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stringreen

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Beginning of a new journey...
I'm using something called the Blockhead by HEADROOM.  They also have many other brands both new and used.   I would call/send an E-mail and evaluate his response. 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
On its looks.....similar to AntiCables 
surg protection / high output amps
I agree with the whole house protection...after a zap took out a Vandersteen amp. 
Jadis Defy can't sing with super high Fidelity PART 2
That's why I have s/s....bought it and done 
Music Player Suggestion
Thanks Fuzztone.....I was looking at this one, but build quality has been poor.  
Record Cleaning Machines
I have a machine......works fine....hardly ever use it.   Spend your money elsewhere. 
Music Player Suggestion
not at all....I was talking about the 6000 dollar walkman.    
Music Player Suggestion
Freediver.....and very expensive as well.   
Why do most phono preamps lack XLR input even thought cartridges are naturally balanced?
I have XLR's out of my VPI table going into Ayre pre....dead silent. 
Vandersteen Question
..just some extra thoughts.  When using my headphones, the striking of a cymbal, the crack of a claves, etc is very fast...you can hear the strike, and then the sound.  When using no Vandersteen  rear tweeter...its as the headphones, but recessed.... 
Vandersteen Question
EXACTLY!!   I do the same with the glass issues as well.   The rear tweeters do good things for my sound as well.  (Johnny and Richard both hated what I did, but I just wont invite them here) 
Woo AW22 1st Gen or 2nd Gen - Do they sound the same? Same build quality?
I haven't heard the Woo, but they have had good press.  XLR cables work their best if connected to differentially balanced components .woo is.  When connected this way the selection of cable seems almost pointlesss....they all sound the same....ex... 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
There isn't anything as good for your purpose than good earphones powered with its own dedicated amp.   I have Sennheiser 650's...the sound is many ways better than my multithousand dollar speakers.   
Anyone Know Where I should Look to Figure Out This Hum?
Have you noticed the noise coming on with your refrigerater defrosting, etc....how about the tv on/off, etc.  
Vandersteen updates and amplifiers
I am lucky in that my house sits on a concrete slab....the floors are travertine tiles on the slab and don’t vibrate. I tried replacing the spikes of my 5A’s with similar gizmos....they absolutely ruined the sound....flattened the sonic picture, r...