great results with Synergistic Research ECTs on top of SR Black fuse. The mains fuse of my amplifier extends on both sides of therear wall.  I have placed one ECT on the screw-in cap (outside) and one on the fuse holder cylinder (inside).  The ECT... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Regarding fuse ROTATION... I have found "DOTS DOWN" to sound the best.My Marsh power amp has two fuses per channel. When I initially installed the black fuses, all four dots on the fuses were facing up.Yesterday I rotated them so their position wa... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Back to the important stuff...Has anyone experienced a change in sound relative to the position of the black dot on the fuses?Do you prefer the dot to face the floor, the ceiling, or slanted to either side? 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Step one, confirm that "slow blow" would not be the better choice.Step two, call SR in CA.  They have been great help to mein the past, and will surely treat you fairly.Lastly, in which sequence did you power up the Ayre? 
Review: Audio Horizons RTS Coupler Tweak
I concur. Joseph Chow will work with your system and suggest the best applications of the RTS Coupler Tweak. There is simply nothing like it.It is a real audio breakthrough, in terms of letting you realize what yourexisting system is capable of re... 
How to clean inside Amps and PreAmps
I remove the cover on my SS amp, and keep it off.We all have to breathe (especially when pets and small children are not present.) I concur to a draped cloth when not in use.Occasionally I apply some anti-static spray(3M, for example) to the end o...