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Jim Gordon has Passed On...
it took some psycho therapy and Adult Child of Alcoholic classes, but thanks. I came to peace with it long ago. I should have closed with that and don't criticize until you've walked a mile in their shoes  
Jim Gordon has Passed On...
@gregdude Im 74+. I left home in 1966 at 17 (by 2 just months). My alcoholic mother would beat the crap  out of me for no cause other than she was an angry drunk. The night I left she was in my face (literally), screaming all manner of profaniti... 
what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history?
Mad Scientist Audio's Graphene Contact Enhancer Audiolab CDT6000 and Tweak Audio EVS 1200 power amp. Beast of an amp based on dual mono IcePower AS1 1200 modules and lots of tweaks. He made less than 20. What a bargain @ $2700.   Audio Alchem... 
CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE
@cymivka  Did you try unplugging waiting about 10 seconds then plugging it back in? Fingers crossed, it's nothing more than a blip in the internals  
Speaker Cable Recommendations - Under 2k
Prior to upgrading all my cabling from Wire World (4 Electra 7 @$260, Series 8 XLR @ $600 and series 8 speaker cable @ $1500+, and 2 x 15 yo Boutique PCs @ $500) I applied Mad Scientist Audio's Graphene Contact Enhancer to all of them (ditto to a... 
Choosing new cables
Prior to upgrading all my cabling from Wire World (4 Electra 7 @$260, Series 8 XLR @ $600 and series 8 speaker cable @ $1500+, and 2 x 15 yo Boutique PCs @ $500) I applied Mad Scientist Audio's Graphene Contact Enhancer to all of them (ditto to al... 
CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE
Love my CDT 6000 I think a lot of people sell theirs as they do not understand how much better is sounds with a quality power cord and coax cable. I upgraded from Pangea’s Premier SE ($169) and Wire World Electra 7 power cord ($260) to Ali- Expre... 
Worth replacing bulb in Epson hd141x?
Over a decade ago I had a 65" DLP which blew bulbs about once a year. Fortunately, I did get the extended warranty, and the same tech came for like 3 years during which I learned how to DIY. I found a company on line who sold all kinds of OEM bulb... 
Some famous reviewers have atrocious listening rooms!
Over a decade ago it was not uncommon for editors to send true (dif) balanced components to reviewers whose systems were not. And in their write ups/reviews they would say they could hear no difference, proving both editors and reviewers weren't t... 
CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE
@mbmi    A long time ago I had a CEC, but the belts stretched and were very expensive. I found a work around: a company who specializes in O rings sold them by the bag for less than one belt from CEC  
What is the forums opinion of SVS subs?
Some 10 years ago I bought 2 of their tall round subs for my 2 channel system. I had them for some 8years and tried them with a variety of speakers but found them lacking, the MAJOR problem being the volume control which was very loud when barely ... 
Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?
I researched the Technics MkII and could not find anything about the amplification (GaN or otherwise) in their literature. Maybe they updated it  
Eva Cassidy "remastered"
VERY INTERESTING I have this recording from 1985 where they played together. I need to pull it out for a listen A Classic Case (1985) is an album by Jethro Tull, playing with the London Symphony Orchestra, released in 1985. The music was arrange... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Jay Leonhart Salamander Pie  
Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?
16 minute video with Mark Levinson