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Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic)

So I wanted to put this out here to the group and I am hoping for a detailed response from @millercarbon.

What tweaks have you done to your system that have worked?

I am looking to fine tune or tweak my system and this is what I have now.

Rega Planar 8 with Dynavector Cartridge 20x2 LO. 
Audiophile Linear PSU SE for the Rega.
Moon by Simaudio 390 Streaming Pre Amp.
Moon by Simaudio 330A Amplifier
Moon by Simaudio 230 HAD
Moon by Simaudio 260D CD Transport.
Raven Audio CeLest Tower Speakers
Raven Audio Soniquil Speaker Cable, Power Cables, XLR Cable.
Transparent Audio 75 Ohm Digital Link 
Furman Elite 15 PF power conditioner.
All are resting on Butcher Block Acoustics Platforms. 

Look forward to the insight.
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lowrider57
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I'm using a tweak that is definitely not snake oil;  High Fidelity MC-0.5 power conditioner modules. They plug into the duplex receptacles, I'm using three modules. They have added more detail with a smoother presentation, lower noise floor, and holographic sonics.
There is now a MC-0.5 Helix Plus available with increased benefits.


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geoffkait
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My favorite tweak lately is called the Mystery Tweak. There is one for CDs and one for cassettes. It involves stiffening them and damping them, thereby reducing distortion. I would very much like to say what the Mystery Tweak involves but then it wouldn’t be a mystery any more, would it?
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mapman
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My favorite tweak lately is called the Mystery Tweak. There is one for CDs and one for cassettes. It involves stiffening them and damping them, thereby reducing distortion. I would very much like to say what the Mystery Tweak involves but then it wouldn’t be a mystery any more, would it?


That’s ok because guess what? Nobody cares. 

Now if you would just keep the useless posts to yourself that would be a great help.



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artemus_5
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@skypunk

@tablejockey has given you sound advice. A dedicated phono preamp is a must IMO. It should never be an after thought. It handles the most delicate signal. 

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geoffkait
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Wow mapman, somebody is a little grouchy bear today. 😡 Is your butt still sore? You must be one of those slow healers. Feel better. 🤗 And stop stalking me!
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