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HomeGrown Audio Impressions
Hey, I just did a traditional AA one liner post. Don't know if I like it. I feel different, kind of light headed. Anyone interested in a one liner thread? 
HomeGrown Audio Impressions
Frank S: How did you go about shielding the IC? 
Single bi-wire or double bi-wire ?
I suspect that like almost everything, the results that you achieve with bi-wiring are system and taste dependent. I tried it with Castle Acoustic Isis speakers (already had the additional shotgun run after a failed bi-amp setup, so why not). Well... 
smoothing those sibilants...
Pinning or better yet holding your ears back and in reduces sibilance. No joke, try it. Hwy61 is also right on IMO. Having attempted a career as a professional musician I have heard a lot of SSSSS words in live performances that were due to both t... 
PSB speakers? Anyone have any opinions?
Thought I would add my two cents in regard that the PSB speakers would be good for HT. I recently (two weeks ago) auditioned the PSB Silveri and Goldi speakers and found them to be very good indeed in the price range for two channel listening. Not... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Hear Hear. 
Anyone ever opened MIT cables?
Most cables are overpriced IMO. They are also system and taste dependent. I use both Homegrown Super Silver and HT Truthlink IC's (switch them out). They sound entirely different and I like them both at certain times and for certain music. All cab... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
I just ordered the Mapleshade Double Helix Digital Cable. It is not a coaxial design. Since I have never used a digital cable before I thought that I would start with the unknown. I also enjoy talking with Pierre at Mapleshade who has freely share... 
The fallacy of ac treatment
Jeffrt: You may be able to locate him on the "All SS Amps Sound Alike" thread at that other site. 
Classe integrated or Musical Fidelity?
Sam: Hi-Fi Choice gave the A3 a so so review. They also did not try it with a variety of equipment. For example my X-A1 did not work well with Linn Tukans during a home demo but sings with the other speakers that I have thrown at it. I like Hi-Fi ... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Thanks Pops. David. 
"The Audio Critic" B.S. or what?
So much for "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast". Think I got it right this time. 
Classe integrated or Musical Fidelity?
Frmont: Have you auditioned the less expensive (and less powerful) Musical Fidelity A3? If so, what is your take between it and the A300 in regard to tonal characteristics? I have read that it is a bit drier, but this was just noted in a couple of... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Pops or anybody: Is the Illuminati D60 the same as the currently advertised Illumination D60? I have been watching this thread, but have nothing to add as I will be purchasing my "first" coaxial cable shortly to add a Bel Canto DAC to my system. I... 
MISSING THE POINT?
I was referring to "new to me" music above and most of what I pick up used is not popular music, other than the Cowboy Junkies and Henri Mancini (he's popular isn't he?). I would not be as successful (I think) picking up popular music used as I ha...