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Notes on music, gear, and the long pursuit of better sound. New most mornings.

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  1. The rule of thirdsThe rule of thirds is the perfect starting point for system setup.
  2. Push, pull or dragWhen it comes to implementing new technology, are high-end companies pushing it? Or are they being pulled or even dragged into using it?
  3. Broccoli and operaExpanding your musical horizons so you can enjoy more is always challenging but worth it.
  4. Window dressingIt's weird that prototypes sound better than fully finished production units in beautiful chassis
  5. Have you ever noticed?Have you ever noticed how much better your car runs after you wash it? This isn't something unique to just you.
  6. Numbers and tastesNumbers always tell the truth if they are in context - but without a reference, they can mislead us badly.
  7. The pure and the practicalThere's pure and then there's practical, sometimes you need a bit of both.
  8. It's just wire...the lastOnce you understand cables can only subtract, not add, the next step is to take advantage of their weakness.
  9. It's just wire...againWire has no ability to add anything to the music. So when we say it adds bass or brightness, what we really mean .....
  10. It's just wireThis wire adds too much top end to the music! I choose instead a cable that is gentle on the top and brings out the bottom...
  11. Remarkable noiseIf you've heard the phenomena of noise separated from the music, you'll get this right away.
  12. One at a timeMaking multiple changes to your system can get you lost pretty quickly.
  13. How solid is your foundation?Building a strong foundation for our AV systems is critical to your success. But there are many choices, which one is right for you?