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| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? Sure they do....my cables are clearly marked on the manufacture's packaging. My interconnect clearly state 1.0m and my speaker cables are 2.5m. You gotta look closer. | |
| Herron M1A to M2? Call Keith, he will give you an honest opinion | |
| marble or granite slab under floorstanders? Google “granite surface plates” which are typically sold at machine shops and are dirt cheap compared to other retailers or kitchen counter shops. | |
| Where has been your most effective placement for an aftermarket fuse? Where has been your most effective placement for an aftermarket fuse?Back in the packaging and returned to the dealer for refund | |
| Is Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) sexist? "WAF" is a well know international scale that defines the relationship between form and function. If an audio component functions at a high level and look really good in the home decor, it is deemed to have a high WAF. Most males who purchase aud... | |
| Klipsch Service, is like calling the Federal Government.....What a joke You’ve had similar problems with Audio Research, Atma-Sphere, VPI, Sonic Craft, Psvane and other reputable manufactures. I see a pattern, just saying. Don't forget that little thing called COVID-19 which has many manufactures having reduced staff... | |
| How do you all ensure correct polarity with aftermarket cables? Every piece of equipment I’ve ever used has these clearly demarcated terminals on both ends, with separate colors to make sure you get it right, how could it be that it doesn’t matter! Terminals are clearly marked for polarity for the sole purp... | |
| How do you all ensure correct polarity with aftermarket cables? As long as the L+R are wired the same, polarity does not matter since there is no recording standard for polarity when it comes to mastering the source material. | |
| ...do great speakers increase in value over time in the vintage market? I amend the above! Just now remembered my Rogers LS3/5A's cost new $450 in 1976. Now sell used for $1200 - $1600! And worth it! I paid $960 for my pair 3 years ago. $450 in 1976 is approximately $2,050 in today's 2020 dollars. | |
| Why cuts into vinyl covers? The hole or corner cut was to denote a not for sale promo copy. | |
| Merlin Battery Bam Since you already own the BAM, why not just go with what sounds the best in your system??? | |
| phono/preamp analog front end The Herron VTPH2A is in your price range. It sounds great, and I always hoped it was competently designed but never knew for sure until now- no loading switches!The Herron uses external loading plugs, although the designer feels it sounds best unl... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes Is everyone ordering their 1578 from the same eBay seller? Seems to be a lot of poor quality and noisy tubes being sold? Some Ukraine and Russian sellers have been known for selling QC rejects. | |
| Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles? 99% of all Porsche owners will never mechanically touch their cars. | |
| Mark Levinson Owners - Camac Connector Info Isn’t the Camac used only in the inputs of the 20.5???? The 20.5 uses a normal 5-way binding post for a speaker connection. |