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    What unknown ( to you) artist’s music just blew you away

    Many moons ago an acquaintance had a pair of tickets he wouldn't be able to use. Fourth row, dead center at the Boston Garden. The group was Pink Floyd. I had heard of them but had never heard their music. I bought the tickets because he was so bummed he couldn't attend. Wife and I went the next...
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    Lamm LL2.1 recommended replacement tubes

    BIG FAN of the Amperex 6922, 1965 “USN”, White Label, Gold Pins. Use these in the output of my ModWright modded Pioneer SACD Player with great results! I'm a big fan of NOS Amperex tubes from the 50s & 60s. Not cheap unfortunately.......
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    To the cadavers: Kidney stones

    If any of you have the misfortune of getting an attack, INSIST on the use of Morphine! NOTHING else works!!!
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    To the cadavers: Kidney stones

    On the way to the emergency room, I was crying like a baby. Thank God for Morphine!
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    To the cadavers: Kidney stones

    Had four kidney stone attacks in my lifetime (the first, by far, the worst). They were the uric acid type. Four years ago, a 3/4" stone was discovered during an X-ray. I was about to receive a serious operation to remove it when my doctor suggested I try a long shot. I started taking Potassium...
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    The fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cable

    You are in a distinct minority... But system compatibility is everything!
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    The fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cable

    A new double review: http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/silversmith-audio-fidelium-speaker-cable-by-mike-wright/ Not surprisingly, they LOVED them! Greg Weaver has awarded the Fidelium as the Cable of the Decade: Try it, you'll buy it!
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    Telefunken NOS 6922 tubes are they worth the Money?

    Very keen on the Amperex 6922, 1965 “USN”, White Label, Gold Pins. Use these on the outputs of my ModWright Modded Pioneer CD Player. Also use the Amperex 7119, D Getter, Pinched Waist (Late 1950s) in my PreAmp. They produce a vivid, somewhat SS sound profile. I totally recommend Andy Bouwman...
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    When does your system hit it's "sweet spot" after turn-on?

    I leave my ModWright KWA-100SE Amp on 24/7. My tube CD Player, Tube PreAmp and powered Subs are turned on/off daily. It takes a couple of hours to reach "cruisin' temperature" with resulting optimum sound.
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    iFi audio DC Blocker - The Official Thread

    Is the circuit in series with the power lines? Does this limit current in any way?
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    A Superior / Musical Bass: Does it exist? If so, is it free? How do we recognize it? How do we achieve it?

    One of the main problems is that very few recording engrs have a clue on recording bass instruments. Either it's too softly recorded or the bass overpowers the microphones giving soft, fuzzy, bloated, distorted, tubby bass. Or it's recorded clean but too loud in relation to the other instruments.
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    Small Room Audio System Considerations

    tmallin, Excellent write up! I have a 13'x13'x8' room. Bad ratio dimensions for sure. I own Hales Signature Two Speakers which LOVE a dead room. My floor is concrete with a thick pad and rug over it. I use three subwoofers. Like you, I utilize near field listening with my speakers and chair well...
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    the temptations

    Saw the Temps circa 1970 with Little Richard as the opening act. LOVED the Temps, but Little Richard was absolutely sensational and a tough act to follow....
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    The fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cable

    Why not call him directly? He's more than willing to talk to his customers....
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    Who Remembers-Chuck Jackson?

    His best album was "Chuck Jackson Arrives". Great Voice!
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    Difference in violins

    That's some rich girlfriend you have there!
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    First Covid 19 vaccine recipient

    I'd feel sorry for you except for the fact I live in CA....
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    First Covid 19 vaccine recipient

    I regard Ascorbic Acid as an essential nutrient that greatly enhances one's immune system. So much more than a vitamin to just prevent Scurvy! We cannot produce our own Vitamin C within our bodies (most animals can). When an animal gets sick, their bodies produce a prodigious amount of Vitamin C...
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    First Covid 19 vaccine recipient

    I pretty much eat what I want. I do consume red wine 4-5 times a week. I used to be an exercise fanatic, to the point I WOULD get colds occasionally from over-training. Nowadays I just walk and do yardwork. I would say my parents got their share of colds and Flu. They lived into their late 80s...
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    Five favorite tweaks

    My tweaks are a lot cheaper and more mechanically inclined. 1) A rigid, rock solid rack system (I use Mapleshade Samsons) 2) Mass loading on the top of each component. (20-40 lbs of lead) 3) Vibration control internally and externally using Noico car damping sheets. 4) Judicious use of...
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    First Covid 19 vaccine recipient

    I don't believe I will take the vaccine. (may change my mind after more research) I am 70 yrs old and haven't had a flu shot in over 50 yrs. During that time I have not had symptoms of the flu or any virus. I've had about a dozen colds during that time period. All my life I've been taking...
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    Leading Edge/Percussive Bass: Subwoofer Setup: Reference Tracks etc.

    That was an interesting tidbit....
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    Leading Edge/Percussive Bass: Subwoofer Setup: Reference Tracks etc.

    I had never noticed this since my system has always rendered it well. The bass and drums are separate and one does not cover up the other. Guess I pass...... I can see that an unbalanced system would have problems with this passage.
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    Leading Edge/Percussive Bass: Subwoofer Setup: Reference Tracks etc.

    Yes, the center sub receives summed signals. That would be an option, but I like the bass integration and balance my current set up provides. Frankly, I'm amazed it works so well in my 13' X 13' X 8' listening room.
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    Leading Edge/Percussive Bass: Subwoofer Setup: Reference Tracks etc.

    First of all, a recommendation: Stanley Clarke - Journey to Love The set up I employ works quite nicely for me. Two Genesis Servo 12s Subs in a stereo configuration (both placed outside of my Hales Signature Twos on the same plane) They cover the 30-50 Hz range. One Revel B15 Sub centrally...
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    Internal chassis damping?

    I have never been able to overdamp a chassis. Also load 25-50 lbs of lead and brass on top. See this discussion: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/component-mass-loading-and-dampening.31365/
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    The fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cable

    A tweak that improved the sound: The Enacom Noise Filter (speaker type). Placed across the speaker terminals (across the tweeter terminals if you bi-wire), I heard an improvement in the critical Upper Midrange/ Lower Treble response. Sweeter, but with added clarity. Note: Do not attach this...
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    The fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cable

    One man's opinion. My ears tell me all I need to know....
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    Three diff CD Cleaners - To bring out Magic from silver discs

    Another vote for the Auric Illuminator kit. Used this for many moons....
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    The fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cable

    QuadDiff, Sorry (and surprised) that the Fideliums didn't work out for you. My take is totally opposite from yours. System synergy is a fascinating thing.....

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