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lourdes

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What is the science behind audiophile fuses?
I am not a scientist.  I have been in audio 50+ years and have  $100k+ system.  A couple of years ago I purchased an “audiophile” fuse for my VTL power amp.  Did not notice one bit of sound improvement  
Subwoofer Choice
I put together a system for my daughter that has the Monitor Audio Gold 50 and Rel  Tx9.  They mated well together  
"High end" store snobbery
The closest “high end” shop to me is 2.5 hours away and 4+ hours to a true high end. As such, many times when traveling to major cities I will look up audio shops to visit.  Sometimes I call in advance and sometimes walk in.  The vast majority of ... 
Looking for Speaker Recommendations
I would suggest the Rockport Atria.  When I was upgrading my speakers I listened to the Sabrina’s as well. For me the Rockports were just more musical and natural. I liked to them so much I bit the bullet and bouts Aviors  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
   
Top 3 songs to evaluate a system
Ella Fitzgerald- Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook. Dreamer is the  track I useStevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan - Family Style.  Tick Tock People is the trackShelby Lynn - Just a Little Lovin. I Only Want to be With You 
Why does bass have more “punch” when I stand up vs. sitting?
Tonywinga.  Thanks. Did you change the angle (i.e. toe in) of your speakers as well? 
Why does bass have more “punch” when I stand up vs. sitting?
Mids and highs are the same 
Why does bass have more “punch” when I stand up vs. sitting?
Thank you all for not only responding but also for staying on point to my issue. I appreciate your taking the time to read about my issue and the time you took to respond. I will try to respond to all of you in one note.   NONOISE: My listeni... 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Aretha FranklinTina TurnerDusty Springfield  
Why are brick and mortar HiFi dealers so bad?
I live in a small state with no dealers and as such I have always had to buy my gear outside the state. I have a fairly high end system consisting of Rockport speakers, VTL amps, ARC pre and phono pre amp, VPI/Graham TT.  Over the years I have vis... 
Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers
Thanks to all for your suggestions and thoughts.  For nkonor I am so sorry to hear of your situation. Some of you had questions for me so will try to answer.  - I had a Pass Labs amp (was a typo in my earlier description)- I do love the Aviors eve... 
Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers
Thanks to all. I was using Paavo XA 160 amp with Audio Research LS27 preamp. Switched amps to VTL S-200 
Anyone have this turntable issue?
After years of no problems, I suddenly had this static problem with my VPI TNT table and Graham arm.  My tonearm cable is grounded.  To fix the issue I taped a copper wire to bottom of the bearing well and grounded it to my ARC phono preamp. Probl... 
Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW
I listened extensively to both and bought the Rockport’s. My room is 15.5 by 27 by 8 high.  Love the Aviors. Before I had 3 different Martin Logan’s. Driving the Aviors with VTL S200. Don’t know where you are located but recommend the Sound Enviro...