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B&K ST-140 - AudioSoul 12:19:18 03/26/08 (1)
- RE: B&K ST-140 - djk 16:03:57 03/26/08 (0)
Chapter 2 of the 6moons Acoustic Review Chronicles - Quartz Tweaks - hotbird 08:42:39 03/26/08 (42)
- Try the Gem Show in Tucson in February - amarok 20:19:59 03/30/08 (0)
- QR-8 on the little levers of the circuit breaker - hotbird 08:33:39 03/28/08 (3)
  - Oh Better Yet - MikeInSeattle 03:47:12 03/29/08 (1)
    - Those aren't QR-8, should be RIQ5010 judging by the size (NT) - hotbird 06:47:59 03/29/08 (0)
  - Bigger close up of a QR8 on the lever - hotbird 08:34:45 03/28/08 (0)
- Quartz - unclestu52 14:44:49 03/26/08 (17)
  - The "$625 for set of four RIQ-5010 or RIQ-5010W Quartz Insulators" price - musetap 15:23:50 03/26/08 (13)
    - How about these? - Paul_A 04:47:43 03/27/08 (0)
    - LOL ! - unclestu52 21:16:22 03/26/08 (1)
      - RE: LOL ! - musetap 23:20:11 03/26/08 (0)
    - Most quartz have an effect to a degree - hotbird 17:43:55 03/26/08 (9)
      - Also good info... - musetap 11:08:31 03/27/08 (8)
        
        Quartz/tourmaline powders - barrows 15:02:06 03/27/08 (7)
        
        Found one source of tourmaline powder.... - hotbird 06:20:42 03/29/08 (0)
        
        Available usually as raw assorted colored tourmaline beads - hotbird 21:28:02 03/27/08 (3)
        
        hotbird, a question... - Djhymn 01:41:28 03/29/08 (1)
        
        Not really an expert on this, but the following gemstones - hotbird 07:37:20 03/29/08 (0)
        
        Further reading - unclestu52 00:31:07 03/28/08 (0)
        
        RE: Quartz/tourmaline powders - unclestu52 19:05:06 03/27/08 (0)
        
        Anyone have an answer to this query? I don't...N/T - musetap 18:28:49 03/27/08 (0)
  - They don't sound anything like Shatki stones. nt - Norm 14:58:27 03/26/08 (2)
    - Sometimes they sound even better ! (NT) - unclestu52 14:10:18 03/29/08 (1)
      - I have not used Shatkis in some time. nt - Norm 08:17:02 03/30/08 (0)
- I got a set of the RIQ5010 and RIQ5010Ws mainly to try the fridge trick. It works. - Norm 12:33:58 03/26/08 (5)
  - Hey Norm, more info on the fridge trick please... - kenster 16:54:48 03/26/08 (4)
    - RE: Hey Norm, more info on the fridge trick please... - Norm 06:30:49 03/28/08 (3)
      - Didn't know that location of the RIQ5010 quartz in the fridge - hotbird 08:25:00 03/28/08 (2)
        
        RE: Didn't know that location of the RIQ5010 quartz in the fridge - Paul_A 15:11:22 03/28/08 (1)
        
        Thanks for the replies guys... - kenster 04:54:49 03/30/08 (0)
- Another "'cause I say so" syndrome?! - cheap-Jack 12:32:56 03/26/08 (1)
  - You do it. I'm not going to wait. nt - Norm 14:59:47 03/26/08 (0)
- Try Iron Pyrite * - Mike B. 10:54:32 03/26/08 (7)
  - RE: Try Iron Pyrite * - unclestu52 14:37:32 03/26/08 (6)
    - AR limited edition RIQ5010R is blood red in color - hotbird 17:34:02 03/26/08 (5)
      - RE: AR limited edition RIQ5010R is blood red in color - unclestu52 00:47:01 03/27/08 (4)
        
        RE: AR limited edition RIQ5010R is blood red in color - unclestu52 01:12:04 03/27/08 (3)
        
        Some additional thoughts - unclestu52 12:39:09 03/27/08 (2)
        
        RE: Phiten - Atwood 23:17:50 03/28/08 (1)
        
