# Accessories and Tweaks

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## [Need a good learning remote](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/need-a-good-learning-remote/37840)

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**Author:** [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/need-a-good-learning-remote/37840 "2025-03-04T17:18:47Z")

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I’ve been looking for a learning remote that can deal with both the PS Audio style remote (is it RF?, optical?) and other remotes like my Pass. I tried a couple off Amazon, that were claimed to be universal, and while th…

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## [Acoustic treatment on the ceiling](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/acoustic-treatment-on-the-ceiling/17845)

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**Author:** [@zheng4](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/zheng4)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/acoustic-treatment-on-the-ceiling/17845 "2025-03-04T13:55:26Z")

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Anyone use acoustic treatment on the ceiling? If yes, impression? I have a 15 ft long, 13 ft wide, 9 ft high dedicated 2-channel listening room. My speakers are Focal Sopra N2, positioned along the shorter wall. I have G…

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## [Anybody using Isoacoustics GAIA isolation for speakers?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anybody-using-isoacoustics-gaia-isolation-for-speakers/7213)

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**Author:** [@ithaca9yahoo-com](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ithaca9yahoo-com)\
**Replies:** 179\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anybody-using-isoacoustics-gaia-isolation-for-speakers/7213 "2025-02-24T14:28:09Z")

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I’m thing of adding a set of the “III” to my GoldenEar Triton 2+ speakers and I wondering if anyone had any feed back on them. Thanks

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## [Matrix X-SPDIF 2](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/matrix-x-spdif-2/9116)

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**Author:** [@timm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/timm)\
**Replies:** 5740\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/matrix-x-spdif-2/9116 "2025-02-23T01:55:17Z")

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Hey all … I know some of you have this unit… and I have yet to see any negative review on it… For those unaware - this is essentially a USB to I2S converter that seems to mate well with the DS. All reports give it a th…

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## [A British (English) HiFi product](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/a-british-english-hifi-product/40702)

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**Author:** [@Peter2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Peter2)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/a-british-english-hifi-product/40702 "2025-01-25T19:50:46Z")

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I have given my SGCD a new lease of life, after it developed a fault and had the main board replaced by the UK PS importer. I bought a new Innuos Zen as well, which has curtailed my main hi fi spend for 2025. I have been…

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## [CAD Ground Control is Stereophile Product of the Year](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cad-ground-control-is-stereophile-product-of-the-year/20139)

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**Author:** [@ljsegil](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ljsegil)\
**Replies:** 454\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cad-ground-control-is-stereophile-product-of-the-year/20139 "2025-01-17T18:49:14Z")

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The Ground Control is a passive device made by Computer Audio Design, UK, and is supposed to suppress extremely high frequency noise which the designer claims can have a very deleterious effect on sound quality despite b…

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## [Quadraspire, changing from a Q4 to a SVT rack, observations, may apply to other brands?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/quadraspire-changing-from-a-q4-to-a-svt-rack-observations-may-apply-to-other-brands/40604)

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**Author:** [@sheridd2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sheridd2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/quadraspire-changing-from-a-q4-to-a-svt-rack-observations-may-apply-to-other-brands/40604 "2025-01-13T14:50:06Z")

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I’ve a wooden floor I laid in my music room many years ago. I’ve had a Quadraspire Q4 rack that I’ve had for many years which gave me great service. I especially liked the fact that you could customize shelf heights b…

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## [Best diffusors](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-diffusors/28265)

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**Author:** [@timm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/timm)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-diffusors/28265 "2025-01-11T23:03:39Z")

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I’m looking for some diffusors to put behind my big Maggies. Anyone have any suggestions for best option?

