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What so special about Sonic Frontiers ?
Sorry, should have clarified; I am looking for input on the build or parts of SF or anything else that would help me figure out why, up to this point, it is the only amp that is super quiet and doesn't make any weird noises in my setup when poweri... 
Do you believe in Magic?
my last post in this futile discussion:- Rather than argue over some "what if concepts" - why don't anyone has yet to agree to a blinded study??Again - unless anyone, especially Geoff, wants to conduct well control study, let's just stop here. 
Do you believe in Magic?
since we are already in the magic and quantum realm:http://www.nathanmarciniak.com/elemental/ 
Do you believe in Magic?
no, I don't believe in magic. Bryon - if you want to really hear what is going on, just invite a friend over and ask him to blidfold you while you listen to the music and he "switches" the tweaks on and off.If you can't get it right at least 70% o... 
Best lines in a song
Well...guess depends what you mean by the "best".Nick Cave with his Murder Ballads takes a cake for some of most disturbing... Peter Hammill from the times with VDGG was most philosophical; Just the title of one of thier recording: "H to He who, A... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Oh..so many special moments;hearing that one track for the first time and then over and over again.... For me some of the most aching (sorry can't list only 3):1. Portishead - entire record Dummy2. Hooverponics - Sit Down and Listen...3. Mark Holl... 
Noise & Hum Rating
I think some of it depends on your level of tolerance.I also tried Cary but it was the 120s MKII and was getting irritating by the hum coming from the transformes and some low hum from speakers when music wasn't playing.All this wasn't even really... 
Are High End Audio Products Unreliable?
What bothers me most about many of the replies here is the acceptance of things as they are. I admit, I am one of those "consumer activists" who will call companies and bitch about their products if something doesn't work right.... When my friends... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1. 2008 Audi A62. most likely will get another Audi A6 or A83. I like Aston Martin or Maserati beautiful but not something that will get all the attention like Ferrari, which I am not looking for. 
Are High End Audio Products Unreliable?
From my experience - YES..and that hurts alot... after all, the "best sounding" amp is no better than a $400 receiver if you don't get to listen to music becasue it is broken again.I have had some pieces that worked flawlessly but also had my shar... 
Reliability of Cary Audio Products
Coming late here....just found this topic by doing a search as I think I might be somehow unlucky.I had one CDP from Cary that fail completely and after a few attempts at repairing it, they offered great deal on a better replacement unit so I took... 
NJ Audio Society?
Would like to join...or at least visit some of the meetings...new to the hobby but very excited to learn more.I am in Flemington area but frequent Norther NJ (Clifton)Thanks 
Power Conditioners Recommendations
How much would be a dedicated line? I realize it depends but aren't we talking like thousands?My entire audio system including all cables is about $4000. I've got to be reasonable....kind of like putting Z-rated racing tires on a Hyundai.Also...if... 
2 systems with 1 set of speakers - safe?
I forgot to add that I would still keep the bridge between LF and HF posts on the speakers....Really the idea seemed good to me; instead of connecting and disconnecting speaker cables for each amp every few days - I just keep them both connected.A... 
STANDBY on tube amps - what's your practice
Great replies - thank you.there still seem to be some significant differences.Keeping an amp in stadby most of the time (even days on) is surely not what I was thinking of doing...My thinking was that even in stadby - there is some Voltage and thu...