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What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Janis Ian Breaking Silence  
Electrostatic headphone amplifier recommendation
this might be a great alternative https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-headphones  
Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music
2 major improvements that have left me scratching my head * I sold 2 SVS powered subs: purchased new 10+ years ago, never designed to compliment a hi-end system, but I thought I needed them as my room is ~ 21 x 35 x 12 (open beam ceiling) with lo... 
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Additions:   *Nobsound springs under everything, including my speakers * I reinstalled my Marantz HDCD-1 to replace using my Oppo 105 as a transport for red book CDs   Subtractions: (these 2 paid HUGE sonic dividends) * Removing Harbor Freig... 
Need help...next addition to my system
@erik_squires    100%  
Nobsound springs - load range
@noromance  richer tone from top to bottom, especially in the lower mids and bass   Also due to the added height of the dollys the sweet spot was too high, now where it was intended  
Voyagers Being Delivered. Comments Please
A week ago I sold my~ 10 yo SVS powered subs. While they added weight, they weren't high quality 2 channel subs. I didn't realize how much they set my sound back until they were gone, and I moved he speakers back ~ 2ft, now ~50" from the front wa... 
Thiel Owners
A week ago I sold my~ 10 yo SVS powered subs. While they added weight, they weren't high quality 2 channel subs. I didn't realize how much they set my sound back until they were gone, and I moved he speakers back ~ 2ft, now ~50" from the front wa... 
Stock Voyager GaN amp (350/600) Contrasted with my EVS1200 (600/1200)
A week ago I sold my~ 10 yo SVS powered subs. While they added weight, they weren't high quality 2 channel subs. I didn't realize how much they set my sound back until they were gone, and I moved he speakers back ~ 2ft, now ~50" from the front wal... 
Nobsound springs - load range
I finally got around to taking my Emerald Physics 3.4s off the Harbor Freight dollys they've been on since I got them over a year ago. Each base is resting on 4 full spring Nobsounds. Quite an improvement!  
Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy
LSA Voyager 350, a GaN amp with upscale power supply   Sounds great, and < $3000  
HOW CRITICAL ARE JUMPER CABLES
It depends on how revealing your system is and whether you're simply jumping biwire speaker binding posts. But for sure, if it has stamped crap metal jumpers you should hear a big improvement   I have Emerald Physics 3.4s with outboard XOs. They... 
Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget
Im not going to go through the thread, so my input may have been stated, possibly even by me LOL Every piece of kit benefits from; *a quality power cord, typically >$300 *its own shelf (do not stack amp and pre) * it's own vibration/isolati... 
Class-D amps - a different re view
@laoman    Note how long ago this thread was started  
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Thanks for this!!!   Although I have 2 different enhancing discs XLO and Isotek, I have been negligent to use them. 3 days ago I reinstalled my Marantz HDCD 1 and while it sounded appreciably better than my Oppo 105 with upgraded PS (though also...