sgordon1

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Martin Logan Aerius I panel replacement
I have enjoyed the same pair of Prodigy speakers for 20+ years.I treat them as if I want them to last.When I think about my car, I am not wonderingif or when I should replace the engine; as long as it performssatisfactorily.Just curious: at what o... 
Acoustic Revive RR-77 Ultra low pulse generator
Rrochelle, you get the reward for trying something new!A lot of times I leave the treated cd in the player and listenagain the next morning.  With only a ten second investment,I would suggest treating every disc in advance of every new play.Do you... 
Ups and downs of audio
Instead of spending big money on components that come and go,why not focus on the smaller, less expensive (or "no cost")things you can do to get better sound?Keep what you have. Challenge yourself to improvethe way they sound!  This is how you wil... 
Enhancing low frequencies for my system
I would not spend more money on more equipment: +1.Have you paid attention to cabling, vibration control of components,subs and speakers?Absolutely, room acoustics are likely involved.What happens when you move your speakers more towardsthe rear w... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
I worked side by side with an electricianwhen treating the breakers with TC.He would remove the breakers, one at a time,and turn them upside down.  After I appliedTC,  he placed them into the same slot in the box.Every breaker was treated, not jus... 
How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations?
"Get Better Sound" by Jim Smith 
Hear the sound or listen to the music
audiolens, to me the Talisman is indispensable.Assuming you have one, isn't the five seconds perside well worth the time and effort? 
Synergistic Research HFT's
I like the new Wide Angle HFTS.  By adjusting the height of the side units (approximate ear level), and the distance(forward and back) to the front of the room, I was ableto reach a new level of engagement with the music.On the front wall, I am us... 
Hear the sound or listen to the music
I like and use both versions.  Happiest with suspendinga QSE with string so that it rests above the area wherecds play in my machine.  This way, I have the advantage ofits magnetic influence without the consequences of the QSEcoming in contact wit... 
Keith Jarrett Recomendations
I have many of the trio live recordings and my favorite is the double cd: "Whisper Not," Paris, 1999The interplay between the three musicians is great to follow.Both discs are terrific, with a real "flow" to the music, and nicely recorded. 
Spay for CD
Many threads on this topic: Search "Discussions" 
Copper Sleeve over IEC
Ozzy, just try it!(The $3495 SR cord  is no slouch, material-wise...)How many times have you been pleasantlysurprised by experimenting?Conversely, has a "sure thing" ever disappointed? 
Copper Sleeve over IEC
Great results with a single Super Sleeve!I "stretched " a 3.25" copper sleeve so that it becameoval.  It could now encircle both plugs on a singlewall outlet.One plug on a dedicated line (SR black outlet) contains the cord to a SR Powercell 12 and... 
Bravo UltraBit Platinum !
Quadruple your fun:Use STATICIDE micro fiber cloth,rub gently before each play (to a treated disc).Treat label side of disc with CHISTO Black Analoguer.Wave TALISMAN, per directions.Use MARIGO current production cd mat, per directions. 
Just confused about where to start
Accept the limitations of headphones.Improve your current setup: power supply, headphone amp,cables, vibration control.I am getting the feeling that you may avoid some big problemsthis way, and it may be more likely that the results will be satisf...