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Power Amp transformer hum - intermittent and increases and decreases in a few seconds
A little more info please...Hums every time the amp is on?Hums no matter the time of day?Hums ever since owning the amp?Any changes to system/house electrical devices?Tom 
Best CDs
The room will give you typically half of what you hear. Get Jim Smith's book Get Better Sound for guidance on system setup and room treatment.My system started out Krell and Oppo with no room treatment and lots of hard, reflective surfaces. The so... 
Best return for the money, system upgrade suggestions please.
Congratulations on your new purchase! Even better to be so happy with it. Wonderful when that happens!Since you mentioned an internship, curious what career you've chosen?Tom 
Cd's to make a come back in the future?
Another + for:CDs CDPsCheap used CDsHunting for said CDsEnjoying listening to CDsOrdering CDs from AmazonLimiting expenses to a single source- priceless! 
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
Exactly! 
Which foam acoustic panels should I use for a sound booth?
I'm using Primacoustic panels in my dedicated listening room. Very pleased.Tom 
Best return for the money, system upgrade suggestions please.
I agree with previous posters- pay down your debt, but since you are intent on buying something (I've done the same thing long ago...), my 2c is to invest in room treatments like already suggested. I'm using Primacoustic and couldn't be happier. R... 
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
Love my Schiit Freya. Over-achiever extraordinaire. 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
Sorry for the Outlaw recommendation, that post was intended elsewhere. For this thread I would +1 mesch for the Vincent. Sorry for the confusion and my ineptitude.Tom 
Trained ears.
Agree with the above posts, plus sitting in the sweet spot with eyes closed helps quite a lot. Also, if you wear glasses, remove them.Tom 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
Outlaw Audio 
Thinking about buying new speakers....the Elac Uni Fi5 towers or the Klipsch hersery lll
ELAC=imaging/soundstage champKlipsch=dynamics champApples or orangesWhat's your preference? 
What speaker should I go for
Treo 
Speaker wiring question
+1 tomic601 
Speaker Width?
Just looked at your pictures. Nice apartment, nice furniture, gorgeous view! Unfortunately, none of that helps you with how your system should sound. If you really want to get the best from your investment, you will need to:1. Use a dedicated list...