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Comparison: Cardas Neutral Ref vs. Goertz MI2 or 3
I also have not tried the Cardas, but am using the Goertz MI-2 and am quite satisfied with it. I don’t consider the Goertz to have a hard midrange, but then compared to the Cardas…perhaps; but I would guess that you might be comprising elsewhere i... 
Review: Porter Port AC Outlet Customized Hubbell 8300 Tweak
After reading Lak's and HDM's comments in other threads regarding the benefits of unplated Hubbell outlets, I also bought a couple of the Porter Ports to try; and at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, was in awe.I have to say that I'm usually skepti... 
What do I look for in used records?
Thanks everyone for the detailed help. How is the quality with some of the other labels I'm seeing; such as, Angel, Tops, Vanguard, Vox, Westminster, and Seraphim? By the way, I went back and picked up 7 more:Brahms Sonata no. 2 - Piatigorsky/Berk... 
Which is the best recording of Bach's Mass in B mi
In my limited experience, obtaining choral music reproduction that is anywhere near the sound of a live performance- in a venue with good acoustics - is very difficult to achieve (though I've experienced some live performances in lousy venues that... 
Review: World Power Receptacle Cryoed Hubbell 5362 Tweak
Did your comparisons include the ACME silver plated outlet? I'm wondering if silver plating would have the same issues as nickel plate, or if the advantages of an unplated outlet are lost over time due to oxidation? 
Dedicated lines/surge protectors?
Redwood,Just read the product info from the Zero Surge website...interesting. How does it sound relative to the competition? I see that they have a 20 amp unit with hospital grade outlets, but don't see which HG outlet they're using. 
Dedicated lines/surge protectors?
Bob, What is your source for the GEV130LA20B? Was this one picked for sonics or because of reliable protection; or both? I'm currently running my amp directly into the wall, and everything else through a cheap computer surge strip; but have been c... 
Silver DIY Interconnects
Sean, perhaps this is what you were referring to in your two camps discussion above, but at what point does capacitance become a problem? George Cardas states on his website “…Ray Kimber, Bill Low, Rodger Skoff, and myself…common use of multiple p... 
Silver DIY Interconnects
I've very much enjoyed the insight provided by these discussions, especially when they remain civil, as this thread has; and appreciate Sean and others who try to explain how different parameters influence sound without getting into "my way is bet...