jc4659

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More Bass
You probably already did this but make sure the speakers are not wired out of phase.  After that it's likely your room / speaker positioning.   
Is Magnepan still in business ?
Don't forget they had a really bad snow storm this week. There could have been a power outage or the business could have been unexpectedly closed for a day or two.  Try contacting them again during their business hours (central time).  
Fatal error
LOL. Everything is copacetic on my end but thanks for your concern!  
Fatal error
Let us know if you inadvertently gain access to the Epstein island visitor list. That would explain a prolonged absence from the forums. 😉  
"High end" store snobbery
+1 @celtic66   
My analog journey - time for a new phono stage or?
OP- While the Ayre K-5xe is a great preamp (I used to own the K-5xeMP), the K-1xe is much better- more 3 dimensional images that are more clearly defined, and better frequency extension among other attributes.  I have not heard the most recent 5 s... 
Preamp Recommendations For the Parasound JC 5 Amp
I would have contacted Pass Labs about the "wobbly" XLR connection on the 250.8.  I bet they would have serviced it for peanuts.  
I want more bass…
The first place I would start is repositioning your speakers. Even before you do that you can try reversing the phase at the speakers by switching +/- cable connections. If the bass is "better" then it's not the speakers themselves but rather thei... 
Jeff Beck - passes away
Unbelievable. Incredible talent. I really did not expect this news. I heard he died from meningitis. RIP Jeff Beck.  
Isolation transformers output voltage higher than wall
@carlsbad I always listen to music with which I am very familiar and if I sense the sound quality is compromised in any way then I won't use them.  
Isolation transformers output voltage higher than wall
It's a small compact plug-in meter with a display. My wall voltage does not drift much. It typically is 121-122 volts.  
Isolation transformers output voltage higher than wall
Thank you both as the information is helpful. @erik_squires Does it make sense to place an isolation transformer between the AC receptacle and a Furman Pst-8 which has all my digital gear plugged into it?  Secondly, should digital that use LPS st... 
Any still using the Dahlquist DQ-10 speakers?
In the 80's driven by Rowland electronics, the best reproduction of piano I ever heard! Period.  
Gurf Morlix
@stuartk I checked out that YT video you mentioned and was intrigued by another live one of Lucinda Williams and Willie Nelson doing "Overtime" and was quite moved by it. Thanks!.  
Has anyone listened to or auditioned Verity's new Arindale speaker ?
@garebear Congratulations! A great way to start the new year!  Let us know how you like them and with your associated equipment.