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Why would anyone want to listen to a harpsichord?
I believe that it was Johann Sebastian himself who maintained that the harpsichord was: “a terrible, rickety, monotonous, headache-inducing instrument!” It was the reason that he travelled for three days to hear one of the first-built forte-pianos... 
Times Must Be Good
Every time I've called the Pass Labs folks on the phone, not only do they answer on first or second ring but also are extremely polite and accomodating of my concerns.I am currently a very satisfied owner of three “big ticket” items from Pass.A cl... 
Asymmetrically?
If the main speakers (with their own subwoofers) are placed symmetrically why should the external subs be positioned asymmetrically?I own two subs, each is positioned directly behind the corresponding front main speaker and (if properly dialed-in)... 
RIP Ray Charles
Amen, brother Ray.You made a difference. 
The Great Cryo'd Outlet Test
My wife likes the Saks outlet store in Philadelphia. She buys, I cryo.(Chuck, Chuck, oh Chuck!) 
No one cares this is the anniversary?
Amen. 
Good Quality Distilled Water???
Folks, does the RRL deep cleaner work with a Nitty Gritty (fluid injected) cleaner? If so, how?Thank you for the consideration. 
The Great Cryo'd Outlet Test
Yea, Chuck, we need that gong here and now, babe! 
The Great Cryo'd Outlet Test
Oh, good heavens, Hdm and Stehno, with all due respect, it's just a bloody outlet test not an issue of national security!Well? 
Anyone heard of Powervar conditioners?
Blueswan, thanks for the tip. I'll do some critical listening this weekend. You are not the only one that has had this criticism.Much appreciated. 
return of the king
Oh!THAT...“Return of the King.”For Christmas release, no less.But surely, Mr. Lee has to be included this time. It would be an outrage if he, a consummate, distinguished thespian of undeniable class and pedigree were to be denied participation in ... 
Anyone heard of Powervar conditioners?
Blueswan, how did you test for the audio compression? Or was it just by A-B listening comparisons?I've tried a bit of listening comparisons (with and without Powervar,) although I only have my transport, DAC, Pre, and phono-pre on it, and didn't n... 
Anyone heard of Powervar conditioners?
I bought one from him and like it very much. He is very trustworthy and the unit was practically new.I have never been tempted to try anything fancier or more expensive since this unit performs all it promised to do. Totally silent operation and n... 
What kind of music did you/will you get married to
“Dead Man Walking”...by Chopin. 
CD Burning: What Route Should I Go?
I have burned CDs using a computer burner with my G4 Mac. The burner is an external EZ Quest 48X. This uses the regular CDR media. I also use a HK CDR2 (uses only CDR “music” media) connected through my Enkianthus DAC and being fed by my transport...