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Seeing sounds and music.....
@mahgister I have never been exposed to ideas put forth by you and others. So I thanks you for making me aware of these things, even though I have never had such thingsFor me, music has filled many needs over my lifetime. It has been a life long f... 
The return of the DIYer
+1 @ mrklas We indeed do live in a world of specialization. And this specialization has brought about a society which has knowledge of one small piece of the pie. Yet fewer than ever understand what the whole pie is supposed to taste likeI’m with... 
What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >>
Watkins Gen 4. 30 day return. designed and sold by the same Watkins who patented the dual drive woofer for Infinity among other patents. Sound great. Golden ear award 3-4 yrs running. $2500 pair 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
Growing up in the lower eastern shore of MD (Del-Mar-Va Peninsula) was somewhat isolated, especially for R&R music in the 50's & 60's. Any radio station which changed its genre to R&R usually lasted no more than 6 mos. if that. yes, we... 
Has Anyone Here Tried The SVS Soundpath Feet On A Rel Sub?
Thanks guys. FWIW, my system sounds fabulous. But I've learned that through the tweaks I have made that it can sound even more fabulous. Thus my question? That said, ....@b_limo & @ dadork    Thanks for the recommendation. Though it does seem... 
That Other Audiophile Website
The OP has started another thread about the same topic. Trolling? 
Value of adding Vandersteen Sub 3's with M5-HP high pass filters to Treo CTs?
I see no mention of a phono preamp. A good phono preamp is as important as the TT itself. 
Has Anyone Here Tried The SVS Soundpath Feet On A Rel Sub?
You are right @ millercarbon. My mistake. It couples it to the floor which is what Rel wants to happen. I knew Rel’s had a different approach. I just didn’t know how big the difference is. This may be the reason for poor reviews by some. I suspect... 
Budget High Current Power Cords
@twoleftears  I tend to believe it more along the marketing lines than what is actually necessary. IE, used commercial / industrial  circular saws when I was in business (Builder/contractor/carpenter I used 12ga electrical cable to run my saws whi... 
Can You Hear Me Now
@ teo_audio I always enjoy observation of what makes us tick;  cause & effect if you will. So thanks for the post. I wish I could type that fast. I'd have to have started when I woke up this morning to type all that. Self taught with big fing... 
Is there a good indoor FM antenna?
I live in a single family home with an attic. Some yrs back I put an antenna in the attic. I hung it (antenna mast)  from the ridge beam/pole. IOW upside down. Worked well. Still does  
Need Help On Amp Selection
+1 @ghdprentice  
A Newcomer to Digital Looking to Upgrade My Dac, Tubes? Ideas?
Why pay more?Because good  quality is important to obtaining good sound. But it usually costs more. 
best way to charge batteries without getting noise
If your charger is making noise, then you need a new charger (-: 
Aren’t the two main transducers, speakers and cartridge, the most important?
Nope. Two ends of the same chain. Ones important IMO of many. I'm torn and don''t think it is black & white. In the opinion of most of the yesteryear that I learned from, the cartridge is the least of importance in the vinyl chain. I believe s...