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| Isolating the listening chair? Seriously, our bodies feel sound as well as hear it, especially the low end. A little floor vibration adds a sense of immediacy and realism. PS, no neighbors below, this is my system causing the vibration. | |
| DIY Interconnects review What a wonderful journey you have been on! Thanks for all of the information and insight. When will we see your product offering? | |
| Isolating the listening chair? I listen on a suspended second floor, and rather enjoy a little buzz in the butt through my chair! | |
| Decicated AC lines Most electricians will not understand what a "dedicated AC line" is because they have never been asked to do one before. When you explain it, be prepared for them to laugh and tell you you're nuts. The key elements based on my experience are:1. if... | |
| energy veritas 2.1 or vandersteens? For $500 you can get the Vandy 2Ci's used. If you can handle the size, they are a wonderful bargan for the price. I have used them in a room similar to yours, and they worked very well. | |
| Vandersteen Quattro review in Stereophile One of the characteristics of the Vandersteen time and phase accurate speakers is that the drivers work together in phase. In addition to other benefits, this means the leading edge of a transient, from each driver, reaches your ear at the same ti... | |
| I love this hobby- Steve,Here is a wonderful statement about music written by William Parker, one of the leading bass players, composers and group leaders in jazz and free music today, called "Music Is". It expresses much of what you and many of us feel about this w... | |
| Sherman Oaks, CA Gee, sorry your experience was not so good. I have been a member over 2 years, and have gone to many events where top of the line manufacturers were present giving demos. I have also met many audiophiles who love and know music, and have carefully... | |
| contradictory communication In a recent thread "minimze ambiguity when describing audio components" by Mrtennis, he suggested that we should avoid ambiguous terms. One of his suggestions was to "have some definitions of commonly used adjectives, and post them where all can s... | |
| Audiophile Electrocution While still just a lad, I had an incredible fascination for anything electrical, and used to take things apart just to see what was inside. After unsuccesfully trying to get a radio to play, I decided to cut off the cord and use it for another pur... | |
| A Reference Recording.... I too have recommended this group in the past. They performed live at CES 2005, attracted my attention, and caused me to purchase their CDs. They combine Folk, Country, and Bluegrass in a most unusual way, and while they might not be everyone's ta... | |
| Sherman Oaks, CA Maybe we can get a small group together in each of our locations? | |
| Sherman Oaks, CA Here is a great way to meet people, hear from manufactures, learn about components, and listen to fabulous systems. Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society | |
| Totem Dealers in Orange County/Los Angeles Try the "Home Theater Doctor" in Redondo Beach. The store is at 1635 Aviation, just south of Artesia. Home Theater Doctor | |
| Do tube dampers improve sound? There must be a good reason that ARC delivers tube dampers on certain tubes for certain equipment (e.g., pre and phono). |