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Quack System Upgrades

Ok, so what's the most ridiculous "SNAKE OIL" upgrade you have come across?

Let the fun begin HAHAHA :) :)

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asvjerry
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Yup, quack = cables almost immediately for some.  I've got my bias, and will not go there.  There's plenty of other 'WTF' stuff being offered that makes snake oil seem like a daily dose like a multivitamin....

Cable stands...try some blocks of wood before you spring for That.  C'mon...it could be some nice walnut or zebrawood or teak.  Have it CNC'd into whatever shape tickles you....

Magnets...huh?  WHY?  Sounds like black magic physics to me...

I'm waiting for 'spindizzy' something or another being offered. (See Heinlein's 'Cities in Space' novels, @ Wikipedia).  Floating amps might cure Something we're not aware of....yet.... ;)

Yes, I'm trying to be 'funny'.  Some seem to take umbrage at my sense of humour, asking if I'm on drugs.  Well, currently, No.  Got some? *L*
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dlcockrum
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No umbrage taken, Jerry. Sorry to have hit a wrong note with you. It was meant to be humor but missed by a mile. Sorry again. Happy New Year!

BTW- you are lucky to live in Asheville. Wonderful place. Ever visit Barnes and Reese at the old NASCAR track below Biltmore? Ben did a motor for me and it was ridiculous.

Best to you Jerry,
Dave
devilboy
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Shun Mook says the wood is taken from a swamp in Africa (swamp in Africa? Lol.)
Or perhaps the swamp in Dagoba where yoda lives?
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crazyeddy OP
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@dlcockrum  in regards to your link to http://shunmook.com/userinfo/Tips%20for%20the%20Crazed%20Shun%20Mook%20Users.pdf

Item number 6 really hit me. I have a dozen (or so) guitars in my listening room. Over the years I have struggled with the idea of removing them, but really don't have anywhere else to put them, and perhaps more importantly, I really enjoy having them in the room. I have never had them out of the room to evaluate the sonic differences. It has always nagged at me that they may be creating reflections that would possibly be detrimental. This statement from Shun Mook seems to re-enforce the idea that it would be a positive advantage to have them in the room. Now, all of these are solid body electrics. I do have an acoustic, but keep it in another room, as I feel that it being a hollow body, it would be resonating with the music being played on my stereo. I'm not trying to take this anywhere, just making a comment on the link, and how it relates to my environment. Thanks for the link Dave


Cheers!!

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falconquest
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I heard about an audio tweak that is supposed to enhance the sound of any audio system. It involves a particular green weed that only grows in certain locales. Supposedly it has to be harvested at just the correct time to obtain the full audible effectiveness. Once harvested it is dried and any seeds are removed (they don't like heat) and placed in a bowl with a hole in it. It is then burned like incense and the emerging smoke is supposed to noticeably enhance the listening experience now isn't that the craziest thing you ever heard...........oh, wait!
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