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Can't tell,if my house is properly grounded
Do you have satellite tv? If so is there a phone line connected. I had trouble years ago and was able to acquire a isolater for the phone line and the buzz was gone. Another common contributor to this type of issue is the ground to the component. ... 
Is it too bright or is it high resolution?
I have always liked the "bright" highs, but I interpreted them as detailed. But as I aged, I find that my tastes have changed. Not wanting to dull the highs but to have the detail without the "Schrill" or piercing. I have begun looking to replace ... 
2017 may be the year for a new cartridge for my LP12
I no longer have my LP12, but I went from a Troika to the Lyra Kleos. I was using a Linto at the time, but the Lyra sound has always seemed very natural and accurate without sounding over analytical. You may add one of the Lara's to your list of c... 
Floor Protection Discs
I have seen quarters used with great success. I realize they are 25 times as expensive of that of the pennies. But they do hold their value! In seriousness, I think the thicker coin helps, definitely worth the investment to try before you buy the ... 
Phono preamp power cable not long enough. New wall wart or use an extension cord?
It may be worth trying. See if they would allow you to make a return in case you don't hear an improvement. Interesting, I had never seen those before. 
Hooking up Sonos to Hegel 360
Is this a Sonos Connect? If so why can't you use the coax digital out to the coax digital in on the Hegel? If you have tried that, is there a menu option to select the digital input or set each input use? 
Phono preamp power cable not long enough. New wall wart or use an extension cord?
I would use an extension cord, as far as quality of the cord, I doubt it will matter. Any AC current prior to voltage reduction with in the wall wart would not have an impact on the quality of the DC output.not a scientist or electrician, just my ... 
Center channel questions
The only way you can "de-code" the center channel track is with an AVR. This would take the same space as a separate amp. However you would have 2 volumes to deal with, the 2 channel system and the AVR, this would become annoying. Unless your 2 ch... 
Amplifier Enclosure Resonance
Lostbears, I have the same experience with my REF5se. I have tried the Harmonic Resolutions dampening plates and found those to prove a more noticeable improvement over the lexan cover. In answer to question above on the amp, you may try these as ... 
2016: In Memorium
Why do I feel old, all of a sudden?But in a serious tone, we lost a lot of talent, and the new talent we have coming up, is not a fair exchange. 
Anyone having trouble with Tidal cutting out?
I had some issues about a yr avowed with Deezer and it turned out to be my router. I have Tidal as well but have yet to experience any drop outs. Have you tried unplugging your router for a few minutes and let everything reset itself? That helped ... 
*****Merry Christmas Everyone*****
Merry Christmas to one and all. May the New Year afford you fulfilled wishes. 
Shortest rock song with lyrics....
"I never thought I'd live to be a million" The Moody Blues 34 seconds 
Do you clean your records before play, after play, or once (and then never again)?
I clean mine once on the VPI 16.5 then only a second time if they seem to still have issues when I play them. Otherwise I use a Furetech de-stat and a Carbon brush from acoustic sounds each time I play. I also clean the stylus frequently but not e... 
On board or outboard DAC?
Falconquest, I also have the Ayre C5XEmp and have tried my Rega DAC and was about 10 seconds into a song and realized I was not going to do that. The I bought a Oppo 105d for use as a BluRay and 5.1 music. I have tried playing Redbook and 2Channel...