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Tact Pre Amps
I've had a fully loaded RCS 2.0 for over six years. It really cleans up a lot of room problems. There are nine presets so I can create nine different corrections (though I really use only one). The difference between hearing your room with all the... 
Belden vs Canare
I had Rf in the signal path and Canare solved the problem. 
Ceiling treatment question
Thanks to everyone for the ideas. The ground cover idea is intriguing. The gears are turning. Keep the ideas flowing. Anyone else have some good ideas for materials to use as decorative ceiling treatments? I don't want to install drywall. Are ther... 
Tac T owner opinons
I've had my 2.0 with all a/d and d/a options since 2000. After reading the manual (printable off the software and not included in paper form with the unit) I found the unit easy to use for room EQ. Insert software, connect computer to RCS 2.0, con... 
Which pre-amp?
How about an Ayre K-5X? It has two sets of balanced inputs. I have one for sale on Audiogon.Rayd 
Canare 4S11 Star Quad cables for speaker
It works!! I live in a high RF area and using this cable eliminates the RF. I use Canare interconnects as well and I am very happy. 
RIP RL Burnside
Heard the CBS radio report of RL's death. He was referred to,three times, as RJ Burnside. I almost drove off the road. 
Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy?
Ayre V5X on top, Levinson 332 on bottom of biamped system. Goosebumps and chills and sweet music.... 
Ayre V-3 vs V-5 or even V-1
For three years I had a V3 with upgrades (Ayre conditioning, etc.) and then heard the V5X. I bought one. It has more power and is smoother, cleaner and the bass moved me more. My speakers are Maggie 3.5. 
Radio interference on my phono stage
I've responded to interference questions before and this is no different. I think I have a solution for you: I live less than one mile from a strong AM tower. I could hear the station through my system. I replaced my interconnects and speaker cabl... 
Help me with a major amp upgrade...
I second the vote for the Ayre V5X. Music, music and more music. 
Hanging Speakers from the Ceiling... Macrame???
I did this once using thick rope. One of the speakers slipped out of the rope and crashed to the floor, missing my daughter's head by about a foot. My wife freaked. The other speaker was floor standing that night. Scary. Make sure you secure the s... 
What's the frequency Kenneth?
Dave, I had a problem with RF in my system. I live close to a few high powered AM stations. I replaced ALL my Cardas cables with Canare. Problem solved and the sound is great!Rayd 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
Titanium Schwinn Paramount road bike with full Dura Ace and Mavic Helium wheels. I ride, I listen, I smile. 
Rock Music: 1951-1976 vs. 1977-2003
Interesting post, onhwy61. Trying to decide which era produced the "best music" is tough. I can pick certain groups like Rare Earth, Yes, Little Feat and even the Monkeys and find gems of musicality from the 1951-1976 years. After 1977 I can again...