kennyc

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How competitive are you with your system?
My take is that I think it’s almost impossible not to wonder how your system compares to others’.  I believe it’s human nature.  Generally speaking, as a principle I avoid comparing to others like the plague.   When one compares, the creative m... 
Luxman 509z or Aesthetix Mimas
Although both are great amps, I’d go with the Aesthetix because their both their DAC and phono cards sonically punch way above their price points so it is a better buy.  
Best way to spend my money
@lewm is correct- unbalanced long runs picks up more noise, so it’s best to run balanced which greatly helps reduce/cancel such noise.    
Best way to spend my money
+1 @gano - maybe a hummingbird ultrasonic record cleaning machine  
Ultrasonic cleaning before and after
For dirty vinyl, best to pre-clean before using UC.  A few reported cleaning after UC also had sonic improvements- I’m resisting buying another washer box like VPI  
Why not the piano as a reference for bass
Piano bass limited in bass energy and duration and thus limited to be used in evaluation.  However, if piano bass is individually important, no reason for that particular person to not target piano bass excellence. Also, bass preferences can diff... 
system upgrade
….LSA Sig20 speakers.I would like to upgrade my speakers.  Normally, an easy upgrade path might be sticking with same brand and moving up their models as brand Sonics (house sound) are often consistent. But changing brands the Sonics character ... 
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
+1 @jl35  It is much easier and lower cost to get high quality Sonics from analog than from digital.  When one has both, many struggle to lift their digital Sonics to be “subjectively” as enjoyable as their analog chain. I struggled looking for ... 
Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND
I just wish ONE of these cable makers would have the balls to explain the engineering and scientific methodology they used to design their cables!! @boostedis -your wish:  Iconoclast Cables design and technical papers … when companies can’t e... 
Best RCA Digicable
+1 Snake River  
Audience Front Row vs Cardas Clear
@chuck - your inquiry looks off topic from the OP’s inquiry.  Maybe start a new thread?  
How good is the crossover in your loudspeakers?
I find myself on the fence regarding modifying crossovers. One on hand, I purchased them for their sonic character so I’m resistant to change.   On the other hand, I’m open to changes of certain speaker crossovers like Magnepan and Klipsch - mayb... 
Have some fun with bookshelf monitors!!
….to sit on a bookshelf @twhitezzz - so it it correct in assuming that the speakers backs are close to the back wall or on a lower shelf, both limiting rear ported speakers?  
What is your audio axiom?
“It’s both worth it and not worth it.” “It’s worth it” - what audiophiles tell themselves when purchasing a component  “it’s not worth it” - how audiophiles view many/most above budget components ….now, what about your spouse? 😉  
What is your audio axiom?
Listen for yourself