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Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
meerzistar, I also use the boos butcher blocks under several of my components and have used herbies tenderfeet underneath those.. 
Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
knghifi, I will admit the outlet I replaced was a few years old and I never thought to clean the blades. Maybe I will have it reinstalled as a replacement for another outlet in my audio room after cleaning and listen for improvements. 
Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
ptmconsulting, is it not true that many of the makers of audiophile electronics (amplifiers in particular) recommend not utilizing power conditioners and going straight to an outlet?  I have tried quite a few power conditioners (some expensive, li... 
Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
stringreen, go figure.  After like 4 or 5 years using a Maestro, I decided to try a Porter Port.  
Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
Audioquest Silver Biwire jumpers, brought a smoother clarity to my speakers. 
Best Jazz pianist
Through listening to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers I have discovered the greatness of Bobby Timmons. Not the best, but there are too many great ones to say "best." 
Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
Almost forgot... Porter Port.  I added a Porter Port, and replaced a rather well known one.  The sound improved. 
Audio Art cable Power 1 Classic or Pangea AC-9
I've recently gone through power cords that are more expensive than the Pangea AC-9 I'm using on my Yamaha integrated, and so far it's working out better than the others. (it is thick and can be difficult to use depending on the angles etc)  I hav... 
Brass screws make a real difference on Dunlavy s ?
Many of you report a difference after tightening the screws on the drivers ("it helps", "it was beneficial", "worthwhile") and I remember reading of this before. No one in the thread describes what changes occurred to the sound of the speakers aft... 
Integrated Amp Utilizing 2 Prong Power Cable
Thanks Zman. 
Amp pairing for Nad m51 and focal 816w speakers
No suggestions but this fellow used a Musical Fidelity A5 and seemed to like the pairing. You'll need to translate the page.http://www.htforum.nl/yabbse/index.php?topic=100788.0 
Can't get Acoustic Zen Adagios to sound smooth
Changing speakers is a slippery slope, but you have hung in there for 4 years which is a credit to your tenacity and patience. I suggest to you that moving amps in and out of the home is a much simpler process than moving speakers in and out. Your... 
Fess Up How much have you spent on this Hobby??
Like others I think it's a good idea to plead the 5th. But I can tell you it's enough spent that I am out of the market for good, except to sell. 
Electrical Ground to Water Pipe, No Earth Ground
Jea48, I will eventually hire a different electrician and hopefully get a different take on whether I have an earth ground or not, and what it will take to get one installed if I don't have one. The electrician I just used came with A-rated feedba... 
Electrical Ground to Water Pipe, No Earth Ground
Do you know for sure if the incoming domestic water line, pipe, is metallic, example copper, water piping at least 10' long buried in the earth outside your house?I do not know.Just curious, the electrician that inspected the electrical service th...