thecarpathian

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What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
@drbb , This has been answered a few times by way of the following: Most if not all who purchase the big dollar gear are going to use an aftermarket cable of their choice, the big dollar gear manufacturers know this, so they provide what is esse... 
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
"You can think what you like of me but do not accuse me of being someone else as I am Jacob’s Father..." You are exactly who @ditusa  states you are.  
Acoustically Treating a Bomb Shelter
@davetheoilguy , Is it necessary to heat down there? If so, what do you use? Also, I think you just became the coolest kid in school!  
Need a new integrated, what say you?
If you like bi-amping, does that make you bi-curious?  
Looking for a great phono pre-amp in the $1000 or less range
@pureclarity ,   "Looking for a great phono pre-amp in the $1000 or less range"    
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Happy thanks giving my friend and for your family ... Merci, Mon ami! A hot mate to you, my friend.  
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
A good day to put a little more gratitude in our attitude!  
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
"I have three reference systems, none of them are tubes." Coincidentally, I have three tube systems, none of them are reference.    
Anyone else get burned Boltz
@adg101 , Been a while, what's the scoop? Anything get resolved? I see they're site is still up.  
Amazing Record/CD store in RI
Park in the big parking lot, Dan’s store is right there and he’ll validate your parking ticket. If either of you guys like oysters, the Mystic Oyster Club is right there also and Happy Hour Ninigret oysters are $1.50. Clean, briny and icy cold fre... 
Amazing Record/CD store in RI
Mystic Disc, 10 Steamboat Wharf. Great little record store run by a great guy named Dan.  Coincidentally, I’m in Ledyard right now!  
Amazing Record/CD store in RI
@rbertalotto , Ever take trips to Mystic, CT.?  
Go ahead, hang blankets on the side walls. You’ll be amazed.
"Did not plan it this way, but my budget turned out to be about 1/3 preamp, 1/3 amplifiers, and 1/3 room treatment." That doesn't leave much for speakers, source and cables...  
Go ahead, hang blankets on the side walls. You’ll be amazed.
Persian rugs and Oriental rugs are not the same. There is a general difference in density and quality and theoretically will have a differing impact on your room acoustics. 🤓  
I Cried Today
When we're pummeled every day with a constant stream of Man's inhumanity to Man, what a wonderful reminder that there's much more good in the world than bad, it just doesn't get the press. Thank you for sharing. Your post is a testament to two goo...