terry9

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what is it in audio that you dislike most?
Audioguy, that's a depressing story. I wouldn't have thought it possible. 
(Brutally) Honest Audio Reviews
The review of the big new Technics turntable seemed to say, "Wow, that's almost as good as top digital!"Sounds like some deep insights on offer. 
Preamp caps Jupiter copper foil or Jupiter HT worth double the money?
I like the MIT Multicap RTX, which are styrene and tin foil. They sound very neutral to me - better than various teflons which I tried - and half the money.Good luck. 
Help with crossover capacitors
Those are modest figures - I think you should be fine. I would not bother. But if you want to do so, the rule is twice the resistance for two resistors in parallel. 
Help with crossover capacitors
Just one caution: how hard do you drive your speakers? The 300R, 12 watt resistor may get hot when used hard, in place of a 15 watt. Have you considered doubling up in parallel? I would be sure to meet or exceed all voltage and power specs, and ma... 
External Linear Power Supplies
Auxinput, you have a point. I like the old stuff, and kind of assume that's all there is. If my supplies from the 70's are switchers, they sure do act like linear! 
External Linear Power Supplies
I suggest that you compare used lab grade supplies (e.g. HP / Agilant) with 'audiophile' stuff, spec by spec. Bet that used lab equipment gets you far more quality for far less money. 
turntable choice
Buy the whole thing from a dealer who can set it up well. That's the most important variable.Good luck. 
Taking Power Conditioning to the Max?
@Elizabeth Thanks for reporting that plasma TV's are noise generators - I had been wondering if that were true. Useful information based on actual measurements. Thanks again. 
Taking Power Conditioning to the Max?
I use isolation transformers, regeneration, and batteries as required. Big isolation transformers run three 12-2 AWG lines for sources and amplifiers. The amplifier transformer powers a central power supply using 100 kg of chokes. Ripple is about ... 
New efficient speakers - best way to keep noise floor down?
That could also be your phono stage. Ralph (AtmaSphere) has posted extensively about this. 
which car is sitting in your listening room?
Ah, reliability through redundancy. 
which car is sitting in your listening room?
AMG firetruck. Good mix of reliability, innovation, and performance. 
Re-tipped phono cartridges
@chakster Sometimes the recognition SW doesn't seem to work ...  
Re-tipped phono cartridges
@chaksterAmazing! Thank you!