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What do you care about in this hobby? by mapman · 1,853 views	61	August 10, 2025 5:34pm
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Recs for home visit in northern NJ? by beaufleuve · 549 views	1	July 20, 2024 7:45pm
Roon Master by randu · 535 views	1	July 20, 2024 1:54am
A Tale of Two Crossovers by koestner · 868 views	4	July 15, 2024 12:31pm
Shouldn’t Do This, but… by goofyfoot · 3,494 views	53	July 5, 2024 7:26pm
Which does a better job of grounding your system Entreq products or Shunyata Altaira ? by garebear · 1,156 views	7	July 5, 2024 12:55pm
Why Preamps Thump on Turn on by erik_squires · 2,881 views	21	July 2, 2024 6:03pm
Repair of Butler Audio Amp by sneu · 1,022 views	7	July 1, 2024 11:58pm
Phono Preamp Tube Rush by david99 · 3,207 views	5	July 1, 2024 6:08pm
New MC Cartridge from Wayne's Audio by gijoeou812 · 1,285 views	3	June 29, 2024 12:37am
wandering azimuth on Well Tempered Table by winerywill · 505 views	3	June 26, 2024 9:20pm
RCA to XLR (Anthem MRX to dan d'agostino progression) by kirill_lac · 2,532 views	5	June 24, 2024 2:48am
When did you last update your Wifi firmware? by erik_squires · 1,839 views	11	June 21, 2024 6:41am
Treated my interconnects with Deoxit D5 today by whitestix · 12,474 views	41	June 19, 2024 1:31pm
CAL alpha dac resistor values by skipper320 · 525 views	9	June 18, 2024 3:19pm
Issue with Audioirvana streaming by robshaw · 519 views	2	June 16, 2024 9:01pm
dbx 10/20 cap issue? by minkybut · 666 views	3	June 16, 2024 4:28am
why balanced power last before component? by ptss · 10,225 views	48	June 15, 2024 11:15pm
Suggestions for testing a never installed, 20-year boxed amp. by philliprcook · 2,134 views	15	June 11, 2024 10:09pm
CarPlay Conundrum by 69zoso69 · 489 views	0	June 10, 2024 5:24pm
Power adapter/supply for Mirage LFX-3 crossover by lotusm50 · 1,099 views	4	June 7, 2024 3:43pm
Test CD s, which ones to get. by pcc · 7,543 views	24	June 5, 2024 4:19pm
Raysonic SP-100 by russ_d · 591 views	2	June 5, 2024 1:32pm
The Sound Signature of a Headphone Amp by goofyfoot · 965 views	10	June 5, 2024 12:17am
Why is my expensive streamer to my DAC better than sending Roon or my Mac directly to DAC by weiserb · 1,074 views	10	June 3, 2024 12:24am
Power conditioner or not? by lamcam · 19,303 views	48	June 2, 2024 10:08pm
Stupid question about hooking up a streamer by hodu · 889 views	6	May 27, 2024 8:14pm
An argument for fuses and maybe power cables in power amplifier by andy2 · 1,653 views	16	May 25, 2024 12:39pm
must you play music to break in tubes by lloydc · 1,808 views	23	May 25, 2024 1:38am
Did anyone else disconnect thier equipment due to the geomagnetic storms? by markcasazza · 2,451 views	27	May 20, 2024 1:16am
Giving Advice without recommending your own equipment by carlsbad2 · 2,899 views	37	May 16, 2024 1:18pm

The weirdness continues by celtic66 · 968 views	0	May 10, 2024 9:58pm
Shipping company recommendations for large speakers? by louisl · 935 views	4	May 9, 2024 5:36pm
Anyone having shipping issues with Viva Tubes by rufusluna · 2,556 views	13	May 9, 2024 5:24pm
Coaxial - USB from DAC by mendef · 1,104 views	5	May 9, 2024 5:22pm
Can a poorly connected XLR connection cause a reduced(less loud) signal? by gemoody · 895 views	10	May 7, 2024 3:56pm
Preamp or not. by db2 · 505 views	1	May 6, 2024 9:34pm
How can I establish a reference level? by mikewerner · 6,068 views	24	April 29, 2024 8:22pm
The Wonderful World of CD-R's by bolong · 4,604 views	13	April 24, 2024 8:46pm
What to change in my system by scott22 · 2,028 views	15	April 16, 2024 2:16pm
Besides the BBB how do you fight claim resolution against FedEx by spenav · 1,436 views	17	April 14, 2024 10:08pm
Can anyone recommend a new or NOS 300B or 805 vacuum tube? by 2psyop · 967 views	5	April 14, 2024 9:19pm
This should be easy but isn't. by billykzzz · 993 views	8	April 11, 2024 4:22am
Component contributions to “sound stage” by knownothing · 3,802 views	58	April 10, 2024 7:29pm
Technics 1500 US needs repair by thefile · 608 views	1	April 9, 2024 7:57pm
Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response? by andy2 · 2,134 views	38	April 5, 2024 4:12am
To upgrade a separate power supply? by ptss · 666 views	7	April 2, 2024 3:23pm
In-wall cable by vuckovic · 1,396 views	8	April 2, 2024 11:45am
Upgrades and repairs on hi fi components by morbius2130aol · 4,082 views	20	April 1, 2024 8:31pm
Teac drives by gassman_67 · 498 views	0	March 30, 2024 8:35pm
Speaker isolation - spikes on puck, springs, sorbothane by adsell · 2,159 views	14	March 30, 2024 3:27pm
Audio Racks, Just How beneficial? looking for guidance in upgrading by blue_strat · 3,186 views	51	March 29, 2024 11:22pm
Never too lake for massing stands by celtic66 · 737 views	2	March 28, 2024 3:07am
A great interview with David Chesky. by bdp24 · 1,383 views	6	March 27, 2024 4:50am
Fully DC-Powered Home Audio System by mkgus · 3,355 views	7	March 25, 2024 2:31am
Excellent interview with Mark Levinson by gdaddy1 · 1,157 views	8	March 24, 2024 7:38pm
Loud vs. Tactile Bass by mkgus · 1,227 views	12	March 20, 2024 4:07pm
cd skipping by marley119 · 1,318 views	10	March 20, 2024 12:04am
roon sound wasn't as good by gshaikun · 2,725 views	23	March 15, 2024 10:04am
Scientifically proven improvement for sound clarity. by gdaddy1 · 1,295 views	13	March 12, 2024 1:17am
Praise for Old School Voltage Regulators by erik_squires · 725 views	1	March 9, 2024 4:08am

