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    twistfunk: How do I set it up so that it doesn't skip when people walk close to it? more »
    bosskev: My microwave oven has a built-in turntable, but every record I've tried to play there sounds terrible. How do I calibrate it? Or am I just supposed to... more »
    daxomni: "Tests are worthless if they aren't double-blind." I really couldn't agree more. The fact that they avoided anything resembling an objective test here... more »
    FightingChance: About the power cables: doesn't every reciever/amp have a block inside where the current is massaged anyway? All of this is such bollocks. If ears we... more »
    closhedbb: As far as the uber expensive power cable goes, hwo is it that an average power cable makes a difference in the power's quality, but the shit cables ru... more »
    zenpoet: This is all well and good, but I have enough money that I just pay the musician to stand next to me a play every time I want to hear their song. It ki... more »
    Nick: and out of curiosity has anyone shared with the owner that for the price of his equipment he can get many of these bands to play for him live? heck, i... more »
    Monty: Regardless of whether the equipment is worth the money, it certainly takes up considerably more space and advertises to every visitor that you are a g... more »
    jepzilla: Tests are worthless if they aren't double-blind. more »
    bosskev: "...a set of $200 cables from Monster (here, playing the unfamiliar role of bargain choice) " Another home run article, John. And when I got to the li... more »
    philibuster: Vinyl is not a ferromagnetic (or paramagnetic) material. That demagnetizer is snake oil. more »
    Nick: that's why i drink bud light bottles. when you get draft it tastes different at every bar you go. that bothers me a whole lot. bottles are more consis... more »
    Lite: hates Illinois Nazis: So, what you're saying is that for those who have the money, it does make a difference, but not enough for those who don't have the money to go out an... more »
    NeoAkira: Talkie Walkie >>>>>>> Moon Safari more »
    balls187: Freaking great article, Giz! MOAR MOAR MOAR, keep em coming. more »
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    How To: Calibrate Your Turntable For the Best Possible Sound

    Did our Listening Test week light up the fire inside to dust off some old records and whip a turntable back into shape to start enjoying them again? It's really easy, and cheap. Here's how. More »
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    Audiophile Test: Speaker Wire, AC Power Cable, Record Demagnetizer

    As promised, here are more details on the unscientific audiophile gear comparisons I did in Michael Fremer's audiocave. They range from the mildly crazy to the borderline batshit—and they were all fun as hell. More »
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    Why We Need Audiophiles

    This is Michael Fremer. He's listening to "Avalon" by Roxy Music on his $350,000 stereo system. It sounds excellent. He's a bit crazy, but if you love music, you need him. More »