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Good outlet for amplifiers
I use Shunyata Z-1 cryoed outlets.  They grip tight and were around $100 each when I purchased them. All the wall outlets in my living room are by Shunyata and I use 2 dedicated 20 amp lines for the system.  All my power conditioners and power cor... 
Trends in value of vintage / used audio equipment?
@thecarpathian , A dig at McIntosh? Why would you even care, and why does it bother you?    
Favorite scream in rock?
@thecarpathian, you are correct sir.  I must have had an old age brain fart!  
For those who miss Geoff
Regarding “For those who miss Geoff”, sorry I don’t.  I quit Audio Asylum because of him.   
Favorite scream in rock?
The Beatles, “A Day In the Life”, when I forgot which Beatle screamed ‘I got blisters on my fingers.”  
Favorite scream in rock?
Any song that Steven Tylor from Aerosmith screams in.  Also, we can’t forget Rob Tyner from the MC5 when he screamed “Kick out the jams motherf*****.”  
Is anyone here still into live concerts these days?
The last concert I went to was back in 2019.  My son took me to the 50 years of Jethro Tull  concert.  I believe we were at Mohegan Sun Casino in Conn.  I got my son into Tull back in the 90’s, I had been to well over 30 Tull concerts before this ... 
Which subwoofer should I get?
I use a SVS PB2000 in my office system with JBL L100 Classic speakers. I have a seamless sound and a single sub gives me excellent bass in a very large room. Their tuning app is excellent and works via Bluetooth to your phone. Once I set it up in ... 
GROUNDING - assistance on how NOT to shock yourself
I use an Air Care whole house humidifier during the winter months due to my wife’s health concerns.  3 years ago, it cost $179.95 from Home Depot but may be more now.  The humidifier is in the kitchen and the stereo is 2 rooms away.  I get absolut... 
Humming sound on active speakers via Technics 1210 Mk5
A KAB Rumble filter will take care of it and you will not lose any bass.  
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
How about one of the Leben integrateds?  
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
 I still play CD and vinyl.   I have music bought years ago and never opened that I will play some day. I have zero interest in streaming.  I listen to FM stereo daily, there are still 2 good Rock stations  in my area. I will never stream, I have ... 
SL-1200 G Power cable
@howardlee,  you are correct, it is the lower cost models that have connections on the back of the plinth now.  The SL1200G hasn’t changed their location.   
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
ugliest component is anything that is NOT McIntosh  
In need of a preamp with a prominent display
A Rogue RP5 has a large display.  You can see everything from across the room. Any Newer McIntosh preamp has the display you want.