tholt

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Audio Art IC-3 vs. Speltz Anti-IC
Probably not a bad way to go to see if you hear a difference. Best to try one thing at a time. 
Advice on interconnect choice
@ Ton1313 - how are you running Mission cables a year ahead of schedule? My understanding was that they were just released today. 
speakers close to the back wall ?
Agree with above - try stuffing the ports with socks and see what you think. Another very cheap plug is foam pipe insulation available in different diameter sizes from a hardware store. It can be tailored to still leave a small hole for air to esc... 
Speaker footers – Ugh
I'm tempted to try some of the Boston Audio TuneBlock S feet underneath my speaker spikes. 
Music vs. Components
After tweaking my stereo and room all day today and last night, I've come to discover that 'listening to just the music" is achieved only after all components and listening room are complementing each other in such a synergistic way that they don'... 
The Hub: California Audio Show
The Kronzilla amps in the Consensus room were sweet. 100 wpc SET, for a cool $32k a pair. The tubes were these big foot-tall things that cost a cool $2k a pair...I thought that room was one of the best sounding of the show.I'll give the nod to the... 
New Tom Petty
At first I didn't get it. I thought the songs were too simple and a bit predictable, and I wasn't prepared for their style or a lot of the country influences. But the more I listened (and later with the aid of a certain, ahem, mood affecting plant... 
Are you a Verificationist about audio?
Just waiting for this thread to start heating up with Machina Dynamica references. Perhaps also links to that H-Cat thread? 
Audiophile Addiction
I was hoping it was that. But you did walk into it. I sincerely wish you and I the best of luck. 
CDP choices-Looking for advice
07-22-10: ClmojoI appreciate everyone's repsonse, but not only am I more confused with all the choices, I'm worried about my grammer.Clmojo (Threads | Answers | This Thread)don't take this personally -- 'repsonse' is spelled 'response,', 'grammer'... 
CDP choices-Looking for advice
BTW, my compliments on the fact that you correctly asked for the noun "advice." My observation has been that about 90% or more of posts asking for advice incorrectly ask for the verb "advise."Best comment I've read in a while 
Audiophile Addiction
Ciao,Ciao,Audioquest4lifeDo you really believe in Audioquest that much? 
Audiophile Addiction
A "satisfying sound" is all I hope to achieveOne person's satisfaction is another person's drivel. Indeed, I think it's finding a level of comfort within compromise 
Audiophile Addiction
If you can't listen to music and are at the mercy of upgraditis to the point of having to sell off the system to be free of it, you are in way too deep. That's like going cold turkey from a nicotine addiction - pretty severe IMO.@Hooper -- how did... 
Music vs. Components
@ Mrtennis - I believe I understand the point(s) you're trying to make. However, my interpretation of the OP's question is that it was narrower than your broadened scope that includes physiological/mental changes based on the act of listening. My ...