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For those of you who had spent over hundred thousand dollars for your sound system.
In any esoteric adventure…there are ALWAYS mountains beyond mountains…. I have no regrets as every component, “ finished “ room, system, recording space/studio is a learning experience…my quest is to be a lifelong learner…. Best to all on the var... 
Does a DAC need a large/strong power supply?
Jim White at Aesthetix for a Phd on great power supplies, isolation, Faraday cage, etc….  
OMG. What now?
i only..every now and then…suffer…the fools…. Music and an emotional connection are the fix…  
Wendell Diller: "You don't wanna put a subwoofer with a Magneplanar; it doesn't work."
Enjoy the show Eric ! I envy your going…. i haven’t been of late… i am listening to Larry and Teresa just now…. fun…smoky stuff….  
Wendell Diller: "You don't wanna put a subwoofer with a Magneplanar; it doesn't work."
so few audiophiles understand what is going on below 200 hz in their listening room….. carry on. EJ nice to hear from you ;-) hope all is well. Best - Jim  
New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement
all roads lead to the panel and the quality of the ground….. so few audiophiles….understand this…very close to FREE improvement….. jim  
Considering a new amp for my Vandersteen Quatro CT
Since you have a fantastic sub and mains are high passed taking MUCH of the load off of your amp, you can cast a much wider net - IMO seeking out an amplifiers with “ magic midrange “ vs. a lot of $ going into an amplifier you “ could weld with “.... 
Why do so many people have problems with bass?
the room…. bass is big wavelength energy in a relatively small space. Wave cancellation and reinforcement…happens… I get great bass in a variety of rooms using Vandersteen high pass filters and his innovative subwoofers ( some built into the main ... 
New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement
need to look at your panel, you want if possible to have the dedicated line on the opposite LEG of the panel from motors; AC, Freezer, Fridge…. Start there….  
Krell anticipator circuits of the 1990s
Liquid cooled hybrid tube / SB mono-blocks …ROCK solid bias… love them…. and a SS sub :-) 1.2 KW per side… fun Enjoy the music  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Yes the TX is one of the Tangential trackers. I bought it several years on now…from original owner who had a very sizable classic collection of records that i just missed… argh… the dust cover hinge had failed…i have had it in my garage system for... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joel - I would put Romantic Warrior on a desert island disc list anytime…. assuming we get 25 or so….who is counting ? Finally broke down and tore into the B  and O TX table….. Server is busy w Aja… as i work to restore the relic…. Peter L of Sou... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Brian…..any seeds near that fine drawing ?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joel…imo bespoke is worth the slight wait ( slight as viewed in terms of the  countless hours of musical joy coming your way )…. thanks for updating and i have sold  / bought a bit w TMR…always a ++++ experience… Best Jim  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
some great tunes being played…… inspirational….. @bslon I will check out that Blackberry Smoke EP. i was super fortunate to catch them live at 300 ish person club….man are they a great live band…. came out hitting hard from the get go… best Jim