stevencason

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Aggrivated tinnitus from speakers?
I have tinnitus also.  Try to keep in mind this is a medical psycho acoustic condition.  I would recommend going to a medical professional to have your hearing checked.  Tinnitus typically is a sign of some sort of hearing loss.  So far as fixing ... 
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
My reference system is the one I have in my listening room.  Some systems may be better some may be worse but that is my reference.  
Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best,
Thiel CS 2 2  
The Audiophile Upgrade Easiest to Ignore
I am 69 andI have high frequency loss pretty substantial between 4k to 7k.  After getting my hearing aids I started hearing lots of the high frequencies that I knew had disappeared. I am currently using a Signia AX hearing aid rebranded through T... 
Thanks to Paul McGowan
Fertguy perhaps he was just annoyed because you walked in front of the speakers.  
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
I have a couple I never get tired of Jeff Beck Wired and Special Efx Confidential  
Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?
I use a download service Jamendo.  It allows free downloads no charge from artists who are trying to get exposure.  You need to sign up for it but I have found lots of good music (and bad) there.  All genres  
Incredible improvement in sound quality
I use hydrogen peroxide a couple of  times a month.  
Hum on Tube Amp - Can't find source
I had this issue for years.  Turned out to be my Rel subwoofer.  I grounded it to the preamp and it disappeared.  
How many people do you think have the same DAC, amplifier, and speakers
Custom built Alternative Audio amplifiers not many of them around since Dave H passed away.  I did have to replace the inexpensive RCA jacks with better ones now I am happy with them.  Musical fidelity m1dac, Zu audio speakers.  
Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo?
No one.  
Luxman Knockoffs or Counterfeits?
I purchased a $3.50 turntable mat from eBay once.  It was coming from Japan.  Not a high-ticket item so I figured I would spend a small amount of money to see what it was about.  I never received the item seller said he shipped it but it never arr... 
More expensive = better?
As others have mentioned there is a law of diminishing returns when purchasing more expensive gear. When I am evaluating new components I compare what I am shopping for to my reference (my current system)  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Tag McLaren PA20R  
Great song to test bass
Beflla Fleck and the Flecktones album Flight of the Cosmic Hippo track Flight of the Cosmic Hippo   Special EFX Global Village track 7 Global Village