I am a big skeptic with most things audiophilia, but being a sound recording/mastering engineer, I have always used power conditioning products. I have had several over the years, but in all my experiences, none have hit me quite as hard as Richard Gray's.

http://consumerist.com/353938/monster-cables-monster-ripoff-80-markups

Do they meet any industry standards for SAFETY, which is their prime function? Why not ASK magic fuse makers, that "sound" good. To what UL standard is it tested? http://us.ferrazshawmut.com/arcflash/reducing_arc_energies/current_limitation.cfm

I am a big skeptic with most things audiophilia, but being a sound recording/mastering engineer, I am firm believer in power conditioning products. I have had several over the years, but in all my experiences, none have hit me quite as hard as Richard Gray's.

I was just curous if anyone has had a chance to hear any of these Japanese import CDs by JVC using Super High Material technology. So far I don't see too many titles available in this format but was surprised to see Khan "Space Shanty" and disappointed they want $47.98

Greetings, I purchased an AudioRefinement Integrated Amp (called the Complete) several years back (from a Seattle dealer) after reading a positive review. AudioRefinement is part of the YBA French parent company. In fact, the integrated amp was supposed to be similar to the acclaimed YBA Integre. The amp is mostly sweet and unassuming. I set it up last week (after 2 years in the box) and much to my dismay, smoke came from 2 inside locations. The amp has not even been used 200 hours. I need to get it repaired.

All this heavy discussion going on about specs and DBTs, and quantum physics has me itching for some software discussion. In that spirit:

What are your top songs to close out an album?

I'll start (in no particular order):

1) A Day in the Life (Sgt. Peppers)
2) Echoes (Meddle)
3) Hurt (Downward Sprial - juvenile, I know)
4) Desolation Row (Highway 61 Revisited)
5) Flightless Bird, American Mouth (The Shepherd's Dog - Iron & Wine)

New "indie rock" (whatever that means nowadays) band, that is more specifically like "chamber indie" like, say, the Decemberists. Anyone heard them?

I picked up their album "Animal!" because it is only released on Vinyl (okay, downloadable too). Apparently, there was disagreement with their label on what cut of their album to release, so there are two versions "Animal!" (artist's choice) and "Not Animal!" (label's choice). 5 of the 12 songs are the same. I have never heard of this happening before. Anyone?

For many years I have patronized manufacturers that have exhibited a stable product line and also one that has a logical progression in its offerings.

Many manufacturers seem to offer new or evolved products every 3 or 6 months. I cant remember how many times I have read a review where the manufacturer states that the reason for the Mark II version is that they