stehno

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Isolated or dedicated lines for audio ?
I don't know what is meant by isolated, but idealistically, you'd want at least one dedicated line for your amp, one for digital, and one for your other analog gear. Preferably all running off the same phase/leg at the service panel.As long as you... 
What Do You Get When You Spend Megabucks?
Cinematic Systems made some pretty solid comments. I'll admit that he doesn't beatest roundest bushes much, but now that I have a better perspective where I think he's coming from, I find it refreshing.-IMO 
Which is the best solid state poweramp under $9000
McCormack DNA-2 Revision A, Gold, or Platinum. You may be able to find one at about half the $9000 price.-IMO 
I want profoundly better bass
Meadowman, I'd like to address your statement about playing amplifier roulette only.Simply because I think any good quality or better full-range speaker is capable of giving you the bass that you may be seeking.The problem is that there only a few... 
What Do You Get When You Spend Megabucks?
First rate, eh? 
What Do You Get When You Spend Megabucks?
Stunned isn't the word.FWIW, Nrchy, I thought you were well within bounds with everything you said.I, for one, don't see any "attack by strangers" whatsoever from your 5/4 post to the current date.-IMO 
Is the SACD Format Flawed?
Robm321, I think I kinda' argued above that redbook sounds better and perhaps a few others have also. And no it doesn't take 'gobs of money', as another claimed.-IMO 
HELP Turning off the Left Brain
I'm confused. My left or your left? 
Is the SACD Format Flawed?
"ooooo, sssss"? I always thought it was "boo, hsss".Iseekheils, very interesting read. IAR had an older report that I saw several years ago but I can't remember if this is the same article by Moncrief or more of an updated follow up.In either case... 
Is the SACD Format Flawed?
As another already posted, so much is dependent on the engineering of the recording. And I'd have a tendency to agree with Eldartford about the overhype.That aside, I think there's potentially much more music in the redbook format than some to man... 
Multi-Outlet with NO Conditioning
So I once was your master, but am no longer?Well, ok. We'll come back to your posting your system later.Let me ask you another question: Have you ever listened to a system that utilized Foundation Reserach line conditioners? -IMO 
Multi-Outlet with NO Conditioning
Sean, would you please list your system for others to see what you use for reference and what your reference point is?-IMO 
Multi-Outlet with NO Conditioning
Can a leopard change it's spots? The obvious answer is no.-IMO 
Multi-Outlet with NO Conditioning
Thank you, Miss Manners. I'll keep that in mind.However, Peter_s clearly stated, "Suggestions welcome, please!" And even though he may not have considered receiving suggestions that deviate from his original question (which happens regularly in th... 
Multi-Outlet with NO Conditioning
I appreciate that, Sean. However, if what you say is the strategy Peter_s has chosen, I think my points/concerns are still valid.I'm all for balanced power and would like to get there myself one day (simply by rewiring everything for 230 volts and...