twoleftears

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CD Transports
People like the Marantz HD-CD1 as a transport and it's a CDP. 
Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner??
See if Bob offers a bundle deal with the Inakustik 1204 power cable.  That would be the best way to go.  For a while there I thought it was actually being included but not sure of pricing. 
Any love for the Belles Aria or other recent Belles amplifier?
Anyone actually have an example of the Virtuoso at their home yet? 
DIY Power cables..Are metal end plugs better than plastic?
Some smaller companies like Cullen regularly use SonarQuest on their products. 
How Do You Remove CD Booklet/Artwork?
If the two pimples weren't there, the booklets would come flying out every time you opened the lid and people would complain.But agreed, the hinges/tabs/flanges design one of the worst in recent history.I bought a bulk box of 25 empty cases and ju... 
Upgrade
Room, speaker positioning and consider subs. The gear looks competent to me.+1.Room--acoustic treatment, pull the speakers out further (soundstage), but then you lose some base (consider 2 subs).  As a fourth choice, some Triode Wire Labs Spirit M... 
RMAF 2020 is Cancelled
And a new one is announced for Seattle for August 2021.  Hmmm.https://www.pacificaudiofest.com/  
If Audiophiles care about sound, then why so few threads on acoustics
My room is GIKed out.What is ironic (?) / incomprehensible (?) is that some people spend more on equipment and accessories than it would take for them to build a dedicated listening room of near-ideal dimensions. 
Directionality Explained
Can electrons get confused?https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Reversed_Earth_map_1000x500.jpg  
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
To be honest, those reviews were probably started (the boxes arrived at the reviewers' houses) late last year. 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
Didn't HSU make home subs from cylindrical cardboard concrete forms back in the day? 
Merrill Audio Element 118
Already covered.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/time-to-buy-a-class-d-amp/post?highlight=element%2B118&postid=1836793#1836793 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-long-list-of-amplifiers-and-my-personal-review-of-each/post?highligh... 
Directionality Explained
Q: What did one electron say to the other electron?A: We were all in the queue waiting for the cue to start moving. 
A bit more punch than my Pathos?
Used Hegel.  You answered your own question. 
Who are the Kings of Audiogon?
She was posting over on Audio Circle well after she disappeared from here, but I don't know if she's been around recently.