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Tweeter Capacitor Upgrade (Coincident PREs)
Let me know if you want to buy Jupiter caps. I have different values than I would like to unload.    
Best bookshelf speakers
Sony ss-3ar I think the model is. Better than the Rogers.  The first sl I heard was nice but new they are $9k 
Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns
OK here is my 2 cents worth. If you want musicality then the Pass preamp is kind of not going to do what the CJ preamp will do, SS versus tube. BUT you are not asking for that much to begin with. Opening up the sound can be as easy as changing pre... 
What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker?
Change your source. 
Bright or Dim?
With the lights dimmed you get a much blacker background. 
Tweeter Capacitor Upgrade (Coincident PREs)
In my extensive use of capacitors in components meaning DAC, preamp and power amplifiers, but not in speakers, I find the best capacitors are V-Caps (Oil & Copper versions).  I find that the Jupiter copper caps have an emphasis in the mid-rang... 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
JL Audio makes a great sub.  In reality the sub rally changes the mid-range and not for adding bass.  You have to find the bass node in your room to find the best placement.  Audio Physic website has good information on setting up speakers. 
Have you had enough of Classic Rock?
Oh boy, some of you are starting to show your age now!  Classic Rock is great but the radio stations seem to play some songs to much and other not enough!Happy Classis Rock Listening you old farts! 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Thanks people!  My question is why are the cables cost more than some components.  I am not a newbie just was a question for pondering.  I actually build my own components (complete line will be out in 2019).  I also understand that a manufacturer... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Assuming this is all true, so now my question is why do some of these cords/cables cost so much?  Materials are not "that" expensive (copper wire for a six foot cable, silver wire, shielding, etc.)   
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Funny I am not sure if someone else posted this but here is what Shunyata is saying.  I am not saying my opinion either way here, just a cut and paste of what I found.  Hell I don't even know if anything that Shunyata says is accurate or true but ... 
Turntables
I've got my JC Penny turntable hooked up to the custom phono stage I built and it sounds amazing!  It has been a while since I played an LP or even had an LP set-up, probably over 25 years.  But me likes it now!Happy Listening.   
Difference between ESS Sabre Burr Brown Wolfson DACs
I still prefer R2R in a DAC over the chip.  Happy Listening. 
Audiogon’s transaction fees
My finders fee is $5.00 up to $100o list price and then it goes up from there! 
How do you know what a good speaker is?
Lots of stuff here.  From some of the comments I read above my post my two cents is that the speaker only passes the information that is sent to it.  For example what "you" may think is the best speaker might not sound as good in every system as s...