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Does High End In Wall Speaker Wire Exist?
Analsys Plus and JPS Labs makes speaker wires for just that application. 
Applying Dynamat to electronics
I've found that Dynamat improves the sound of electronics and speaker cabinets. I used the non-Extreme version and found that sometimes it loosens and can interfere with moving parts such as CD transports.In one case I had to return a CDP to the m... 
Silverline Minuet "Supreme"
I heard it at RMAF in October and was blown away and the quantity and quality of sound from such a small enclosure. 
Are All Mullards Created Equal?
The Mullard, or Wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos[1]), probably the best-known and most recognizable of all ducks, is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and sub-tropical Americas, Europe, Asia, New Zealand (where it is currently the... 
Your homemade tweaks?
Thanks for the detailed information on finding and installing the antistatic foam. 
Your homemade tweaks?
1 1/4" copper couplings over the male, and female ends of upper end power cords - the only areas of most cords not shielded, Seems to reduce line noise and the system is quieter. Lining my speaker cabinets with Dynamat (from auto parts stores) sig... 
How to clean and polish MC275?
Windex works on mine. 
Do you listen alone or with guest s
I usually listen with my wife who appreciates good music. For me, it adds an extra dimension to my enjoyment knowing that someone I care deeply about is experiencing the same thrill and sensual involvement that well reproduced music can bring. 
Isolation for Rega Apollo / Saturn?
Herbies Tall Tenderfeet are remarkably effective; although they look like nothing exceptional their performance is.A 90-day money back guarantee gives sufficient time to ecvaluate them 
High resolution Copper IC with PRAT like AntiCable
Consider the JPS Labs cables - an alloy of copper and aluminum. I know, the first thing that comes to mind with aluminum is 1970s storm doors and houses burning down from faulty aluminum wiring.But I've gone through many copper and silver cables a... 
Have Mac mc 60 - need Mac premap - suggestions??
You didn't list a price limit. Look into the C2200 preamp; an outstanding pre. Only available in the used market and there are a few available on A'Gon. 
Favorite Christmas Music and Movie 2010
Movie: A Christmas Story (1983)Music: Elvis' first Christmas Abbum 
The "great" sound of reel to reel explained
Excellent post Atmasphere. Thanks. 
hardwood floors, area rugs, and spiked feet
Herbies Audio Labs' cone/spike decoupling gliders are designed specifically for this application. I used them on my carpet and will as well on my own recently installed hardwood floors' once the poly finish cures in a few days.In addition to prote... 
Have you tried matching a stereo to your hearing?
There was a study a few years back in a Japanese journal of physiology that documented that although the accepted upper limit for human hearing is 20KHz (although most of us come no where near hearing that high up), the human brain actually respon...