        RE: Phiten - unclestu52 00:08:06 03/29/08 (0)
- New Age quartz alternatives - Paul_A 10:10:13 03/26/08 (2)
  - Was told by new-agers that crystals need to be re-charged - hotbird 18:03:58 03/26/08 (1)
    - Um, no. - Paul_A 19:58:55 03/26/08 (0)
Caps: You might be a bonehead if.... - horneyMike 14:59:19 03/25/08 (4)
- Count me in - William Schuchard 06:58:40 03/26/08 (0)
- RE: Caps: You might be a bonehead if.... - Jon L 15:55:21 03/25/08 (2)
  - RE: Caps: You might be a bonehead if.... - horneyMike 05:02:07 03/26/08 (0)
  - RE: Caps: You might be a bonehead if.... - Lowrider 03:44:30 03/26/08 (0)
Messing around with granite... (spider rack/isolation/ball bearing/resins/blaa blaa) - Japesgalore 11:10:50 03/25/08 (6)
- Since you are a creative type... - clio09 13:38:47 03/25/08 (0)
- What make yu think hardwood can "dampen the granite further" ??? (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:49:38 03/25/08 (4)
  - RE: What make yu think hardwood can "dampen the granite further" ??? (nt) - Japesgalore 12:36:16 03/25/08 (3)
    - RE: What make yu think hardwood can "dampen the granite further" ??? (nt) - Maxamillion 20:20:00 03/25/08 (1)
      - Acoustic Impedance Link - Maxamillion 20:29:06 03/25/08 (0)
    - Use a sandbox (nt) - David McGown 13:07:24 03/25/08 (0)
Best Way to Lower a Ceiling? - Ferrstein 08:16:22 03/25/08 (13)
- Raise the floor! Nyuk nyuk nyuk, I know 3 guys that can do a good job.....n/t - Awe-d-o-file 13:32:03 03/25/08 (2)
  - RE: Raise the floor! Nyuk nyuk nyuk, I know 3 guys that can do a good job.....n/t - Sondek 14:10:24 03/25/08 (1)
    - Or who cares? Wob woob woob! n/t - Awe-d-o-file 14:49:37 03/25/08 (0)
- Just break up the modes by installing beam-like barriers. nt - clarkjohnsen 11:23:00 03/25/08 (1)
  - How? (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:44:39 03/25/08 (0)
- Don't worry too much what the book tells you. - cheap-Jack 11:10:49 03/25/08 (3)
  - RE: Don't worry too much what the book tells you. - Ferrstein 12:43:37 03/25/08 (2)
    - It sounds to me too much loudspeakers & too little room. - cheap-Jack 13:18:07 03/25/08 (1)
      - RE: It sounds to me too much loudspeakers & too little room. - Ferrstein 06:13:06 03/26/08 (0)
- Uhhh, raise the floor?? Stand on phone books? - bevo 10:44:56 03/25/08 (0)
- RE: Best Way to Lower a Ceiling? - Ferrstein 10:28:07 03/25/08 (0)
- residential building codes... - geoff 09:21:23 03/25/08 (0)
- RE: Best Way to Lower a Ceiling? - Chris O 08:31:56 03/25/08 (0)
link: Virtual Dynamics Power 3 – 2000% Profit Margin - krugorg 23:44:23 03/24/08 (25)
- The whole point for all the heat shrinking... - Presto 11:48:22 03/27/08 (0)
- excellent cords - WinthorpeIII 16:39:45 03/25/08 (7)
  - I think it's generally much easier to destroy something than it is to create... - Wellfed 21:45:05 03/25/08 (6)
    - psht - badman 15:02:51 03/28/08 (5)
      - So what are you waiting for?... - Wellfed 15:35:59 03/28/08 (4)
        
        Yes. Or once I was blind, and now I can see, or something like that. nt - Dave Mester 12:30:02 03/30/08 (3)
        
        You might want to - Cpk 18:50:02 03/30/08 (1)
        
        I believe I will. Thanks. nt - Dave Mester 10:52:40 03/31/08 (0)
        
        How sweet the sound... - Wellfed 15:30:09 03/30/08 (0)
- Funny - Tweekeng 13:10:04 03/25/08 (0)
- Interesting... but they are no longer $300... - musetap 11:21:20 03/25/08 (0)
- Very revealing but - kavakidd 10:48:25 03/25/08 (0)
- A few years ago I had low success with the cords -- and with the company. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:48:33 03/25/08 (2)
  - RE: A few years ago I had low success with the cords -- and with the company. nt - Quint 10:02:07 03/25/08 (1)
    - Tracking you on that, bro'. nt - clarkjohnsen 10:42:06 03/25/08 (0)
- How many reviewers give it thumbs up on this cable, nt - budm 09:35:55 03/25/08 (0)
- My homebrew power cords got far better materials & workmanship,.. - cheap-Jack 08:53:14 03/25/08 (0)
- Wow! Very discouraging. - Quiet Earth 07:53:15 03/25/08 (0)
- MOM WAS RIGHT! - Winston Smith 07:19:11 03/25/08 (2)
  - Yea, V.D. is not AIDS, but bad enough. (nt) - cheap-Jack 09:02:43 03/25/08 (1)
    - Yeah, Don't wanna get that AIDS again... (nt) - Presto 16:38:49 03/27/08 (0)
- not surprising.... - Cpk 05:27:59 03/25/08 (2)
  - RE: not surprising.... - Dave Mester 17:32:14 03/30/08 (1)
    - taken in too easily by hype - Cpk 18:33:03 03/30/08 (0)
- RE: link: Virtual Dynamics Power 3 – 2000% Profit Margin - plugmein 03:34:33 03/25/08 (0)
75 ohm Digital Termination - Postal Grunt 21:06:33 03/24/08 (5)
- RE: 75 ohm Digital Termination - Uncle Clyde 05:27:29 03/26/08 (0)
- RE: 75 ohm Digital Termination - bartc 06:16:27 03/25/08 (0)
- RE: 75 ohm Digital Termination ... I don't remember the parts #s.... - Jackaro 22:39:32 03/24/08 (0)
- RE: 75 ohm Digital Termination - Tweekeng 21:56:35 03/24/08 (1)
  - Support Your Local Shack! - Quiet Earth 18:53:30 03/25/08 (0)
Can cables with active shielding sound better with regenerated power? - kenster 11:19:39 03/24/08 (6)
- Yr W.A. motor controller works on digital or analogue topology? (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:43:14 03/24/08 (5)
  - RE: Yr W.A. motor controller works on digital or analogue topology? (nt) - kenster 11:58:55 03/24/08 (4)
    - My question is: is yr CD player sharing power with WAPMC - cheap-Jack 12:42:08 03/24/08 (3)
      - RE: My question is: is yr CD player sharing power with WAPMC - kenster 13:51:58 03/24/08 (2)
        
        This is exactly what I think you've done - but it's no good!! - cheap-Jack 08:11:00 03/25/08 (1)
        
        RE: This is exactly what I think you've done - but it's no good!! - kenster 14:04:09 03/25/08 (0)
Earth Calm results - Paul_A 16:47:00 03/23/08 (31)
- RE: Earth Calm results - HumanMedia 04:54:45 04/10/08 (0)
- Can you do this? - hotbird 16:53:44 03/23/08 (29)
  - RE: Can you do this? - Paul_A 17:33:28 03/23/08 (28)
    - RE: Can you do this? - audionutge@yahoo.com 02:07:27 03/24/08 (27)
      - Perhaps it does affect room nodes - kavakidd 12:46:34 03/24/08 (3)
        
