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    Quantum mechanics proved as always

    My system is not based on any engineers lower math. It is science based. Every component has been chosen for speed, short circuitry, and simplicity. No speaker is faster at instant dynamic impulse than the Apogee Scintilla over 20 hz to 20 khz. 47 LAB Transport is leagues better than any...
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    New review of the H2O stereo amp and the H2O Fire preamp

    Please read this review of the H2O amp and preamp at 6 mooons. My set up is more advanced, but the reviewer's system is darn good enough to bring out a lot of the strengths of H2O.:D:D Below is a teaser of what to expect. "The result was a presentation where detail and dynamics didn’t stand...
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    As per DonH50 Why is thin better of audio cables in my ICE system?

    At Don's private idea mill, he said most commercial cables handle skin effect very well. I confess, I don't know the real deal about how cable configuration handle skin effect. I only know that for darn sure, the cable cross section has a lot more to do with it's ultimate performance, than any...
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    92 dB Cat purr?????? no... not Christmas cats on full go. A real cat.

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hottopics/detail?entry_id=8363
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    Your favorite Christmas music

    I will start out. These titles are not in any particular order. 1) Straight No Chaser "Holiday Spirits" - This is an excellently produced CD. It is expertly sung by an all men's choir, and fun too. 2) Ceilidh "A Thistle & Shamrock Christmas" - A refreshingly different Celtic...
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    Best Christmas tree lights

    Here is the answer: http://www.target.com/mdp/B003BILA9I/ref=sr_qi_1_14?sr=1-26&qid=1291418523&asin=B003BILA9I These are smooth transparent C9 LED lights with a single light emitter. They look like the C9 incandescant bulbs but are cold to the touch, will not break, and are easy to string...
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    New Apgogee forum started by Richard Murry

    http://www.apogeespeakersusa.com/phpbb3/ I was led astray. This is NOT a site by Rich Murry. It is his domain. I don't know the fellow who started it. But. for me, a free thought site is better than a house product site any day.
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    Thanksgiving Coming - Your Recipes Please

    This is the way we have been cooking turkey for 24 years. It is a 3 day orange juice brine turkey. The largest that we managed was a 21 lb. broad breasted turkey. If you want a big turkey, and you are going to use a Weber kettle, it will have to be broad breasted. We have changed to a smaller...
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    Tweaking Your Amp?

    I did. Originally, the four really big blue ELCO caps of the power supply had one Theta bypass cap. By replacing that one Theta with four Sonicap Platinum caps proved to be the kiss of perfection. Has anyone here successfully tweaked their amp? As and example, I know that Audio Note amps are...
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    Best Projector Under $3000

    I looked over the threads talking about ultra expensive projectors. They all have me scratching my head. One over $10k beautiful hunk of plastic offered no lateral adjustment. Holy mackerel! I went to an FX showroom opening in a building made famous here by Keith Yates. There was a blacked out...
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    Looking for thoughtful recording company - no HD

    Reference Recordings have run off with a new lover, HD. My system cannot read HD, and that is alright with me. I am interested in exquisite recordings. Chesky I know about. Even so, if any of you have certain CDs made by Chesky please note them here. I would like to know if there are other...
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    The 2 philosophies in DAC design, hands off and hands on. Which is better?

    There are two main camps in the digital audio converter manufacturing. 1) The philosophy where audio gremlins are chased with correcting chips, and chips to correct the correcting. 2) The philosophy where the designer simplifies his circuit leaving the signal intact as much as possible...
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    47 labs anyone heard their ware?

    I am searching for a new transport.
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    H2O Fire preamp review by Aljordan with his permission

    Below is a product review by Aljordan that is every bit as good as what any professional can write IMHO. There were some followup posts concurring with the review by other listeners. That is why, besides posting the body of the review, I also furnish the URL so that those after review comments...
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    $200 ml value placed on garage sale find

    It is a box of Ansel Adams negatives. His Grandson says no, but I truly believe they are. The thing is, I don't think they are worth THAT much. I have looked at them, and they are certainly old large format photos. There is a signed slip by Mrs. Adams identifying the negatives. The thing is...
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    Why vinyl and NOS sound better to me

    Why do non oversampling DAC's sound like records, only bettered by the best NOS players? To me it is obvious why. The music signal need only be interpreted the first go around. A neighbor of mine has an all Audio Note digital SET system costing some $150k He also had a very fine turntable. On a...
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    Russian watch steal of the century........ gone

    Some 10 years ago, Puljot decided to push into outside the old Soviet marketplace. They took their antiquated chronograph, and added everything they thought would make it sellable. I bought a Buran for $240. It sported a gold case, sapphire crystal, moon phase, and a really nice leather strap. I...
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    Who is happy with Class D amps?

    I have found a way to make mine sound super sublime by thinking outside the box.
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    Sacramento with Apogee Scintilla and class D amps

    We live in a century old house in Midtown. I am married to a marvelous woman. Our three children have grown up, two are in New York. Work-wise, I am sidelined with a spinal operation. My system consists of Apogee Scintillas powered by H2O monos and the Fire preamp. My source is a greatly...

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