slaw

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Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Yes, I can see that. Having said that, why don't interconnects have a similar, instant, correlation? With interconnects, there is the obvious issues of break-in, the affect of insulation/dielectric, ... and so on.?  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Can any of you explain why an item such as a fuse, which breaks the signal path, has such an impact on sound?I'm not poopooin' it, just asking?My amp, McCormack DNA-225, upgrade to a, (SMC Ultra 15), had the Hi-Fi Tuning fuses oriented for sound b... 
Austrailian rock and roll
Men At Work... an underrated band! "Business As Usual" sounds fantastic! "Down By The Sea" ... a great song! I try to infuse this lp into my normal listening.geoffkait:, I'd suggest you re-listen, with an open mind.How it will be classified is of ... 
Bass traps - too many choices!!
rockeyboy:,You're asking too much. I've found that on most issues, especially room acoustics... it's a very personal choice. All one can do is report on their findings in their specific room. Asking others to somehow make a recommendation that wil... 
Do female audiophiles exist
Although I never followed from the beginning, I assumed "Elizabeth" was a male.audiowoman:, You should have nothing to prove, IMO. It just helps to post on ongoing listening thoughts now & then. To be a music lover is more important than being... 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
I realize that I should have said, A Ringo "covered song" instead of "penned song". Thanks for the heads up! 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
geoffkit:, Yes it was...as was "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby" 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
On "Honey Don't"... for some reason, this Ringo penned song, sounds very good! I also found on the other lps that those Ringo penned songs to be slightly superior. Go figure? 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
So, for clarity, (In my objective listening), I find Revolver & For Sale to be disappointing in relation to the other lps in this box. 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
I've re-listened to all lps. I have a VPI Classic 3 Sig. SE now (much better than my older rig), and a Ortofon Cadenza Mono.I'm happy to report that my previous findings are still correct in what I'm now hearing. "Revolver" is still more closed in... 
Stylus cleaner
Infection:,As ghosthouse stated above,... It's more important to have a (cleaned lp) to start with. Any stylus cleaner is really secondary, but still of importance.(I just have an issue with others starting a thread without explaining their proced... 
Full Manual Turntable-What to do
folkfreak:, Your observation is noted. I used a ET arm for years. This arm is more sensitive to record flatness.During this time, I experimented with different thickness, center washers.I had Herbies make a .08mm washer for me during this time.It ... 
Full Manual Turntable-What to do
I made the comment above, assuming that all know I use a "weight", not a clamp. 
Full Manual Turntable-What to do
If anyone is in any serious way, into vinyl ... they should own a "Vinyl Flat", at the very least! 
Full Manual Turntable-What to do
Regarding the use or non-use of a record clamp....It all comes down to having "flat" lps.If one has flat lps, the record clamp is not necessary, nor is it of any sonic value, IMO.