        RE: Perhaps it does affect room nodes - audionutge@yahoo.com 14:35:37 03/24/08 (2)
        
        RE: Perhaps it does affect room nodes - jea48 17:42:33 03/24/08 (1)
        
        RE: Perhaps it does affect room nodes - audionutge@yahoo.com 04:36:48 03/25/08 (0)
      - RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - geoffkait 03:46:20 03/24/08 (22)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - audionutge@yahoo.com 06:23:10 03/24/08 (15)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - geoffkait 07:46:20 03/24/08 (0)
        
        I have the same PEs on the same outlet - hotbird 07:20:34 03/24/08 (13)
        
        RE: I have the same PEs on the same outlet - audionutge@yahoo.com 07:49:16 03/24/08 (12)
        
        RE: I have the same PEs on the same outlet - hotbird 07:53:34 03/24/08 (11)
        
        RE: I have the same PEs on the same outlet - audionutge@yahoo.com 09:05:08 03/24/08 (10)
        
        RE: I have the same PEs on the same outlet - hotbird 09:39:13 03/24/08 (9)
        
        RE: I have the same PEs on the same outlet - audionutge@yahoo.com 13:39:48 03/24/08 (8)
        
        FWIW I've heard AM's PEs in situ and liked what I heard. Haven't done the AR-77 yet. nt - clarkjohnsen 10:43:31 03/25/08 (0)
        
        I am no marketing rep of AR,,,, - hotbird 17:29:52 03/24/08 (6)
        
        Rant and Offer - audionutge@yahoo.com 07:39:28 03/25/08 (5)
        
        Don't worry, I will not be buying any more of your PEs - hotbird 08:23:55 03/25/08 (4)
        
        Administrivia: Lighten up, your tirades are getting tiresome... [nt] - Ted Smith 19:27:58 04/09/08 (2)
        
        A bit late, Rip Van Winkle... - hotbird 21:45:02 04/09/08 (1)
        
        We'll see... - Ted Smith 21:53:33 04/09/08 (0)
        
        RE: Don't worry, I will not be buying any more of your PEs - audionutge@yahoo.com 08:29:03 03/25/08 (0)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - Paul_A 04:03:24 03/24/08 (5)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - becketma@yahoo.com 21:29:56 03/24/08 (0)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - audionutge@yahoo.com 06:30:36 03/24/08 (3)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - rick_m 07:50:44 03/24/08 (2)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - agentbluescreen 06:25:54 03/25/08 (1)
        
        RE: "7.8 Hz should wrap around the average room 15 to 20 times" - rick_m 08:47:47 03/25/08 (0)
More isolation under CD player - murali 07:38:56 03/23/08 (3)
- 3-Element Approach (Compliant Footers/Tonewood Platform/Cones) - Duster 13:28:03 03/24/08 (0)
- RE: More isolation under CD player - HiOnFi 05:45:47 03/24/08 (0)
- RE: More isolation under CD player - Slick 16:32:03 03/23/08 (0)
Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - gearhunter 07:13:38 03/23/08 (12)
- RE: Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - gearhunter 12:43:10 03/25/08 (0)
- RE: Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - Dave Mester 09:27:34 03/25/08 (0)
- partsconnexion.com - jcmjrt 15:42:35 03/24/08 (0)
- RE: Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - 2002ss335 19:04:52 03/23/08 (0)
- RE: Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - bevo 16:20:42 03/23/08 (0)
- RE: Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - diamondsouled 13:45:03 03/23/08 (0)
- "fake Chinese versions"? - sser2 13:24:56 03/23/08 (3)
  - How much you paid for one? - cheap-Jack 08:07:06 03/24/08 (2)
    - What you paid sounds right. - cheap-Jack 11:25:51 03/24/08 (0)
    - $10-15 apiece + shipping, but that was a while ago. nt - sser2 09:10:56 03/24/08 (0)
- RE: Vendor for ALPS or NOBLE pots? - tweekemg 11:13:52 03/23/08 (1)
  - Unfortunately, - sser2 13:27:18 03/23/08 (0)
Anyone use these output transformers? - Presto 01:45:30 03/23/08 (4)
- RE: Anyone use these output transformers? - Paul J. 11:09:14 03/27/08 (0)
- RE: Anyone use these output transformers? - Slick 09:36:51 03/23/08 (2)
  - Hey Slick - thanks for chiming in.... - Presto 13:57:51 03/23/08 (1)
    - RE: Hey Slick - thanks for chiming in.... - Slick 16:28:54 03/23/08 (0)
Oil Caps - Lectron 17:49:01 03/21/08 (6)
- RE: Oil Caps - bluelobster 17:40:20 03/22/08 (0)
- I have an oil cap in a 1924 Hickok tube tester and it is fine. . - John PA 23:24:51 03/21/08 (1)
  - I've had heaps of Visconol's fail though! - Timbo in Oz 00:35:39 03/22/08 (0)
- RE: Oil Caps - diamondsouled 21:22:39 03/21/08 (1)
  - RE: Oil Caps - Stephæn 09:19:51 03/22/08 (0)
- RE: Oil Caps - Tweekeng 20:29:21 03/21/08 (0)
Sony CDP-X222ES mods (NewBie = be patient) - gorfeas 15:13:03 03/21/08 (4)
- RE: Sony CDP-X222ES mods (NewBie = be patient) - RickeyM 16:02:17 03/21/08 (3)
  - RE: Sony CDP-X222ES mods (NewBie = be patient) - gorfeas 04:29:10 03/22/08 (2)
    - RE: Sony CDP-X222ES mods (NewBie = be patient) - RickeyM 21:31:59 03/22/08 (1)
      - RE: Sony CDP-X222ES mods (NewBie = be patient) - gorfeas 02:28:04 03/26/08 (0)
Schematics/manual for Belles pre - bevo 07:06:11 03/21/08 (1)
- RE: Schematics/manual for Belles pre - maabx 14:49:30 03/21/08 (0)
CD Player opamp upgrade problem. - ned664 15:12:49 03/20/08 (4)
- RE: CD Player opamp upgrade problem. - kenster 05:05:16 03/21/08 (3)
  - RE: CD Player opamp upgrade problem. - ned664 14:22:09 03/21/08 (0)
  - If it worked for a minute ... - clifff 05:37:38 03/21/08 (1)
    - RE: If it worked for a minute ... - kenster 13:20:30 03/21/08 (0)
Coupling capacitors. Which is best? - Presto 11:58:19 03/20/08 (16)
- RE: Coupling capacitors. Which is best? - BobM 13:31:20 03/24/08 (2)
  - RE: Coupling capacitors. Which is best? - Presto 22:17:12 03/24/08 (1)
    - RE: Coupling capacitors. Which is best? - BobM 06:47:35 03/26/08 (0)
- How about SONICAPS. Anyone? (nt) - Presto 13:58:29 03/23/08 (0)
- Depending on how hi-end you want to go... - bevo 09:14:57 03/21/08 (0)
- Thanks to all who responded... I think... - Presto 21:59:17 03/20/08 (2)
  - RE: Thanks to all who responded... I think... - reb 05:33:17 03/21/08 (1)
    - This is the game plan: - Presto 23:22:05 03/21/08 (0)
- Option: Jantzen Z-Superior Capacitor... - Duster 18:20:15 03/20/08 (0)
- RE: whats your budget for the 6 caps. - reb 16:47:47 03/20/08 (0)
- I did my own cap shootout - Jon L 16:14:16 03/20/08 (0)
- RE: Coupling capacitors. Which is best? - ned664 15:19:51 03/20/08 (0)
- Capacitor Shootout - Paul_A 14:45:03 03/20/08 (3)
  - This "comparison" is nonsense. - sser2 19:18:20 03/22/08 (2)
    - RE: This "comparison" is nonsense. - Presto 16:22:04 03/23/08 (1)
      - This was almost exactly my point. - sser2 17:40:56 03/23/08 (0)
I think I understand what causes a transformer to buzz in one city and not in another, but - Norm 06:06:18 03/20/08 (10)
- They hum because.... - Presto 17:46:13 03/22/08 (0)
- A combination of - clifff 06:39:32 03/20/08 (8)
  - Also, - Poindexter 09:23:32 03/21/08 (0)
  - Whose responsible, if anyone, for this happening? nt - Norm 09:44:17 03/20/08 (6)
    - All of us! - clifff 10:55:59 03/20/08 (5)
      - Rectified line voltage results in "DC" - Al Sekela 16:28:26 03/20/08 (1)
        
