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Why do my transformers hum sometimes?
You may be experiencing a high level of root and/or residual DC offset (DC leakage) in your incoming AC thanks to our utility companies. Many of us are actually experiencing some very high levels of DC signal in our AC. Some way in excess of +/<... 
Anyone use CD tweaks
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1051384332&openmine&zzBuscis2&4&5#Buscis2Enjoy......... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
WOW! This thread has now been running over five years!!!The interesting thing is Steve Morse is probably still my favorite overall guitarist. Especially when I go back and listen to some of the earlier Dregs... What If, Dregs Of The Earth, Unsung ... 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
I absolutely cannot believe that this thread is still going after over four years.Now I remember why I love you guys... 
looking for a good bookshelf moniter
I have not logged onto this site for months, but I really felt compelled to respond to your question. I have owned these speakers for years, and use them with my HT. They stll never cease to amaze me. (url)http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?sp... 
JBL lovers
Gellis1, keep in mind that JBL produces (to this day) a professional line and a "consumer line". Many of the older JBL "L" (Listener series) speakers, used their professional drivers in wood veneered cabinetry for home use. JBLs cabinetry, was THE... 
Anyone try thr new Sirius satellite radio system?
Mstram: Is the D/A conversion the issue, or is the data signal compressed (truncated)? Also, do any of the receiver units provide any form of digital outputs? 
Toslink Survey / Please Participate
Prpixel. I agree. That's why I had mentioned a compression issue somewhere. Although some years back I was using (for my 2 channel system) A Sony CDP-555ES as a transport into all kinds of crazy digital processing. This Sony was a flagship CD play... 
Toslink Survey / Please Participate
Also, Has anyone used that optical "goop" that is applied on the ends? Did it yield different results? 
Toslink Survey / Please Participate
I agree with all you guys. If I had my choice, I would have NOTHING but 75 ohm RCAs. (If I could have EVERYTHING, I would prefer those TRUE balanced.) Unfortunately, many major manufacturers utilize Toslink. For instance: This particular Denon rec... 
Freezer Cryoed Cables...
Audiobugged, it could be worse. Your CDs could sound frigid and Diana Krall could smell fishy.That would suck. 
Freezer Cryoed Cables...
Rpatrick, I set up my complete system in the freezer. The amp sits atop the ice cube trays, the CD transport is wedged between two 14oz boneless sirloins and a box of Green Giant Broccoli florets. I keep a 16lb honey glazed ham on top of the trans... 
Have A Great Summer Everyone
Justin, you got it. I figured I would start a thread once getting settled in hopes of getting together with some of you folks. I tried it here. I was attempting to try it in a relaxed social setting like a dinner in a restaurant or something. Mayb... 
Have A Great Summer Everyone
Hey Folks. Thanks for all of the great responses. I really feel very confident with this move. My Mom, and almost my whole family (aunts/uncles), have been out there for over 20 years. They are located in So. Cal. in Del Mar. About five minutes fr... 
balanced is inherently flawed
Atmasphere, I find it hard to believe that you are still beating your head against the wall on thi issue. I have to credit you for your tanacity. I responded to this thread several times with what I considered useful information, fully encompassin...