stevencason

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Speaker Recommendation up to 70k
I suggest you take your 70K and use it for a downpayment on a house 
thought on eBay?
The eBay money back guarantee only applies to 30 days after the sale is transacted.  So if you purchase something from overseas and it doesn't show up or if it is not promised to be delivered in less than a month then avoid it.  I took a risk on a... 
What process do you use to purchase cables?
I picked a manufacturer in the northwest near my home.  Blue Jeans Cables is their name.  Their product is well constructed, low capacitance, and very affordable.  My theory is so long as the cable is well constructed you don't need to spend a ton... 
Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?
Yes 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Robin Trower love his music but the guy just can't put a show on.  He just sat on the stage and played guitar no movement whatsoever.  I was better off at home listening to albums.Next worst was J Geils Band they had hardware issues that show and ... 
Vinyl headache from hell!!!
I would try checking Azimuth and for proper alignment.  Depending on your set up this can drift a bit over time. 
Best type of metal for turntable platform?
I would try a sandwich of Acrylic, Aluminum, and MDF to vary the density of  the materials.  A liberal application of silicone caulking between them. 
Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members!
I have been an audiophile since the mid 80's.Trust your ears.  I took a piece home for audition once and I just didn't like the sound (cd transport and DAC).  When I returned the components and told the salesman I didn't like them he told me I did... 
Living room system: class A or AB amps?
go with what sounds best to you. 
Is this how a Subwoofer Crossover is supposed to work?
If you are using line level input try using speaker level input if it is available on your subs. 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
I agree with the other folks who point out cd is a dying breed.To answer your question digital is more convenient but vinyl analog is far superior sonically 
What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room?
The one that sounds best to you.  Use your ears. 
I DON'T GET IT!!!!!!
Just a tip  on the optical cable.  Before plugging into the target component make sure you can see light coming from the cable.  If you don't see any you won't get a signal. 
Can someone tell me what wrong
Just for some folks info not sure if it applies in this case.  I had a ground issue once and I solved it by connecting the ground wire of my Rel Speakon connection to the Preamp.  The left and right channels were being driven by the speaker outs o... 
My thoughts on TT isolation methods.
I built one step one go to granite shop pick an appropriate sized scrap piece, Step 2 picked up a 1 inch thick sheet of MDF, Step 3 cut up an old yoga mat and glued it between the properly sized marble and MDF piece.  Clamped them together and let...