tgrisham

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RCA Interconnect suggestions RCA
Blue Jeans Cable, Signal Cable, Audio Art Cable. I have all of them. They are relatively inexpensive, well made, made in the USA, backed by their owners, and all sound clean without accentuating any one frequency. 
Best Place to order cd`s
I like the above also but I have had no trouble with amazon and often shipping is free. 
Amazing sound quality inexpensive earbuds
"And a baby on the way..."! I love it! I had a son with colic. Boy I could have used these then!! 
Amazing sound quality inexpensive earbuds
I have ordered them and in fact got three pair. One for me and one for each of my sons, age 20 and 26. Its safer to drive with earbuds in and two hands on the wheel, and if they don't like them I will have an extra pair. I am a frugal "audiophile"... 
Amazing sound quality inexpensive earbuds
Thanks for tip. If it was anyone else I would think this is a shameless plug. But coming from you whom I respect this is quite an endorsement. I will give them a try. 
Speaker Surround repair
Call parts-express. They can do the repair or you can do it yourself. It's easy to do and inexpensive if they have the proper parts in stock. I've done it with great results. Good luck. 
upgradeable dacs
D'S- I am with you on that. DACs have been steadily improving for the past few years and coming down in price. What used to require $4000 for a great DAC can be had for much less. I suggest you buy used here on Audiogon and try it out. There is al... 
upgradeable dacs
The technology is changing quickly. Your question is relevant. The issue is whether or not the new DACs sound better to you. The newer ESS chips sound better to some but others like the NOS DACs. Vanilla or chocolate? My advice is that you will ha... 
Pandora One on Home Audio System
I have been playing my iPod and iPod touch through the Pure I-20 available on amazon for $99 and sometimes less. Bypasses the iPod and puts out a pure digital stream or RCA analog out. I haven't used it in my big system but on the small one Pandor... 
Oppo 105 setup
I second what Kal suggested. I have an earlier Oppo running HDMI to my Onkyo AVR and 2 channel and digital out to my Modwright preamp and DAC, respectively. Works well for all formats and the front channels from the Onkyo play through the HT bypas... 
Case of the dissapearing Bass
Sumiko Master Set speaker placement is the best way to find the best positioning in difficult rooms. 
Square room Soundstage??
Equipment is minor. The equipment plays the room. First configure the best way to place the speakers. Then worry about equipment. 
Upscale RCA Jacks - McIntosh
Elizabeth- folderol?? I love it. Thanks for bringing some class to the forum. 
Square room Soundstage??
Have you tried corner placement? I also recommend the Sumiko Master Set method of speaker placement especially for challenging rooms. 
Anticables Review
I wouldn't try it. You need electrical isolation from RFI and EMI, and the coating is too fragile. With the vibrations and movement of the car, it could short out and ruin all the electronics.