        Ah! They don't do that in the UK! nt - clifff 01:27:29 03/21/08 (0)
      - So why more in some cities? nt - Norm 14:29:13 03/20/08 (2)
        
        Norm here is a link to a great article by Mr. Hansen....... - jea48 15:27:32 03/20/08 (1)
        
        Thanks, it make you surprised that anything sounds good. nt - Norm 20:49:53 03/20/08 (0)
Another tweak for Acoustic Revive RR-77 owners,, especially those with an upgraded KingRex PS - satfrat 01:59:09 03/20/08 (38)
- Extreme RR-77 user - hotbird 08:47:28 03/28/08 (5)
  - Another one.... - hotbird 08:48:55 03/28/08 (4)
    - can you find the multiple RR-77 in this other setup... - hotbird 08:54:56 03/28/08 (3)
      - RE: can you find the multiple RR-77 in this other setup... - satfrat 10:19:45 03/28/08 (2)
        
        I agree one may be already enough if you - hotbird 18:23:20 03/28/08 (1)
        
        RE: I agree one may be already enough if you - satfrat 18:34:17 03/28/08 (0)
- You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - clarkjohnsen 12:09:46 03/20/08 (18)
  - RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - May Belt 07:14:37 03/21/08 (12)
    - RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - satfrat 11:17:05 03/22/08 (0)
    - RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - Joseph Cohen 23:21:30 03/21/08 (4)
      - RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - May Belt 08:52:51 03/22/08 (3)
        
        RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - Joseph Cohen 11:38:25 03/22/08 (2)
        
        RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - May Belt 12:58:43 03/22/08 (1)
        
        RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - Joseph Cohen 13:30:59 03/22/08 (0)
    - Good questions all, and deserving of answers. HOWEVER... - clarkjohnsen 09:47:07 03/21/08 (1)
      - RE: "...they probably won't be coming in our lifetimes!" -- Never up, never in. - geoffkait 15:32:15 03/21/08 (0)
    - Eh if I knew all these answers, I would have patented my - hotbird 08:23:52 03/21/08 (0)
    - Another wrinkle... - geoffkait 08:01:07 03/21/08 (2)
      - RE: Another wrinkle... - hotbird 08:39:05 03/21/08 (1)
        
        RE: Another wrinkle... - geoffkait 10:06:22 03/21/08 (0)
  - RE: You guys are accumulating a burden of proof you'll never get out from under of. (Hey!... - satfrat 12:27:18 03/20/08 (4)
    - Robin, Clark's comments are often not serious & thus my comment about pub. in Sci. Amer. nt - Norm 17:06:24 03/20/08 (2)
      - Just like the Japanese culture.... - hotbird 18:12:49 03/20/08 (1)
        