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## [Which room treatment type would you suggest?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/which-room-treatment-type-would-you-suggest/40563)

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**Author:** [@CT\_Patriot](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/CT_Patriot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/which-room-treatment-type-would-you-suggest/40563 "2025-01-10T00:47:15Z")

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I’m interested in taming some echoes for high and mid tones. I believe the pillar in the 1st pic (POV is from behind speaker facing listening area, please ignore random furniture, experimenting…)is the culprit, but also…

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## [GIK Acoustic Sound Block Stackpacks?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/gik-acoustic-sound-block-stackpacks/40537)

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**Author:** [@JWLaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/JWLaudio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/gik-acoustic-sound-block-stackpacks/40537 "2025-01-07T17:28:50Z")

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Has anyone used these GIK Stackpacks? I live in an apartment so would rather not drill and hang things all over the place. These are freestanding/moveable so are a pretty attractive option:

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## [Speaking of record sleeves, any recommendations?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaking-of-record-sleeves-any-recommendations/39950)

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**Author:** [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaking-of-record-sleeves-any-recommendations/39950 "2024-12-04T18:54:49Z")

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Anyone find inner sleeves that aren’t the standard HDPE material?

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## [HumminGuru](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/humminguru/34000)

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**Author:** [@JPKlaber](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/JPKlaber)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/humminguru/34000 "2023-06-16T03:49:35Z")

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Hoping someone has had experience with the Humminguru… Recommendation? Cautions? Where and how did the purchase process work out?

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## [Wellfloat Isolation Devices](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/wellfloat-isolation-devices/35919)

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**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/wellfloat-isolation-devices/35919 "2024-11-16T17:44:35Z")

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Any of the more financially adventurous among us have any experience with: I can’t find any pricing on the Interwebs, but these are pretty appealing at first blush. The products are also just plain pretty.

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## [Great demo of IsoAcoustics footers on speakers](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/great-demo-of-isoacoustics-footers-on-speakers/39953)

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**Author:** [@Audioholic](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Audioholic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/great-demo-of-isoacoustics-footers-on-speakers/39953 "2024-11-13T22:54:16Z")

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Very easy to hear the difference even via YouTube.

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## [Synergistic Research ORANGE Quantum Fuse Vs Blue Fuse](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/synergistic-research-orange-quantum-fuse-vs-blue-fuse/14384)

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**Author:** [@audiophilehi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audiophilehi)\
**Replies:** 461\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/synergistic-research-orange-quantum-fuse-vs-blue-fuse/14384 "2024-10-23T19:10:03Z")

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Has anyone compared the Synergistic Research ORANGE Quantum Fuse with their Blue Fuse?

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## [Tube Depot - Telefunken Sale](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tube-depot-telefunken-sale/39738)

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**Author:** [@john2213](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/john2213)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tube-depot-telefunken-sale/39738 "2024-10-22T18:12:41Z")

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https://www.tubedepot.com/t/tubedepot-sale

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## [Network Isolation gadgets](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/network-isolation-gadgets/38442)

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**Author:** [@nimblegipsy](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/nimblegipsy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/network-isolation-gadgets/38442 "2024-09-12T03:39:07Z")

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I’m hopefully going to buy the PSA AirLens streamer and have the following question: If the AL is galvanically isolated and likewise my PSA DSD, is there a need for expensive so called ‘audio’ quality ethernet cable, ne…

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## [X over restoration. Replace inductors and coils?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/x-over-restoration-replace-inductors-and-coils/38663)

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**Author:** [@ErVikingo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ErVikingo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/x-over-restoration-replace-inductors-and-coils/38663 "2024-09-09T17:53:49Z")

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I recapped my x overs but kept all other components stock. Is there a need to replace inductors and coils? Speakers are Infinity IRS Beta

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## [BHK 300 fuse dilemma](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-300-fuse-dilemma/15281)

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**Author:** [@straightwire](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/straightwire)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-300-fuse-dilemma/15281 "2024-09-07T11:41:48Z")

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I recently swapped out the stock rail fuses (8) with HiFi Tuning Supremes. I would describe the change as smooth and better detailed. Much has been said about fuse directionality and the dependency on other gear in th…

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## [Fidelizer Software](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fidelizer-software/11737)

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**Author:** [@timm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/timm)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fidelizer-software/11737 "2024-08-25T15:07:38Z")

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So @AlAngen was talking about this software a bit …. suggested to try the free version - which I have downloaded… Apparently it stops processes on the laptop and prioritizes certain things on the CPU to increase… you got…

