sol322

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TESTING SPEAKERS
I suggest to keep the 12 setting in both to keep a common basis for comparison. Keep in mind that loudspeakers and equipment in general do have a break-in hours and if you are comparing brand new or very low hours speakers they might not be yieldi... 
Solution for TV between speakers?
A while ago a friend who has same situation aggravated with a entertainment center type of furniture to hold his TV (already moved the audio gear to independent heavy small racks... commented that he still had problems with sound. Since the furnit... 
Cosmetic Repair
Audioplus if the finish of the monitor is glossy you might get good results but if it's not and does have some texture or grain in it I'm affraid you'll end up with a glossy patch compared with the rest of the plastic. Maybe just very limited fine... 
Jean Gilleau-Pipe Organs?
The transcription has it's merits though not comparable to how much richer a full orchestra is. Definitely you need full ranges and power or at least a good sub well integrated with your monitors. Check following address interesting suggestions. h... 
Dedicated AC Line, Part 1,999,957
World: Have two separate grounding rods 7 ft parallel connected to 10 ga regular house wire direct to wall plates in parallel too. Parallel connection does lower resistance. Check with an electrician if you are allowed to do this and if in your pa... 
Dedicated AC Line, Part 1,999,957
Metaphysics: At first glance try leaving the amp alone in one 20 amp breaker and the rest in the other 20 amp. Sometimes analog and digital don't mix that well... so try and keep them apart first. On the other hand the amp does take enough current... 
PSB speakers? Anyone have any opinions?
Mizendo: These speakers have an excellent all around performance in two channel audio. And as a bonus they to very well in home Theater. Do visit PSB website and check for info. Advantage is that you get very good bass extension depending on room ... 
Help!! My tube pre amp is shocking me!!
HAVE THE UNIT CHECKED AND DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY 
Anyone ever opened MIT cables?
Carl: Thanks for keeping an eye I first wrote " I can't tell you what the secret is but my experience with the MIT 2 terminators has been excellent and that's no secret.... No problem at all I'm VERY satisfied with the MIT!!!!!! And tried to make ... 
Upsampling and Stereophile
Garfish: Also check http://www.msbtech.com/faq.html you'll see that Pioneer 606 and 414 do pass 24/96 signals through their coaxial digital outs. Regards 
Anyone ever opened MIT cables?
Piet: I can't tell you that my experience with the MIT 2 terminators has been excellent and that's no secret.... 
Upsampling and Stereophile
Garfish: Check Stereophile Vol.22 No. 2 page 17 There's a list of DVD players on the 24/96 subject 
Do I have to buy all new CDs?
I have found that some classical CD's that were sounding below average, were far more enjoyable when I improved my system (the good ones sound way better off course) by improving I mean setup and tweaks. I haven't changed any electronics and still... 
smoothing those sibilants...
Aldenruss: Good to see things are improving in your system. You mentioned that your amp has no detachable power cord. In my case, I have changed the plugs in all my power cords for better quality ones. Generally stock power cords don-t have the be... 
smoothing those sibilants...
If you would like to save the trip to the hardware store pick a piece of smooth cotton cloth add a little tooth paste and polish your AC plugs shiny don't leave solid residue by cleaning thoroughly with a damp piece cloth and use at least electron...