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The return of the DIYer
There is far more access to diy audio supplies than in the day of Radio  Shack, partsconnexion and parts express, amongst many others. Boutique and generic parts are easily available via interweb.There are numerous forums with diy information and ... 
Two surprising things I found that improved my imaging and staging...
@gp4jesus using ht for stereo and setting that up is beyond my pay grade. In stereo systems, first reflection points at side walls and ceiling should be first place for room treatments. I'd suggest diffusion is best for all first reflection points... 
Two surprising things I found that improved my imaging and staging...
@Mahgister, your many posts and this latest in particular have finally compelled me to  respond directly to you.And so, you have a total system that costs less than $500, you have computer screen and equipment directly between your speakers. Based... 
Two surprising things I found that improved my imaging and staging...
Sound waves reflect and diffuse off front wall as well as side walls, floor, ceiling and back wall. The phantom center image is an artifact of these interactions. Sound waves reflecting off relatively flat and hard surfaces such as equipment front... 
DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend
Agree with the above. Now, what about microdynamics? Is there much difference in this capability amongst dacs, or is this mostly system dependent? Personally, I find this aspect of sound greatly lends itself to sense of live performers in room. Do... 
The return of the DIYer
DIY are starting to be heard, check out newly proposed 'National Right To Repair' bill. Proprietary rights are being taken to extremes by many corporations, they don't even want you to have the ability to open up their product. More vertical integ... 
Two surprising things I found that improved my imaging and staging...
Each room and system is unique, requires unique speaker placement to some extent. I put tape on floor to mark locations for past speakers. And don't have any equipment on high racks between speakers. Not having anything other than room treatments ... 
What interesting or unusual gear has passed though your system during your audio life?
Good that only batteries at fault. I just recalled I heard the same screech sound a second time, I then put my CJ MV55 into service as replacement, never did go back to NEW. I bet batteries may have been the only problem for guy I sold it to these... 
How do you listen?
I guess I'm guilty of being proper audiophile. Total involvement with music is my only mode, performers in room sound quality and my music  choices just naturally invoke this frame of mind, no work required.I leave multi tasking for music listenin... 
Pet Sounds: Most Overrated Album of All Time?
Its only most overrated if one accepts the premise of it being a greatest masterpiece. In my view its a pretty nice album, not up to level of Sunflower and Surfs Up. I certainly don't understand trashing the album, unless melodicism and harmony ar... 
The "British Invasion". A question for you old farts out there.
Every time I hear "All Day Music" I have visual memory of a picnic we had by river, beautiful spring day. Always brings me back to that summer of 1971.War never sounds dated to me, and sound quality is great. 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
All Detroit areaCKLW-the big eight, AM800,  out of Windsor Canada, jingles sung by Johnny Mann Singers, Robin Seymour-dj, also hosted TV show-Swingin Time, something like American BandstandWKNR-keener 13, AM1300, DetroitA bit later on WXYZ, 1270AM... 
The return of the DIYer
I've been modifying some of my equipment from my entry into high end audio in late 80's. early 90's. From the first time I opened up a component I was curious about what all those parts did and how they made up a complete circuit. Started with sim... 
Frequency response while streaming stops at 15kHz- did I miss something in the fine print?
@tonywinga You should be a little more careful before posting. Everyone in a tizzy over miscalculation, this is exactly how misinformation is spread. I applaud you for quickly acknowledging your mistake. I will agree with Nonoise that optimized st... 
about tubes svetlana winged c help
I have numerous Svetlana and SED EL34's, all purchased in mid 90's, all look like the tubedepot tube.