how to test tubes with your multimeter(filament continuity) by artemus_5 · 1,233 views	3	March 6, 2024 6:34pm
Measurements for a dedicated line by erik_squires · 4,272 views	61	March 6, 2024 6:01pm
Ham Radio Interference from next door neighboor by topvideo · 7,810 views	21	March 6, 2024 1:20pm
Is it a Bad Tube or a Bad fuse (Fuse Fatigue)? by artemus_5 · 963 views	13	March 1, 2024 5:21pm
Mysterious power tube behavior by armstrod · 929 views	5	February 29, 2024 9:52pm
“Center” of soundstage is left of center… by fosolitude · 1,071 views	8	February 29, 2024 12:04pm
Why do we listen to sad songs? Interesting article! by quincy · 2,011 views	10	February 27, 2024 9:20pm
Looking for a smooth sounding 6922 variant by peter_s · 775 views	10	February 27, 2024 4:41pm
Dedicated 20 amp circuit. 10/2 or 10/3? by mmenasci · 3,495 views	41	February 26, 2024 8:42pm
First world problems - Rf Shielding.... by cgeoly · 761 views	3	February 20, 2024 3:25pm
SONIC CRAFT ??? IS THERE REALLY A SONIC CRAFT STORE ??? by autospec · 6,346 views	9	February 20, 2024 5:02am
Private Messaging by malatu · 1,494 views	10	February 18, 2024 10:09pm
Factory service for products from the 90's by ptss · 2,077 views	26	February 18, 2024 7:56pm
Upgrade your dimmers for quieter AC and room noise by erik_squires · 1,111 views	1	February 18, 2024 4:47pm
Mogami Power Cable by lcjockey · 2,225 views	10	February 17, 2024 8:50pm
Furman Upgrade to Niagra by navyachts · 4,491 views	34	February 17, 2024 8:33pm
The Best Bass Ever? A Subwoofer Discovery by mkgus · 4,083 views	15	February 16, 2024 4:33pm
Please help with biasing instructions for The Fourier Sans Pareil OTL mono block amps!? by bouncehit · 901 views	2	February 16, 2024 11:05am
What affects front to back depth in room/ system? by veerossi · 5,832 views	64	February 15, 2024 2:07am
Upgrade to Spectral preamps/amps by ptss · 510 views	0	February 13, 2024 5:33pm
Shielding components from EMI/RFI... Help please by bryoncunningham · 78,215 views	115	February 12, 2024 6:14pm
Delay RCA signal by spit00n · 828 views	1	February 12, 2024 3:52pm
Repairs to Spectral preamp by ptss · 888 views	4	February 10, 2024 10:09pm
Reliable Uberlight Flex 3300 by kenrus · 443 views	0	February 5, 2024 6:09am
Announcement: Axiom Audio acquisitions of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab by akg_ca · 2,451 views	8	February 5, 2024 1:00am
Experience With Cutler Hammer (Eaton) CH Series Panels by dodgealum · 2,734 views	9	February 3, 2024 5:52pm
Grounding System Dissection by davetheoilguy · 1,131 views	5	January 31, 2024 11:22am
Audio Quest Niagara 5000 by tattooedtrackman · 3,311 views	22	January 24, 2024 9:24pm
AN Niobium versus Tantalum resistors? by clustrocasual · 13,525 views	54	January 23, 2024 2:21am
Muzishare X7 - Pop in Right Speaker when turned off? by escorial · 1,694 views	3	January 20, 2024 9:14pm

Earth (isolated) ground vs. wall outlet ground. by yesiam_a_pirate · 4,182 views	13	January 19, 2024 6:37pm
Room EQ Wizard, Audio Output by paullb · 1,756 views	6	January 18, 2024 12:08am
Analogue clipping from digital sources by antigrunge2 · 1,164 views	19	January 17, 2024 6:56pm
Hickok 750 Tube Tester US vs. European Settings by swampwalker · 1,039 views	4	January 14, 2024 1:11pm
clipping by marley119 · 1,007 views	12	January 10, 2024 1:05am
Weakest link in my system by tattooedtrackman · 4,258 views	60	January 1, 2024 3:54am
Very good AES presentation on inter connects and ground loops. by tvrgeek · 3,002 views	25	December 31, 2023 7:29pm
standby mode by velocityofhue · 1,120 views	4	December 31, 2023 6:29pm
Bad Disc Arcam DV29 by 51derrill · 6,162 views	5	December 30, 2023 8:26am
Isolation platforms by tattooedtrackman · 1,491 views	6	December 30, 2023 2:19am