        Fascinating! But let me get back to you on that... nt - clarkjohnsen 08:59:18 03/21/08 (0)
    - "You and your bullsh*t." Brilliant comeback. Thanks for giving it your best. nt - clarkjohnsen 12:40:04 03/20/08 (0)
- Don't have a Shaki Stone but can try an Acoustic Revive RIQ-5010 - hotbird 09:15:02 03/20/08 (7)
  - What I just did. - hotbird 10:23:37 03/20/08 (6)
    - I makes me want to try it but also to paint the dc coming into the RR-77 with AVM - Norm 14:33:08 03/20/08 (5)
      - Just discovered that Acoustic Revive did stick a QR-8 inside - hotbird 18:02:25 03/20/08 (4)
        
        RE: Just discovered that Acoustic Revive did stick a QR-8 inside - Stephæn 11:39:08 03/24/08 (1)
        
        Hope you report back soon... - hotbird 17:41:25 03/24/08 (0)
        
        Are you saying that Acoustic Revive put it there? nt - Norm 21:03:15 03/20/08 (1)
        
        RE: Are you saying that Acoustic Revive put it there? nt - hotbird 21:33:53 03/20/08 (0)
- I have four remaining Shatki stones sitting in a box as they have for 10 years - Norm 06:03:17 03/20/08 (3)
  - RE: I have four remaining Shatki stones sitting in a box as they have for 10 years - satfrat 20:34:23 03/20/08 (2)
    - Actually, I looked for them tonight and could not find them. I know they are here amongst all my junk. - Norm 21:01:49 03/20/08 (1)
      - Well keep me in mind, I'm looking for a pair,,, NT - satfrat 21:04:56 03/20/08 (0)
- Just sold four Stones - Quint 05:18:26 03/20/08 (0)
Ortho-Helical Bass Transmission Line Theory - DIY - agentbluescreen 01:45:31 03/20/08 (4)
- RE: Ortho-Helical Bass Transmission Line Theory - DIY - agentbluescreen 21:32:43 04/02/08 (0)
- RE: Ortho-Helical Bass Transmission Line Theory - DIY - agentbluescreen 09:17:46 03/22/08 (0)
- RE: Ortho-Helical Bass Transmission Line Theory - DIY - DeanSheen 10:10:07 03/20/08 (1)
  - RE: Ortho-Helical Bass Transmission Line Theory - DIY - agentbluescreen 04:17:43 03/21/08 (0)
4 ohm louds and 8 ohm center & rears at the same time. Bad Idea? - David Clonts 18:08:32 03/19/08 (0)
How to remove noise from DC line? - holyghostfire 16:01:19 03/19/08 (2)
- RE: How to remove noise from DC line? - Tweekeng 18:38:05 03/19/08 (1)
  - RE: How to remove noise from DC line? - holyghostfire 19:28:22 03/19/08 (0)
Question about dealing with mid-bass bloat. - pkats 07:18:47 03/19/08 (8)
- Thanks for the replies...... - pkats 20:39:36 03/19/08 (4)
  - RE: Thanks for the replies...... - Ethan Winer 11:35:16 03/21/08 (1)
    - RE: Thanks for the replies...... - agentbluescreen 07:20:02 03/25/08 (0)
  - Although I own these speakers (and a fine speaker they are) - Tom 07:45:36 03/20/08 (0)
  - RE: Thanks for the replies...... - David Aiken 23:15:49 03/19/08 (0)
- RE: Question about dealing with mid-bass bloat. - David Aiken 13:45:43 03/19/08 (0)
- RE: Question about dealing with mid-bass bloat. - Ethan Winer 13:43:02 03/19/08 (1)
  - RE: Question about dealing with mid-bass bloat. - becketma@yahoo.com 17:09:04 03/19/08 (0)
Rack Surface Finish - BuffaloBob 03:08:40 03/19/08 (2)
- RE: Rack Surface Finish - racerguy 14:52:05 03/20/08 (1)
  - RE: Rack Surface Finish - BuffaloBob 16:11:27 03/20/08 (0)
First reflection question... - pkats 20:30:47 03/18/08 (10)
- Thanks all for the responses and David for the info! - pkats 06:51:48 03/19/08 (0)
- Basically it doesn't… - David Aiken 23:08:49 03/18/08 (4)
  - RE: Basically it doesn't… - zanash 01:24:34 03/19/08 (3)
    - RE: Basically it doesn't… - David Aiken 13:11:00 03/19/08 (2)
      - RE: Basically it doesn't… - zanash 01:09:21 03/20/08 (1)
        
        By definition… - David Aiken 14:35:38 03/20/08 (0)
- Depending on the amount of toe-in, the reflection points may be closer to your listening position - racerguy 21:52:09 03/18/08 (2)
  - Suppose your speakers are towed in 45 degrees... - clio09 06:44:50 03/19/08 (1)
    - RE: Suppose your speakers are towed in 45 degrees... - David Aiken 13:21:43 03/19/08 (0)
- I'm curious about that myself (nt) - clio09 21:06:38 03/18/08 (0)
Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - michaelv20850 08:05:43 03/18/08 (4)
- RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - yotacowboy 19:18:04 03/18/08 (2)
  - RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - michaelv20850 15:03:00 03/19/08 (1)
    - RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - yotacowboy 17:21:35 03/19/08 (0)
- RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - ckniker 10:48:53 03/18/08 (0)
how to secure eletcrolytics to PCB / chassis? - raq 13:20:26 03/17/08 (6)
- Thank you guys (and more clarifications) - raq 07:07:32 03/18/08 (1)
  - Goop cement is also good - Dave Garretson 15:59:48 03/18/08 (0)
- "as high voltage axials are scarcely available" - Chris O 13:35:29 03/17/08 (3)
  - RE: "as high voltage axials are scarcely available" - raq 13:46:41 03/17/08 (2)
    - TESA - Lowrider 03:56:53 03/18/08 (0)
    - RE: "as high voltage axials are scarcely available" - rafael 15:37:45 03/17/08 (0)
capacitors? (help please) - wh0w4@aim.com 12:53:23 03/17/08 (13)
- RE: capacitors? (help please) - Neff 04:02:26 04/05/08 (1)
  - BTW- 4700uF vs 6800uF - Neff 04:38:24 04/05/08 (0)
- I heard rule of thumb not to go over 50% increase in cap (nt) - K-Bob 10:04:10 03/26/08 (0)
- RE: capacitors? (help please) - Quest 07:45:27 03/18/08 (1)
  - RE: capacitors? (help please) - wh0w4@aim.com 08:30:46 03/18/08 (0)
- Higher voltage yes, higher C, maybe. - trioid 15:36:43 03/17/08 (0)
- RE: capacitors? (help please) - Chris O 13:37:12 03/17/08 (6)
  - Don't "go nuts" - Tweekeng 20:08:36 03/17/08 (5)
    - to answer Quest question.. - wh0w4@aim.com 20:23:08 03/18/08 (4)
      - RE: to answer Quest question.. - becketma@yahoo.com 22:56:15 03/18/08 (3)
        