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## [SR Purple Fuses still good?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sr-purple-fuses-still-good/38484)

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**Author:** [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sr-purple-fuses-still-good/38484 "2024-08-22T22:23:15Z")

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Just wondering if people are still purchasing and using SR purple fuses as there are many “new and improved” fuses although at a higher price. I have a full loom of SR Purple fuses in my system and my system sounds good …

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## [How I tuned my amp for warmth and texture using Orea footers](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-i-tuned-my-amp-for-warmth-and-texture-using-orea-footers/38479)

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**Author:** [@rkindel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rkindel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-i-tuned-my-amp-for-warmth-and-texture-using-orea-footers/38479 "2024-08-21T22:20:01Z")

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Recently I replaced my trusty Adcom power amp with the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra. Wonderful amplifier but I was surprised by how much my old amplifier had colored my system in the bass. I found myself wishing for j…

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## [u-BACCH plug in software](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/u-bacch-plug-in-software/34827)

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**Author:** [@lwin1949](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lwin1949)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/u-bacch-plug-in-software/34827 "2024-07-28T13:05:14Z")

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Has anyone tried u-BACCH ? For those who aren’t familiar with it ,it is a $399 plug in BACCH filter for Windows 10 and above and works with J. River 30 and above. I won’t post any impressions at this time as I am still p…

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## [LPS Power Supply Recommendations](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/lps-power-supply-recommendations/38175)

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**Author:** [@tonydennison](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tonydennison)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/lps-power-supply-recommendations/38175 "2024-07-22T21:21:32Z")

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So, late to the party I know, but I just received a Matrix and am looking now for an LPS power supply. I see old postings of uptone used for $200. I see on ebay there are chinese ones listed at $100, but after shipping …

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## [Room Correction Results](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/room-correction-results/32769)

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**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/room-correction-results/32769 "2024-07-22T06:27:19Z")

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OK folks. Finally got around to re-running Anthem Room Correction (ARC) on my system after weeks of fiddling with kit and room changes. See graphs showing measured, target and calculated results below. I am interested…

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## [Clam shells](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/clam-shells/38153)

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**Author:** [@Arenith](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Arenith)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/clam-shells/38153 "2024-07-16T20:35:15Z")

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Whaddaya think of the mechanical properties of clam shells, possibly for use as footers as is? They just feel like a material that could be useful, somewhere. Okay, there are ceramics, but still - clam shells? I use st…

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## [I2S Cable Length Considerations](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-cable-length-considerations/38038)

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**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-cable-length-considerations/38038 "2024-07-05T16:12:34Z")

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OK fellow obsessives, getting into the weeds a bit now — I have 28” and 32” RAL I2S cables. Theoretically, which would be better between my DS Sr. DAC (DS MK I) and the two components I am currently using with the DAC;…

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## [Akiko Audio](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/akiko-audio/32082)

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**Author:** [@michael\_lichnovsky](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/michael_lichnovsky)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/akiko-audio/32082 "2024-06-28T16:47:51Z")

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Hello all. I wonder, how many of us are using products from Akiko Audio from the Netherlands? I’m afraid I’ve become a total fanboy and I’m really hoping I’m not the only one! My main system is Innuos Zen - Chord TT2 - P…

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## [Tube Depot - NOS Tube Sale](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tube-depot-nos-tube-sale/37935)

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**Author:** [@john2213](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/john2213)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tube-depot-nos-tube-sale/37935 "2024-06-27T18:26:14Z")

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Some nice tubes here, if in the market Best, -JP https://www.tubedepot.com/t/tubedepot-sale

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## [Anyone with supertweeters? Experiment with placement advised](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-with-supertweeters-experiment-with-placement-advised/37821)

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**Author:** [@sheridd2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sheridd2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-with-supertweeters-experiment-with-placement-advised/37821 "2024-06-13T18:43:37Z")

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I came near the end of a listening session last night and decided to align my supertweeters more with the treble speaker in my large floorstanders. They were pretty closely aligned, or so I thought. Last disc of the nig…

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