twoleftears

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Put that in your pipe(s) and smoke it
In "The Social Contract", Rousseau addressed the issue of freedom.  "Freedom to" was the freedom to do anything you want.  However, "freedom from" trumped (sorry) "freedom to".  Therefore, for instance, you could play your audio as loud as you lik... 
smaller speakers for critical listening?
Consider these: https://altaspeakers.com/celesta/Alta doesn't get a lot of love on this site, but just read the reviews. 
Flat screen between speakers, again.
The other place I tried the GIK panels was perpendicular to the wall behind the TV (and hence also to the TV itself), with one side edge of the panel touching the wall, and snugged as close to the edges of the TV as possible.  This was more effect... 
When was the first time that you heard great sounding speakers?
Stereo Shoppe (I know, I know) in Ann Arbor, long since defunct.  B&W 801's, no idea if series I or II.  Before that a taster with the large DCM Timeframes. 
Best Power Cable for Luxman D-08u SACD player.
Triode Wire Labs Digital American.  That's what I have on my D-05u. 
Flat screen between speakers, again.
I have a pair of the GIK free-standing panels, 4' x 2'.  This allows you to experiment with placement.  I started off with the pair cosied together directly in front of the screen and as close to it as possible.  But I ended up with them separated... 
Can someone tell me what wrong
If you have swopped over each single component in turn and kept every other variable the same, and the noise never follows to the other channel one particular component, but sometimes goes away in both channels after you've made the change, then i... 
As much as I try, I just don't get it........
What do you think of the *comparative* nature of this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0YkKlEMe8w  
Can someone tell me what wrong
I think we can help you, by the process of elimination you describe, but your description of each change you make needs to be clearer and more specific.For instance, what's the difference between swopping the monoblocks and hooking them up to oppo... 
Who is still making CD transports?
https://www.suos-hifi.com/ You're not limited to a few Japanese brands.  Also Stream Unlimited.  Scroll down a little... 
How much lead and silica sand in speaker stands?
Steel shot is a little more environmentally friendly than lead.  Supposedly dust-free kitty litter is also an option.I suspect some blend of the possibilities that fills all cavities might work best. 
Suggestions for some Monitor Audio
A Parasound Hint 6 integrated is 3K brand new.  Open box, demo, etc. should get you to your price point. 
Looking for a good compact cd/stereo receiver for my wife...
Also TEAC and Marantz.Stay away from Aiwa. 
Who is still making CD transports?
Cyrus, Bel Canto, Primare...Schiit are rumored to have one in the works, too. 
My thoughts on TT isolation methods.
No bicycle inner tubes?