        *(update)* - wh0w4@aim.com 16:37:19 04/04/08 (2)
        
        RE: *(update)* - becketma@yahoo.com 22:12:17 04/04/08 (1)
        
        RE: *(update)* - wh0w4@aim.com 16:56:25 04/27/08 (0)
Part ID help please. - RickeyM 09:53:41 03/16/08 (5)
- Caution! - reuben 03:47:37 03/17/08 (1)
  - RE: Caution! - Tweekeng 06:39:50 03/17/08 (0)
- RE: Part ID help please. - zanash 23:57:29 03/16/08 (0)
- RE: Part ID - DaveT 12:09:03 03/16/08 (1)
  - Thanks! - RickeyM 18:28:01 03/16/08 (0)
Those with AR RR-77s. Place your disc, label side down on it for a count of ten. - Norm 20:29:09 03/15/08 (26)
- Tried it last night. - kavakidd 11:23:00 03/17/08 (4)
  - "And NO, I can't prove it!" Then you, sir, are a USELESS LISTENER! nt - clarkjohnsen 11:32:52 03/17/08 (3)
    - I know, - kavakidd 11:37:26 03/17/08 (2)
      - RE: Sure you can. - benie 01:23:44 03/18/08 (1)
        
        Tongue in cheek. nt - Norm 05:46:16 03/18/08 (0)
- I hope you can provide proper documentation for this wild assertion! nt - clarkjohnsen 09:56:01 03/17/08 (9)
  - Someone called me a wild ass ertion once...(nt) :o) - Presto 13:16:25 03/19/08 (1)
    - What did you bray back at him? nt - clarkjohnsen 14:22:02 03/19/08 (0)
  - Yep, my paper will be in a forthcoming issue of Scientific American. nt - Norm 10:56:01 03/17/08 (6)
    - See that it is. nt - clarkjohnsen 11:18:26 03/17/08 (5)
      - This.... - alan m. kafton 11:28:07 03/17/08 (4)
        
        Alan, you mean... - Djhymn 12:11:58 03/17/08 (3)
        
        No.... - alan m. kafton 13:22:58 03/17/08 (2)
        
        RE: No.... - Djhymn 19:00:10 03/17/08 (1)
        
        "euphemistical".... - alan m. kafton 19:27:51 03/17/08 (0)
- RE: Those with AR RR-77s. Place your disc, label side down on it for a count of ten. - Quint 05:17:35 03/17/08 (10)
  - I am sure the effect does not last, so you need to repeat it each playing. - Norm 06:27:04 03/17/08 (9)
    - I think the device is demagnetizing the CD. - jea48 08:16:31 03/17/08 (8)
      - "Schumanning" the CD improves the spatiality of the playback - hotbird 10:40:52 03/20/08 (5)
        
        Curiosity killed the cat....... - jea48 11:55:02 03/20/08 (4)
        
        Thanks a lot, jea48! I will try it over the weekend. - Norm 07:00:49 03/21/08 (2)
        
        Thanks for checking out the fridge tweak... - hotbird 09:03:26 03/21/08 (1)
        
        Whew! - for a second I thought you were talking about the other fridge tweak....nt - geoffkait 03:48:52 03/22/08 (0)
        
        Sorry sold my analog rig - hotbird 12:08:53 03/20/08 (0)
      - I have tried these tests. The RR-77 adds an independent effect whatever it does. - Norm 11:10:09 03/17/08 (0)
      - I think they may be doing different things - Quint 09:43:17 03/17/08 (0)
Lazy susan for swapping gear - sanman 10:14:34 03/15/08 (0)
Herbie's now has its own discussion forum... - Wellfed 12:25:52 03/14/08 (1)
- Wait till the mice find the cheese....! - Barry 16:15:45 03/14/08 (0)
Anybody familiar with Core Furniture racks? - kgturner 09:33:27 03/14/08 (0)
cross-pollintation - room treatment for pianos - AlexP 07:19:54 03/14/08 (0)
Crossovers - line level - passive 1st order type!? esp. for 'HP-only' to tweeters. - Timbo in Oz 17:59:21 03/13/08 (6)
- GEEEZE what did I do, Did I FART too loud!!! - Timbo in Oz 15:52:58 03/14/08 (5)
  - RE: GEEEZE what did I do, Did I FART too loud!!! - Square Peg 19:29:54 03/15/08 (0)
  - RE: GEEEZE what did I do, Did I FART too loud!!! - Ron Oehlert 14:20:11 03/15/08 (1)
    - you're too right, once more! ;-)! - Timbo in Oz 15:38:46 03/15/08 (0)
  - Maybe you should try - kavakidd 11:45:16 03/15/08 (1)
    - tah Kava, done! - Timbo in Oz 16:27:05 03/15/08 (0)
solid silver rotary switch, help. - bigapplepieeaterjp 11:13:21 03/13/08 (0)
Nespa Pro - plugmein 04:15:32 03/13/08 (13)
- RE: Nespa Pro - Quint 05:12:03 03/13/08 (12)
  - The interesting question will soon be whether the Nespa does anything for discs going to a server. - Norm 07:24:53 03/14/08 (11)
    - It can't. IT CAN'T! It... just can't... do that... Can it?... nt - clarkjohnsen 10:40:29 03/15/08 (3)
      - It DOES.. It... DOES... I've now heard it myself !... nt - sk 11:22:27 03/15/08 (2)
        
