S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats.

At our ages, whose hearing is that good compared to 20 years ago? (And now the legions of listeners who can hear mice piss on wool are sure to chime in). Fortunately, these are all expensive TOY purchases anyways. Try living in tranquil, scenic Forest Hills (NYC) surrounded by the Grand Central, LIE, and Van Wyck on a street with a major bus route no less.

All in good fun,

Rich

A huge sound killer - (most) energy-efficient refrigerators that hum, whistle, click, thud, shutter, etc. at least thirty minutes for every hour of operation. Especially dreadful when placed in homes with so-called "great rooms" (nothing great about them) and hard surface flooring. Give me an old-fashion walled-off (especially kitchen) room anytime. Note: Jenn Aire millionaires and those with dedicated audio/entertainment palaces - this post is not directed to you, I'm addressing the incredible shrinking middle-class audiophile (c:

Clean up in the kitchen and feed the cats before you start listening .
Our cat is as quiet as a church mouse and the better half and daughter avoid loud or annoying house work when I'm home .

you need a man cave!

I do have a man cave but it is stuffed with motorcycles and bicycles that cause unwanted metallic-sounding reflections from the Double Advents in there.