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| Monster Regret!! Many surge protection devices sacrifice themselves to protect the products they're connected to - it is an industry standard practice.Regarding sound improvement - there are many devices at many price points available. Different homes usually have... | |
| Need speaker cable Gentlemen - in my experience and I have a lot experience as an audiophile - I'm old :-( For what it's worth, I'm also an chemical engineer.First - a system has to be set up properly. MOST systems are not set up properly. Even most dealership showr... | |
| Anyone ever opened MIT cables? I've had MIT cables for MANY years (I'm denying that I'm old).From the 330 Twin Terminator balanced interconnect to the Oracle MAX2 balanced interconnects we had.Can't remember past MIT speaker cables but we're using Oracle MAX SHD now.Also using ... | |
| Pass Labs XA30.8 I had a XA-30.5 for many years, I haven't hear the .8 series (yet).First it was driving a pair of Watt Puppy 5.1's and then a pair of Sasha I's. Both of these speakers are difficult loads, in a 23' x 16' room played to lifelike volume levels.This ... | |
| Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?.... I purchased a Meridian 504 tuner but honestly haven't gotten to hook it up yet.Maybe now with this Corona virus confinement, I'll get to finish the configuration of our system (Meridian 800, Meridian 861v8, Meridian HD621, Oppo UDP205 front end).M... | |
| Beware of NAD M3 Fire Hazard I know someone that does component level board repairs, lives close to me in the central NJ area. If you like, I can pm you his contact information.I've recommended him to several friends, he'll look at your electronic component and will only char... | |
| Speaker Cables _MIT SL-Matrix_ CH Acoustic X 20 Happy New Year to you and your family!I'll certainly let you know when our next trip to VIR is scheduled. | |
| Speaker Cables _MIT SL-Matrix_ CH Acoustic X 20 jlaz - I head down to VIR a few times each season, I have another hobby of teaching at the race track. Virginia International Raceway is one of my favorite tracks.I could pm you closer to the summer. If things align, I'd be willing to stop by with... | |
| Speaker Cables _MIT SL-Matrix_ CH Acoustic X 20 moneyman - Nice to see you're enjoying your music / system.I remember when I found CH Acoustic because my response very similar.Let me disclose that I'm a CH Acoustic dealer - I'm glad to offer my experience and I'm not trying to push a sale. I'm ... | |
| NUPRIME EVOLUTION ONE-BEST CLASS D AMP ON THE MARKET Audiozen,How do the Nuprime Evolution One monoblock amplifiers compared to the Merrill Veritas monoblock amplifiers?I realize there's a LARGE price difference.I have no experience with Class D amplifiers.Our system strives to create the illusion o... | |
| Ric Ocasek found dead. I attended their concerte in Madison Square Garden - a great event! Still remember it to this day! Ric Ocasek was so skinny, his spandex pants were baggy!We lost a very talented musician - RIP RO. | |
| NJ Audio Society? I was a member but let my membership lapse since I'm always on the go with a young family and multiple businesses.Good group of men who enjoy and share music and insights.I look forward to participating when my schedule allows.Warmest regards, Tho... | |
| anyone have experience with "replacement cost" insurance, and Allstate? We have a system valued at ~ $250k retail, and have our homeowner's insurance covers our system as part of house contents. We did NOT take out a seperate rider for our system.Our homeowner's policy provides coverage up to ~ $15k which is based on ... | |
| Best speakers for a Pass XA 30.5 The Pass XA-30.5 is such an underrated amplifier!I owned one for many years before upgrading to a pair of XA-200.5's which we currently own.Our system was a moderately high end system at that time - Meridian 800 series digital front end, Wilson Wa... | |
| Beginner choosing amp help I'll recommend a Pass XA-30.5. I had this in our system before upgrading to XA-200.5's. The were dramatically better than our X-250.5 amplifier, everyone who heard the comparison - audiophile, music lover or just an uninformed guest - liked the 30... |