        WAAAAAAHHH!!! But what about all the theory!? It CAN'T!!!! nt - clarkjohnsen 11:31:54 03/15/08 (1)
        
        In Theory... EVERYTHING is possible!!!!!! (nt) - sk 12:01:08 03/15/08 (0)
    - RE: The interesting question will soon be whether the Nespa does anything for discs going to a server. - Mercman 07:59:29 03/14/08 (3)
      - Does the benefit apply to the highest quality readings, such as WAVs? - Norm 18:19:21 03/14/08 (1)
        
        Yes. [nt] - alan m. kafton 20:47:29 03/14/08 (0)
      - Agreed....same benefits, same results. [nt] - alan m. kafton 11:40:10 03/14/08 (0)
    - It does...make a difference using a server. ... - plugmein 07:53:19 03/14/08 (2)
      - Question - Chuck 11:37:45 03/14/08 (1)
        
        RE: Question - sk 12:32:57 03/14/08 (0)
I have a call in for Rigid Fiberglass panels - ArdRi 12:42:28 03/12/08 (0)
Oscilloscope Goldstar os-9020A - Audioquest4life 09:11:39 03/12/08 (4)
- It should be a darn good start if it works. - Ugly 21:41:21 03/15/08 (0)
- RE: Oscilloscope Goldstar os-9020A - Shinto 09:54:58 03/15/08 (0)
- RE: Oscilloscope Goldstar os-9020A - Quest 10:24:52 03/14/08 (0)
- RE: Oscilloscope Goldstar os-9020A - bluelobster 08:00:20 03/14/08 (0)
Arcam Alpha9 cd player mods - Paulie 14:27:06 03/11/08 (3)
- Can't help you with a mod, but can tell you a good aftermarket power cord will make a world of difference..nt. - jea48 08:35:53 03/12/08 (1)
  - Agreed - Metralla 08:54:55 03/15/08 (0)
- RE: Arcam Alpha9 cd player mods - zanash 00:02:31 03/12/08 (0)
What do I Have Here? - EVGuy 16:01:03 03/10/08 (8)
- In simple layman language, it is a tuner 'magic eye'. (nt) - cheap-Jack 07:28:17 03/11/08 (3)
  - Brightness increases as you hone in on the precise frequency—visual tuning aid NT - David Aiken 14:58:33 03/14/08 (2)
    - How? (nt) - cheap-Jack 10:53:25 03/17/08 (0)
    - RE: Brightness increases as you hone in on the precise frequency—visual tuning aid NT - EVGuy 07:34:10 03/16/08 (0)
- RE: What do I Have Here? - Awe-d-o-file 16:15:36 03/10/08 (3)
  - RE: What do I Have Here? - EVGuy 17:11:07 03/10/08 (2)
    - RE: What do I Have Here? - becketma@yahoo.com 18:14:01 03/16/08 (0)
    - RE: What do I Have Here? - sailor321 13:05:33 03/12/08 (0)
Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 - Quint 10:22:13 03/10/08 (5)
- RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 - satfrat 16:20:55 03/10/08 (4)
  - RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 - Quint 05:26:10 03/11/08 (3)
    - RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 - hotbird 05:33:25 03/11/08 (2)
      - RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 - Quint 05:54:44 03/11/08 (1)
        
        RE: Just ordered a KingRex PSU for my RR-77 - satfrat 10:04:12 03/11/08 (0)
Question: How does the KingRex PS hook up to the RR-77? - Quint 14:22:08 03/09/08 (4)
- RE: Question: How does the KingRex PS hook up to the RR-77? - hotbird 17:49:21 03/09/08 (3)
  - I would think you would want to put a good IEC chassis mount on it also. nt - Norm 21:09:42 03/09/08 (2)
    - But mine came with an IEC chassis.... - hotbird 21:23:21 03/09/08 (1)
      - RE: But mine came with an IEC chassis.... - satfrat 16:31:28 03/10/08 (0)
Quality door to listening room? - Fatbosco 12:01:56 03/09/08 (13)
- RE: Quality door to listening room? - cdb 13:11:11 03/12/08 (1)
  - RE: Quality door to listening room? - Fatbosco 09:50:54 03/13/08 (0)
- We used a door intended for exterior use - Ted Smith 17:03:37 03/09/08 (3)
  - I did this too; a solid door with mahogany veneer from Home Depot... - Steve Parry 12:12:15 03/10/08 (2)
    - RE: I did this too; a solid door with mahogany veneer from Home Depot... - Ted Smith 13:42:53 03/10/08 (1)
      - Yeah, my problem is especially in the winter... - Steve Parry 12:24:18 03/11/08 (0)
- RE: Quality door to listening room? - David Aiken 13:34:35 03/09/08 (6)
  - RE: Quality door to listening room? - Fatbosco 13:57:07 03/09/08 (5)
    - RE: Quality door to listening room? - racerguy 07:27:38 03/10/08 (4)
      - RE: Quality door to listening room? - Dawnrazor 05:18:41 03/12/08 (2)
        
        RE: Quality door to listening room? - racerguy 08:54:51 03/12/08 (1)
        
