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Which Component Needs to be Upgraded First
My power seems clean with the EP-2050. I cannot say I had an "A-Ha!" moment after it was installed, but I'm comfortable knowing there's real science and engineering behind the product, and that it's protecting and filtering the power throughout my... 
Technics SL1200 Footer thread size?
Thanks for checking on that.I'll contact Dan. 
What should be under my speakers?
I installed Sistrum SP-101 stands under my Silverline Sonata III speakers, and my wife, who has demonstrated her keen hearing over and over again, stated she did not hear a difference.I still have them installed, but in my system the effects of th... 
Technics SL1200 Footer thread size?
I have no interest in Parts Express, Dayton or Adona cones...especially those with the adjustable tips at the end of the cones. These brass footers do not drain vibration as effectively as solid AudioPoints or Mapleshade footers. I've owned the Ad... 
Modded CD Player or Stock CD Player?
Leatherneck1812 has summed it up concisely and on the mark. 
Best DAC for PC audio direct to amp
Here's what I'd suggest, and it's an "out-of-the-box" suggestion.Look for a used APL Denon 3910 with digital input option (coax), and the H Attenuator option. Almost all of the later APL players had these options. The H Attenuator (or hybrid atten... 
Technics SL1200 Footer thread size?
Not sure if I'm going to replace the Technics' feet, but I was considering brass footers from Starsound Technologies (Audiopoints), or the Isonoe feet.I recently installed a sandbox under the Technics (designed by Thom Mackris of Galibier Design, ... 
Dodd Preamp Question
The Mullards I generally use are early to mid 60s Blackburn factory production. "O" getter. They have a more controlled and balanced sound with less grain than the tubes produced in the Mitcham plant, IMO. 
Technics SL1200 Footer thread size?
The reason I asked about M6 vs. 6mm is that sometimes the distance between threads is different even though the diameter of a bolt is 6mm. 
binding post break in
Could be you're adapting to the new sound. 
Please suggest good balanced Preamp
The Atma-Sphere preamps utilize a lot of tubes. When you detect a bad tube, tracking it one down is reasonably time consuming.I owned an MP-1 preamp, and as great as it sounded, the tube maintenance involved was clearly going to be an issue for me... 
Swap my klipsch heresy's for Ohm walsh 2
01-30-09: RbakerNo offenseto klipsch lovers but I just got tired of their sound.So, after all the responses, you state that you were tired of the Klipsch sound?This all seems like it was an unnecessary exercise, as your decision appears to have be... 
Technics SL1200 Footer thread size?
Is M6 the same as 6mm? 
Which Component Needs to be Upgraded First
Environmental Potentials EP-2050. 
Local dealer cuts store in half says audio is dead
Larry, I already wrote that I regret opening the introvert/extrovert sub-topic.Debating you might be fun, but I'm not interested to do so.Let it go.