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Do IC and Power Cables Really Make a Difference?
TvadI think that the manufacturers are too smart ,way smarter than the average Joe.When they sell their cords at these prices who in his right mind will pay that premium only to buy and then cut open.Even if somebody actually do it,nobody will acc... 
Is Smoking Really That Bad For Audio Equipment?
I hate smoking too,very nusty habbit and feel sorry for all the smokers that are slaves to their addiction.I agree with Elizabeth regarding second hand smoke.Our lungs are priceless.George 
Levinson OK to buy now?
SgrYou provided a very good detailed info for some of us Levinson funs.ThanksGeorge 
What paint to use on power outlets
KevinVery well said,I enjoyed your responce too,yes regarding the paint,Home Depot has spray-can paints special for plastics,just check the labels.George 
Products for raising cables off the floor.
QuestionDo cable risers needed on hardwood floors or just the carpeted.ThanksGeorge 
Room Treatment experiment
GammajoA simple method is to have somebody hold a mirror and moving along the walls while you are sitting at your usual listening position.Every time you can see the reflection of your speakers,that is a first reflection point and that's where you... 
Bi amping and cabling
Fwitt1I would recommend the Bryston 10B active crossover.Look for a used one in Audiogon sometimes under "tweeks" or "miscellaneous EQ".Expect to pay around $900 depending on condition.At least that's the round figure I've seen them sell.George 
Dedicated power,long power cords - waste of time?
RgdWhat do you mean "there is no way around it"?Can't you at the very least install them on the floor like commercial office spaces.Either surface installation or better recessed in the floor.Where is your room on the main floor or basement.Again ... 
Best Tweaks.....
SitRoller balls ,a steel or tungsten carbite ball that is placed between two concave metal trays.It is an isolation device that works by changing the energy of vibration into heat as the roller rolls on the horizontal axis into it's sockets.Guys i... 
audiogon members or dealers
Audiogon members are preffered by me.Here is my latest experience with a member.He had a Krell metal remote for sale.He had sold his Krell MD-1 transport and after a long time found the remote in his closet.I noticed his ad and I offered to buy it... 
Dedicated Lines and Wall Boxes
AlbertThanks for the link,I was away and just noticed.George 
Ceiling treatment question
RayI am not exactly sure of what is it you want,but here is my thoughts.You can fill the joist spacings with acoustical insulation.What do you have 2x8 or 2x10?Then along the joist edge you nail a continues rubber band of 1/4 thick by 1 inch wide.... 
Reference Transports: An overall perspective
Sony and Pioneer also manufacture transport mechanisms. 
Dedicated Lines and Wall Boxes
AlbertCan I sidestep you for a second with a question regarding cover plates?I need a 3 gang BRASS DUPLEX cover plate to replace the existing and damaged one on my Tice Powerblock?Any ideas for a source to buy one?ThanksGeorge 
Recommend used digital source for $3K used
Northstar 192 combo for around 2100 used.It will put a smile on your face.George