How about a list of cheap tweaks or no cost tweaks.
Here's some that I've used.
Plug components directly into AC outlets and avoid AC power strips.
Replace standard ac power cords with shorter cords that are of heavier gauged wire.
Buy a large ball bearing and place it on you turntable to see if it is level.
Clean RCA connections by unplugging them then reattach.
Place a heavy weight (Iron dumbbell plate) on top of your solid state amp or,
Remove the cover of your amp and replace with a piece of glass or solid piece of wood.
During the winter months spray the floor near your stereo with a mix of Water and fabric softener. I can't remember what the water to fabric softener ratio is - maybe someone can help with this. This reduces static electricity.
Remove all inactive speakers from the room. This includes cell phones, remotes with mic's, headphones, blue tooth speakers and any device that talks to you. A Linn dealer showed me this effect by removing a pair of headphones from a listening room and then reintroducing them into the room.
Lower the noise in your home by turning off the refrigerator, AC or heating system and other electric devices that emit noise. Just remember you turned them off.
If you listen to your music through pc speakers and they are sitting on a glass table try putting a folded wash cloth in front of each speaker.
Place your pc tower on three or four half tennis balls. Used tennis balls cut in half can also be used under stereo components but have varying effects. My stereo's sound improved when using a whole tennis balls because the stand and shelves were all metal. Three whole balls under components are very unsteady and you got to be careful when touching the component. It helped the amp, pre-amp and cd player. It also certified me as a complete audio nut when my friends saw this. Then they heard the difference and agreed but still laughed....a lot. Then I told them about a cheap $100.00 ac wire I was considering. That got a good laugh.
Anyone have other tweaks to share? Please do so. I'd love to see what has worked for others.
Thanks
Here's some that I've used.
Plug components directly into AC outlets and avoid AC power strips.
Replace standard ac power cords with shorter cords that are of heavier gauged wire.
Buy a large ball bearing and place it on you turntable to see if it is level.
Clean RCA connections by unplugging them then reattach.
Place a heavy weight (Iron dumbbell plate) on top of your solid state amp or,
Remove the cover of your amp and replace with a piece of glass or solid piece of wood.
During the winter months spray the floor near your stereo with a mix of Water and fabric softener. I can't remember what the water to fabric softener ratio is - maybe someone can help with this. This reduces static electricity.
Remove all inactive speakers from the room. This includes cell phones, remotes with mic's, headphones, blue tooth speakers and any device that talks to you. A Linn dealer showed me this effect by removing a pair of headphones from a listening room and then reintroducing them into the room.
Lower the noise in your home by turning off the refrigerator, AC or heating system and other electric devices that emit noise. Just remember you turned them off.
If you listen to your music through pc speakers and they are sitting on a glass table try putting a folded wash cloth in front of each speaker.
Place your pc tower on three or four half tennis balls. Used tennis balls cut in half can also be used under stereo components but have varying effects. My stereo's sound improved when using a whole tennis balls because the stand and shelves were all metal. Three whole balls under components are very unsteady and you got to be careful when touching the component. It helped the amp, pre-amp and cd player. It also certified me as a complete audio nut when my friends saw this. Then they heard the difference and agreed but still laughed....a lot. Then I told them about a cheap $100.00 ac wire I was considering. That got a good laugh.
Anyone have other tweaks to share? Please do so. I'd love to see what has worked for others.
Thanks