stringreen

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Question about Bi-Wiring
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McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
I remember in the old days, Mac reps would come to local events to test their Mac equipment and compare the results to any who would bring their equipment in to compete.  My Citation amp and power amp had much better numbers by far than Macs.  ...... 
Power Conditioners
after you get one to try,.....a week later, remove it and listen.    I dumped lots of them after hearing that the best one is none.  
Experience with XRCDs
I have the LP......great recording, wonderfully produced.  
Replacement for my Benz Micro Ruby
I had a LPS.....great cartridge...used it with a VPI 10 inch and 2nd pivot  
What can I do to improve my 2nd system?
get headphones with a dedicated amp....will be better sound than your current system.  
I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?
Go to live concerts  
Why do these Zyx Fuji and Airy 3 have such a dark sound?
On my Apple notebook, the CD sounded best.....the Soundsmith was disappointing, as well as the Benx.  I had a Benz LP which was wonderful for me.  
VPI Aries 3 Questions - Looking to make a switch
I have Superscoutmaster/rim drive/classic platter/vpi 2nd pivot arm/on Bearpaws very large brass cones....aside from changing belts.....no problems....all good.  
Balanced vs RCA between amp/preamp
My Ayre electronics sound better using the differentially balanced outputs/inputs than the RCA's  
Technics 1200G VS VPI Prime Signature
I have a VPI with 10.5 arm....very dependable...never needed to have had it repaired....Using Winfield cartridge.  All good  
Is my anti-skating too strong.
Im with Ozzie on this one.  I track my Ortofon a hair heavier just for security, but it sounds better without a/s to me.  
Got a screw loose?
I have a screw loose (4). This post is simply venting.   I have Vandersteen 5A's. the batteries have to be changed every 4 years...it was time. (now with Lithiums, change in 10 years)  Out came the bass amps, the crossovers, and the input filters... 
VPI Aries 3 Questions - Looking to make a switch
Get a Classic platter.....the SuperPlatter sounded dead on my Superscoutmaster.  
How important Is shielding with RCA wires? (Ethan Winer, new video)
I find shielding closes in the sound