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| Speakers The single most critical component When I read the OP’s user name, I was expecting a different writing style. In any event, speakers are just as important as the the rest of the components. | |
| EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!! Where can one try out the “Heisenberg” power cable? | |
| Which pre amp do I keep, Perraux SM-2 or Plinius CD Lad Not sure why you asking for opinions when you own both preamps under consideration? Keep the one that sound the best. | |
| Equi=Core 1800 Underwood Hifi has purchased the assets of of Core Power Technologies. The new name is Core Power Technologies A/V.https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/core-power-technologies-av | |
| Linn Karousel bearing I would trust @daveyf’s advice, he knows Linn tables. | |
| Japanese Audio Low powered amplifiers were born out of necessity as the average sized living space in Japan is less than 1,300 sq ft. | |
| All things being equal (hypothetical) which do you prefer, XLR or RCA? Not so hypothetical as some companies offer both rca and xlr connections on single ended only equipment for purely convenience sake. In these situations, I prefer xlr for their more secure connection and strain relief. | |
| Absolute Phasing It doesn’t matter because the sub’s driver is not on the same plane as the main speakers, therefore, the phase alignment is already off due to physical placement. This is one of the reasons that a lot of higher quality subs have the ability to adj... | |
| The myth of "best" in audio needs to be addressed by all of us There is no universal best.....just a best for you. | |
| Are there passive attenuators that don't zero volume and only offer one input ? @dbxrecords ....why not just disclose or post under your industry affiliation? | |
| good looking speaker stands Check out Solidsteel speaker stands https://solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-5-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ | |
| Two defective pieces in a row - unreasonable to demand refund? No refund policies are designed to discourage tire kickers, not to penalize a repeat customer with a legitimate issue/claim. Talk to your dealer and simply tell him you have lost confidence in the manufacture to provide a reliable product. | |
| Raven Audio Nighthawk Imho, the 7% restocking fee is just poor marketing. I get the fact that they want to discourage tire kickers, but the cost of shipping both ways should be enough of a deterrent. Besides, if they are so confident about their product, they will ge... | |
| Custom Phono interconnect build-out shops or vendors? That’s a common configuration. Why do you need a custom shop? | |
| HRS Isolation Bases For the price of the HRS M3X2 I would also consider active isolation. |