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What are you tweaking this weekend?
I reconnected my HD CD-1 a couple weeks ago, as a transport, after maybe 2 years and it plays fine, but a couple days ago I noticed a scratching sound, so I took the cover off (a lot like a chinese puzzle). Directly on top, there’s a metal disc co... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Leonard Cohen Double CD, Disc 2  
Sony SACD Player SCD-XA5400ES; YAY or NAY?
You can find excellent condition used Oppo105s. A big plus is It has separate XLR outs (best sound), then go to eBay and get upgrade IEC,110/220 bypass jumper, and a Linear Power Supply for around $400: one company has step by step pictures. As a ... 
Amplifier for Cornwall IV
I think you will be shocked at the amazing Underwood HiFi LSA Voyager 350 GaN amp. And it's < $3000. I have using one with Emerald Physics 3.4 open baffle, very high efficiency speakers. It is incredibly clean, throws and enormous sound stage w... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Sade Live  
Recommendation for Digital Coax
Pangea It was recommended to me to get 1.5m, there is a model above this one, but I couldn't find the link. Call them ~ $160.00 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/recommendation-for-digital-coax    
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Janis Ian Breaking Silence  
Electrostatic headphone amplifier recommendation
this might be a great alternative https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-headphones  
Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music
2 major improvements that have left me scratching my head * I sold 2 SVS powered subs: purchased new 10+ years ago, never designed to compliment a hi-end system, but I thought I needed them as my room is ~ 21 x 35 x 12 (open beam ceiling) with lo... 
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Additions:   *Nobsound springs under everything, including my speakers * I reinstalled my Marantz HDCD-1 to replace using my Oppo 105 as a transport for red book CDs   Subtractions: (these 2 paid HUGE sonic dividends) * Removing Harbor Freig... 
Need help...next addition to my system
@erik_squires    100%  
Nobsound springs - load range
@noromance  richer tone from top to bottom, especially in the lower mids and bass   Also due to the added height of the dollys the sweet spot was too high, now where it was intended  
Voyagers Being Delivered. Comments Please
A week ago I sold my~ 10 yo SVS powered subs. While they added weight, they weren't high quality 2 channel subs. I didn't realize how much they set my sound back until they were gone, and I moved he speakers back ~ 2ft, now ~50" from the front wa... 
Thiel Owners
A week ago I sold my~ 10 yo SVS powered subs. While they added weight, they weren't high quality 2 channel subs. I didn't realize how much they set my sound back until they were gone, and I moved he speakers back ~ 2ft, now ~50" from the front wa... 
Stock Voyager GaN amp (350/600) Contrasted with my EVS1200 (600/1200)
A week ago I sold my~ 10 yo SVS powered subs. While they added weight, they weren't high quality 2 channel subs. I didn't realize how much they set my sound back until they were gone, and I moved he speakers back ~ 2ft, now ~50" from the front wal...