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How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
Don_s, as you know Leec and I have found follow-up 120 treatments help a good deal. The one area of disagreement on the use of the Nespa is the cleaners used. I must prefer the RealityCheck UltraBit Gold and burn my copies on the RC burner having ... 
Power Conditioner for your amplifier?
Let me reiterate. I am not recommending all power conditioners on all power amps. I find most conditioners harm everything more than they help and most conditioners probably cannot handle big power amps. I have owned 45 different transformers, reg... 
Power Conditioner for your amplifier?
Oneobgyn, I think there would be a substantial difference among amps and the use of power conditioners. The ARC Ref 600s would likely be too much current draw for any conditioner, but my little 8 watt Reimyo would be no problem, In fact Reimyo mak... 
Replacement Fuse's - What are my options ????
Aggielaw, is that Boulder Audio or Bolder Audio? Do they make the fuses? What does universally well-regarded mean? Thanks. 
Record Cleaning Machines
Kftool, I think the outlines of what you need to consider are here. There are inexpensive cleaners that work and more expensive units that work better. I have had five cleaner starting with the Keith Monk's machine years ago, two VPIs, one Nitty G... 
Silver or copper fuses for amps and cdplayer ?
Unfortunately you didn't buy the best fuse. 
Anyone have experience with the Nanotec Nespa?
There is a lid which when opened turns off the mechanism. There is also and on/off switch. Don't drop it in your bath while plugged in. 
Power Conditioner for your amplifier?
The PS Audio Ultimate Outlet will do nothing for you, but I get an idea of your price range. I would look for older models of the Sound Application. It is the best ac filter of the 45 that I have tried for big power amps. I don't have such amps an... 
best preamp ever - cost is no object
Since my first version of the H-Cat P-12 line stage about three years ago, I have always been greatly impressed by its precise soundstage and instrument location. I now have the new P-12B 5x which is the 6th version I have had. It is the final ver... 
VTA and 180 gram vinyl
There is no question that thicker LPs sound wrong with the VTA from normal records. I do not have an easy time changing the VTA, but I have installed a simple cardboard ruler beside the tonearm and marked it for both heights. I can change it quick... 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Yea, my father had a Capehart changer that even flipped the records. I am not sure it did the record surface any good, however. 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Eldartford, that may well be but the question is why he doesn't hear an improvement. Just to once again check last evening I played three instances where I have 45 rpm, 33.3 rpm, and cd versions. No contest once again, and I will continue to buy a... 
Your vote: Most Useless Audio Adjective
Verbalizing sound is perilous. Few of the words we use have shared meanings among us. How much better it would be were we able to post sounds, not words or pictures. 
IMAGE PROBLEMS VOCALS OFF CENTER
If the Arcam has a centered image, I don't understand some of your earlier information about swapping things. How come you did not identify one side of the amp as the problem?I suspect that you may merely have a biasing problem in that channel, bu... 
digital amp, rowland 201,nuforce?
I have not had the Red Dragon mono blocks in my system but from what I have heard, they should be added to your list. They are the only digital amps that interest me. With the exception of the 25 watt 47 Labs amp, I have not owned a ss amp in 20 y...