audiofreak1954

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Classic Over-reaction!
Jeez, 700.00 filters, dedicated AC lines, just throw out the damn toaster! HUM GONE!  
Thoughts on best budget phono pre-amp under $400?
Picked up a Lehman audio black cube SE used on flee bay for 450 shipped. Consider it a real good value. 
HOW TO POSITION 2 PAIRS OF SPEAKER FOR ALTERNATE LISTENING
I have to give you an answer you won’t like, but such is life. If you want a True, accurate sound comparison anything done to keep the speakers in the same room at the same time simply for convenience is a compromise therefore you will not get a t... 
What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?
I have to take issue and disagree with your basic premise. Tape doesn't sound "better" than vinyl it sounds different, you may prefer those differences but it doesn't actually make it better it's just a matter of preferences after all there are pe... 
Cartridges: Complete Scam?
Without a list of your equipment there is no way to determine weather or not you could notice a difference at any level of cart. Ie: TT phono pre, arm, amp, speakers ect. Give us a base point to start.  
Perreaux P250 Problem
Just spewed soda all over my screen! LOL. Don’t feel bad Mr motor I’ve not noticed the thread dates before as well. To err is human, to err in public is funnier than hell! 
Your Go to CD to Impress
Tricycle by Slim and the BB'S. Followed  by Brothers in arms (Dire Straights)  
Why pay so much for super high end?
Surround sound for movies is just fine as in the real world sound comes from all directions. On a concert however I've never sat in the middle of the band while they played I'm always out in the audience  with the band in front of me. Simple is as... 
Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?
Hmmmm. I have my amp on the bottom of my rack, but I thought it was because the damn thing is so heavy I couldn't  lift it up to the top shelf. 
Finding Pure Water for Record Cleaning - very long
I get RODI water for 60 cents a gallon from my local live coral pet shop in the area. Very clean water, should be more than enough for rinsing and makeine up your mixture. 
Perreaux Audiant VP3
I will 2nd the build quality of Perreaux! Have a sa33 prramp and it is build like a tank and sounds wounderful. Would not hesitate to own any perreaux products. 
Phono cartridge advice
I had a Shure V15 iii with the Mr stylis and the dl110 replaced it at first audition. Just saying. Now using an ATOC9ML and it has a little more detail and a less fuller background than the denon but both were a good improvment in my system. 
Bi-amping Rules
For me..... low end must have high damping factor, tubes on highs SS on bottom and yes tramping is even beter. I've even heard quad and more amping. Basically I feel it about control.