While I was put off with the tone of Anthony's response, still I wonder if it would be fair for us to ask you for measurements confirming that adding the ferrite beads and changing the power tap for your 598 resulting in measurable changes which would account for the "much more laid back sound stage" you are hearing.

Please understand that this is not directed at you Ronomy; it is intended to be a thought provoking rhetorical question.

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