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Comparing speakers at home questions
Give thought to the choice of music for comparing speakers. You’ll want to audition speakers using music of the type you favor. Speakers can behave very differently across music types. Differences in speakers can be minimized or seem more notable ... 
Treating the ceiling and floor, who else has had great results?
I treated my ceiling like I did my side walls for a high end 2 channel system in 4000 cubic feet space. The floor is carpeted. Lastly, the speakers are pulled out from the front wall with scatter plates behind them. Bass absorbers are inserted in ... 
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
I’m now retired and downsized to a three story townhouse after decades of audiophilia. My guidance is to sound treat your listening space(s) to mitigate spot-specific variances. What ever equipment you upgrade to, it will sound better in a sonical... 
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
I’m now retired and downsized to a three story townhouse after decades of audiophilia. My guidance is to sound treat your listening space(s) to mitigate spot-specific variances. What ever equipment you upgrade to, it will sound better in a sonical... 
What Speakers are Available Today Similar to the Von Schweikert DB99?
Zu Audio  
Pure Silver Wire
I’m a musical detail freak. Darwin Cable is where I ultimately landed after years of cable upgrades, inchding Odins. Darwin’s have great sound, and the builders provide top tier service. Darwin produces a number of differently priced models. As st... 
Let's talk about Silver...
I’m described as a “detail-freak”. My system is sounded to be quick on transients. Vinyl is are my principal medium. For the minority of open reel to reel users, I switched from pure copper to custom- made pure silver interconnects into the tube ... 
Shameless Poll: Pearl vs Ohm vs Zu
Celebrate your regifting opportunity   
What contributes most to a change in how an amplifier sounds?
My experience is that the color of the housing is the most influential determinant. A shiney black case produces less harmonic distortion. And I agree that a good on/off switch can make a critical difference.   
Anyone take Tepezza?
A seasoned academic physician will be able to retrieve the info you seek. Such tasks often comes with their job 😉  
Anyone take Tepezza?
 Magon, it’s wise that you’ve asked about complications. Two relevant clinical citations to your concern: US Food and Drug Administration. Tepezza Prescribing information. Accessed July 24, 2023. https://www.hzndocs.com/TEPEZZA-Prescribing-... 
Anyone take Tepezza?
I applaud your seeking opinions with your hobby colleagues. But isn’t this a conversation — rather than an email string — also to be conducted with your healthcare team of ophthalmology, endocrinology, and primary care? If their guidance is too va... 
2-way design vs. 3-way design means ?
Sound advice from jrareform. I’m old enough to have owned and sold all the driver perturbations. It’s not intuitive. For example my flagship model Voxativ single driver speakers were faster and more precise than Zu flagship 3 way model (with built... 
Seller Question - I need UPS to come get these large speaker boxes - how to manage that?
I’ve shipped large boxed, high value speakers, electronics (RTR player, amplifiers), rare tubes, and turntables using a white glove delivery service (aka courier service). Several choices are available online; will transport across CANUSA); and in... 
Phono preamp or SUT for low output moving coil
Allnic AUT 8000. I’ve been pleased with mine for 2 years in a horn system.