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From whence does Sound Stage come?
     The tests that I referenced are scientifically designed to eliminate all variables, as far as the source/recording.       If your system reproduces the effects, as recorded and announced/described prior to play; your system will reproduce wh... 
From whence does Sound Stage come?
     Without actually being in the room, with your system/media; it would be difficult (an understatement) to accurately diagnose your issue(s), but, whenever a question arises, regarding sound stage and imaging; I suggest the following tests, by ... 
What amp to pair with a Hafler DH-110 Preamp?
                                   Happy listening!  
Shout out to the Moderator(s)
Not sure how the moderators do it.                   Some members are up early and, "report" the crap.  
What amp to pair with a Hafler DH-110 Preamp?
          Another excellent option: https://www.hifishark.com/model/hafler-9505      If you don't need that much juice and can find one: https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=hafler+9303       I've been using a (personally modded) 9505 to power m... 
Tip for purchase new power cable
A much more apropos avatar, for the local, imaginary intelligence operative:                                            (SNORT of derision)  
Quick Question About Power Cables
     No one can tell you whether/how your system, room and/or ears will respond to some new addition.   There are simply too many variables.      LIKEWISE: no one can possibly know whether a new addition (ie: some kind of disc, cr... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
    Then too: the typical SS component's total internal wiring can be measured in scant inches (copper AWG or not/if any at all*) and thus: inconsequential.      The combined total, internal wiring of my PTP wired, Cary valve monoblocks = 16".  ... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
 Open any amp or speaker and tell me what kind of wires do they use to connect them with? Copper AWG                          The usual ignorance (willful, or otherwise).                                          A FIRST PAGE replay:         ... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
        Some (genuinely inquisitive regarding cables) may find it interesting that NASA ordered Big Silver Oval from Analysis Plus, for some of their LASER projects, because: they found it PERFORMED BETTER than other cabling.        That foreknow... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
No one has answered this easy question. Why is it that the worlds most expensive and accurate machine made by ASML does not use AC cables that are in any way like expensive audiophile cables? Why don’t audio test equipment, oscilloscopes or DNA... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
rodman99999 5,765 posts 05-27-2022 at 05:31pm  @hilde45 -      Back in March a thread about power cords and break/burn-in was started.      I hate to type, so: I'm going to copy/paste some of my speculations. ... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
@donavabdear -  Today vocalists routinely use Auto Tune or other programs to even make the singer bearable,          GEE!   In the STUDIO/during EDITING/on the RECORDING, changes can be made to the sounds/tracks being laid down?              ... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
@donavabdear -         #1-    I never said, "bad cables".     A, "bad" cable (in my lexicon) would be a cable that doesn't convey ANY signal.         'Crappy' would include the sort that come with most equipment, or: those that utilize dielectri... 
Why Do Cables Matter?
@donavabdear - "Ok, I didn’t communicate my point. I’ll try one more time and you don’t have to read my notes." "Listening- to what?"      APPARENTLY: you don't even bother to read the very first sentences of posts previous to yours. ie:   ...