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When we were thinking of a nice way to start 2022, we thought\u2026why not give the people what they \u201cliked\u201d most throughout the past year, all in one spot! This 2021 blog round-up includes our posts from this past year that received the most engagement, whether it be likes, shares, comments, retweets, Instagram reactions, or however you feel like measuring now-a-days. Here are our favorite blogs, back by popular demand!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect From A QRT Demonstration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nordost\u2019s QRT products are easy and effective to demonstrate in any system. But while their performance improvements are immediate, we recognize that people appreciate knowing what to listen for when they sit down to a product audition. In this blog, we list some of the sonic effects that you can expect to hear when introducing each of our QRT products into your sound system! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grounding Your Hifi System: \u201cNatural\u201d vs \u201cArtificial\u201d Ground<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that not all ground is not created equally?!? Well, it turns out that there are two typs of grounds in your system: Natural and Artificial Ground. This blog explains what both types of grounds are, as well as how you can address them when making improvements to your sound system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make The Most Out of You Bi-Wired Loudspeakers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bi-Wired Loudspeakers can be tricky to set up correctly. However, when done right, they could mean a wonderful audible enhancement for your system! This blog tells you what having bi-wired loudspeakers mean, describes three different ways they can be wired, and lets you know the advantages or disadvantages of each option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cartridge Mounting & Alignment in 6 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correctly mounting and aligning your cartridge is a multi-step process that involves several tools and some patience\u2026but the results are well worth it!  In this blog, we have simplified this process to six easy steps so that you can minimize tracking errors and achieve the most accurate sound from your turntable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Does Cable Design Affect the Audio Performance of Digital Cables?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know that cable design makes a difference. But what aspects of cable design should you pay attention to when looking for a digital cable upgrade? This blog highlights the top four characteristics high performance digital cables must have, and explains how each of these characteristics affect the cable\u2019s performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Five Easy Turntable Upgrades<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several simple tweaks and changes that you can make to improve the performance of your turntable. This blog shares five easy adjustments and modifications to upgrade your turntable in order to get the best sound from your analog system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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