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  1. Robert

    Acoustic Drywall Sound Absorption vs. Transmission

    Hi, Any dry wall products or installation techniques to reduce sound reflections? I have a detached home, so sound transmission is not an issue. It would seem that the material in front and behind the drywall would have the greatest effect because of their thickness. But what about...
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    Audio Electrical Subpanel/Circuit Breakers - Isoclean Zero Ohm

    Hi, I am creating a new listening room, and would like to have a good foundation for power. I was looking at the Isoclean Zero-ohm 100 amp subpanel, and was wondering if anyone had experience or alternative products. I was not interested to install balanced power or a power generator. I...
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    Best Approach to Retubing

    Hi, I may have one or more faulty tubes in an 18 tube preamp. Do people isolate and replace the faulty tube, or do they generally retube the whole unit when 1 or more tubes start to go? Some, like the 5AR4s are very unlikely to be faulty. What I hear is a rustling/crackling sound that...
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    Are High-End Cables a Scam?

    I came across this link, exposing the insides of a high-priced, well-reviewed cable: http://www.shu-ks.com/zakki/lemoxlr.html I looked-up the price of the tinned copper wire from Belden. It is $1.57 a foot. Is this for real? Please tell me why this cable should sell for a few thousand...
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    The Sound of Gold

    I have been impressed with the sonic quality of gold in the signal path, and wanted to gather other opinions. Various metals have vary distinct sonic attributes, whether gold, silver, copper, brass, or platinum. While it is difficult to absolutely generalize due to cable building techniques...
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    Magnets in Audio: How Do They Work?

    I have become a staunch believer in the magical properties of magnets, in terms of modulating current. While this subject is sure to cause some skepticism and even dismissal, I am convinced that this is the missing link in many systems. I have large magnetic modules in my power conditioner...

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