sgordon1

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Reviewing the fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables
I use a combination of dental floss loops from amp and rack and Audioquest risers (near speaker terminals.  I have only a short distance to cover, so this works well for me at "taking up the slack."  
What are songs where people or instruments sound closer to you?
Cassandra Wilson "Blue Light 'til Dawn" 1993  
Synergistic Research Black Box -
Big improvement when I vacuumed the five perforated sides and thoroughly wiped the underside of the Black Box.  Dust happens.  
Noisy Right Channel
Unplug everything for 24 hours.  
Contact Enhancer Q45T
To some 7 year olds, the Moon appears to be identical to the Sun.  
How to secure a large power cord to a piece of equipment?
You may experiment with a Styrofoam cup or the inside of a toilet paper roll, both cut to the proper height...  
The Case for a Home Playback Studio
You could have said "create the playback system that pleases the listener." Apparently you are not a fan of "economy of words?" Feel better, now?  
Grado headphones, RS1-x comfortable L cushions
Call them Tuesday.  
Constructing songs
"Build Me Up, Buttercup" from AM radio, decades ago.  Stopped laughing yet?  
You know you have audiophile system when...
...when you play your favorite recordings and have difficulty pinpointing that which can be improved...  
objective vs. subjective rabbit hole
Which is more important, how reproduced music sounds to you, or how the electronics (and room), measure on paper?  
What should I expect after installing a new power management system?
Please clearly explain "subtracting whatever seemed not there, but clearly was."  
new headphones recommendation? grado gs3000e or…
If you like the Grado sound, I recommend you stay with them. The comments here on Grado customer service are overwelmingly positive.  
Doping your fuse box
Wooden clothespins clipped to breakers. Don't knock it if you haven't tried it. A package of 50 costs a few dollars.  
Am I nuts?
+1, dweller All about evaluating risk/reward.