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Trying to build a near ref. listening room? Help
Keep the room parallel. If you do have a problem later there will be a predictable fix. I can attest that having angles at the ceiling wall junctions will greatly improve your sonics. I have found by accident that a lot of accoustic energy likes t... 
Best Frank Zappa´s Recordings
Hot Rats is my favorite. 30yrs ago I bought this as a close out. First listen to this disc instilled gross anxiety. Put it away for several years. One day after many hi-fi evolutions and up dates I re-visited Hot Rats only to find real music that ... 
LCD vs. PlasmaTV's
Sony has 50 and 60 inch LCD models available. Panasonic has a 52in. DLP available now that is way better than LCD and looks more transparent than the current Samsung models.. Tom 
Stands or feet for Thiel 3.6
Gnobber,Yes the discs take up space.The 3 points are adjustable over a 3in. slotted cutout on the actual platform.This adjustment range gives you enough latitude to place the points and consquently the discs for optimum coupling and stability. Rem... 
Stands or feet for Thiel 3.6
Took my pair of my Sistrum Sp004's to my friends house who has Thiel 3.6's. He is currently using the Audiopoints. The Sp004's under his 3.6's made a very noticeable improvement in all areas. We had to use the apcd disc between the top points and ... 
Where does one place AQ sorbogel feet?
I may be the old guy here. I have, and am guilty of the following . Making several changes to my system at the same time. My enthusiasm and excitement sometimes clouds my better judgement. I have to temper my emotions and not rush to a premature c... 
Revel M20 or Meadowlark Shearwaters?
Warren, Ksales and I both heard this past summer in Chicago what we think were prototype Harmonic Precision Caravelle's speakers. Ksales is big into the clarity of the Revel sound [he has a few around his house]but he seemed mighty impressed by th... 
Where does one place AQ sorbogel feet?
My experience with Sorbothane beneath electronics has been the same as Dougdeacon's beneath speakers. Severely dulled, slow and dark. Sucked the life right out of the music. So if this is what damping is all about then direct coupling is the way t... 
Where does one place AQ sorbogel feet?
Dougdeacon, Sorbothane is a frequency absorber and a damper. Which selected mechanical frequency did you choose to alter that did not change the frequency before or after the fundamental? By changing the Q did you not squelch the dynamic structure... 
Where does one place AQ sorbogel feet?
Now you have 2 positions to trap the noise,top and bottom. No exit to escape from.. 
How Do You Stack Your Equipment?
Jcbach, I have a Sistrum Sp6 rack and a Linn. Order 1 extra shelf. You will have plenty of air flow. Sistrum allows you to access your equipment from all sides, so no problem. I have Harmonic Precision Monos on Sistrum Sp101 stands. This setup all... 
BAT VK-75SE has fat bass & very soft treble
Tsins, How old is this amp? Are you the original owner? Estimated hours of usage? Was this change in character sudden and dramatic or was long and subtle? Have you recently made any changes in your system? Tom 
Stands or feet for Thiel 3.6
Sistrum platforms under my Dunlavy's made a huge difference. I have a friend with Thiel CS3's the Sistrum platforms made such a difference that he decided not to sell these speakers. That was two years ago. Another friend upgraded his 3.6's by rep... 
Where does one place AQ sorbogel feet?
I used these devices many years ago. Does not matter which side is up. They effect the sound quality in either direction. Dampening devices are not selective to the frequencies they alter nor the dynamic structure they alter. I would recommend tha... 
Help Please: What Cartridge?
Lak, I agree all the cables need to be the same so you know which is speaking the singular truth.