        Thanks nt - Dawnrazor 20:25:16 03/13/08 (0)
      - RE: Quality door to listening room? - Fatbosco 00:45:26 03/11/08 (0)
crossover/driver phase relationship - waltr 10:03:57 03/09/08 (4)
- RE: crossover/driver phase relationship - Ron Oehlert 10:18:32 03/09/08 (3)
  - Ron, maaaaate, ave a decko at my post re 1st order passive HP's done at spkr level versus at line level - Timbo in Oz 14:57:51 03/09/08 (1)
    - RE: Ron, maaaaate, ave a decko at my post re 1st order passive HP's done at spkr level versus at line level - Ron Oehlert 10:45:18 03/10/08 (0)
  - RE: crossover/driver phase relationship - waltr 10:50:13 03/09/08 (0)
speaker terminal to headphone socket - JohnMahler 20:09:56 03/08/08 (2)
- RE: speaker terminal to headphone socket - Ron Oehlert 10:24:34 03/09/08 (0)
- Done it m'seff. - Poindexter 09:47:44 03/09/08 (0)
Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - Quint 10:21:22 03/08/08 (50)
- RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - doak 20:50:58 03/16/08 (0)
- RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - Sondek 15:09:18 03/10/08 (3)
  - All that I can say is that centered between my speakers works best at 60" - Norm 07:40:40 03/14/08 (0)
  - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - Quint 15:47:04 03/10/08 (1)
    - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - Sondek 16:21:28 03/10/08 (0)
- Isolate the RR-77 from vibration!!! - dts-99 12:16:43 03/10/08 (3)
  - RE: Isolate the RR-77 from vibration!!! - satfrat 16:00:30 03/10/08 (0)
  - RE: Isolate the RR-77 from vibration!!! - Quint 13:13:09 03/10/08 (0)
  - RE: Isolate the RR-77 from vibration!!! - MikeInSeattle 13:04:14 03/10/08 (0)
- Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - Djhymn 22:17:08 03/08/08 (10)
  - RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - Quint 08:15:44 03/09/08 (9)
    - RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - satfrat 16:14:53 03/10/08 (8)
      - RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - Dotsystem 04:01:05 03/11/08 (7)
        
        RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - satfrat 09:52:45 03/11/08 (6)
        
        RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - Dotsystem 16:05:37 03/11/08 (5)
        
        RE: Open Question: Is it similar to the Quantum QRT - or even the same? - satfrat 16:55:02 03/11/08 (4)
        
        RE: Quantum QRT - unclestu52 11:27:49 03/12/08 (3)
        
        RE: Quantum QRT - satfrat 12:22:57 03/12/08 (2)
        
        Sorry - unclestu52 22:30:05 03/12/08 (1)
        
        RE: Sorry - satfrat 22:42:40 03/12/08 (0)
- Does it work with headphones? nt - geoffkait 11:47:39 03/08/08 (2)
  - Nirmala is all headphones, all the time... - Wellfed 11:50:19 03/08/08 (1)
    - RE: Nirmala is all headphones, all the time... - geoffkait 12:26:41 03/08/08 (0)
- RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - hotbird 10:37:49 03/08/08 (26)
  - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - chad@fsmail.net 04:37:03 03/13/08 (10)
    - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - dts-99 08:56:53 03/13/08 (2)
      - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - hotbird 09:12:38 03/13/08 (1)
        
        RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - satfrat 12:31:30 03/13/08 (0)
    - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - Quint 05:19:36 03/13/08 (6)
      - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - chad@fsmail.net 03:56:18 03/14/08 (2)
        
        RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - chad@fsmail.net 03:45:41 03/15/08 (1)
        
        RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - HumanMedia 04:51:24 03/23/08 (0)
      - I tried 2 different power supplies now - hotbird 09:19:48 03/13/08 (2)
        
        RE: I tried 2 different power supplies now - dchan88 06:52:20 03/14/08 (0)
        
        Now that's good to hear - satfrat 12:52:48 03/13/08 (0)
  - RE: Disagree about placement - NAL 12:06:29 03/09/08 (5)
    - Agree with your assessment - Quint 05:52:24 03/10/08 (0)
    - RE: Disagree about placement - hotbird 17:57:25 03/09/08 (3)
      - RE: Disagree about placement - NAL 18:51:20 03/09/08 (2)
        
        Oh well, - hotbird 21:27:31 03/09/08 (1)
        
        RE: Oh well, - satfrat 02:42:13 03/10/08 (0)
  - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - Quint 11:34:13 03/08/08 (8)
    - RE: Acoustic Revive RR-77 initial impressions: What IS this thing??!! - posbwp55@msn.com 11:48:29 03/08/08 (7)
      - Kings Rex PS - Awe-d-o-file 18:38:51 03/09/08 (1)
        
        RE: Kings Rex PS - satfrat 09:41:27 03/10/08 (0)
      - It is a strange device. I certainly would not have been the first to buy it. - Norm 21:18:54 03/08/08 (4)
        
        RE: It is a strange device. I certainly would not have been the first to buy it. - satfrat 13:06:00 03/09/08 (3)
        
        I am a firm believer that people's systems and taste differ. Sorry if that offense you. - Norm 14:02:06 03/09/08 (2)
        
        RE: I am a firm believer that people's systems and taste differ. Sorry if that offense you. - satfrat 15:26:52 03/09/08 (1)
        
        I will at some point no doubt try another ps. nt - Norm 16:13:21 03/09/08 (0)
running cables parallel - e.goewie@hetnet.nl 03:58:25 03/08/08 (0)
1st order tweeter xovers? Not pros and cons BUT passive line level Vs a single spkr level cap - Timbo in Oz 18:47:26 03/07/08 (4)
- RE: 1st order tweeter xovers? Not pros and cons BUT passive line level Vs a single spkr level cap - andyr 03:43:22 03/21/08 (0)
- I like this design more than anything else. - sser2 19:34:17 03/07/08 (2)
  - ?????? which design And / OR L and C means a 2nd order spkr level high pass, NO? - Timbo in Oz 20:23:23 03/07/08 (