I havd had the Duelund cables pretty decent but not in the same league .I have done direct testing several others arrested to .The best measuring tool is your ears .I have had many variations .
If you choose to not try other cables for whatever read on
That's on you . Many times people knock what they don't understand or out of added expense. .I have forgotten more then most if you will ever knowmsnd uour snide immature remarks.That is all I will say on this matter !! |
Jafant thanks for sharing that , some people feel minimal spending on cables
is all that is needed ,any more monies a waste,not true ,but I cannot advocate
a $15k pair of 6 ft Speaker cables either my limits are $1500 per cable
capacitors are another taboo thing many donot understand I have spent 20years
comparing and documenting runin Times ,combinations and the elimination
of all Electrolytic caps in a Loudspeakers Xover ,to this day some companies still
do . Duelund capacitors Top cast,and Hybrid are without peer. Very expensive that is why 10% Duelund with a qualifying matching brand Clarity,or Mundorf a good example .the New Duelund Jam caps are a tremendous cap and bargain for a Duelund Cap built Like a cast except for paper housing which is better.
enough of my testing .many ways to improve your system .i am always available
to help others if they ask. Tip of the day ,buy 99% isopropyl alcohol to clean all
contats including tube pins AC connectors and everything else, Buy Stabilant 22
it is by far the best contact enhancer use on everything a thin coat and lasts for over 10 years . NASA has been using this for over a decade .my tubes sounds better for sure as well as whole system. Go to Stabilant website and read the masses of applications and clients. Happy listening !! |
Thanks fellow Audiophiles at least I know there are some of us that are willing to take the chance into the unknown and risk sometimes a lot to get close to what we would call Audio Heaven !!
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To be totally honest I am far better building an Audio system them grammar, my opologies. |
Crimp connectors like the Furutech 24k Gold over Phosphor bronze is night and day better then solder ,lead is not too good
of a conductor. My speakers have Goldplated Copper Mundorf screw terminal Xover board. If you use bare Copper buy the Stabilant-22 it not only enhances the conductivity,but prevents
oxidation for a minimum of over 12 years if not disturbed.
go to the Stabilant site. if NASA uses it it is superior. |
Hello You are correct in part . I have had several cables from other Audiophiles brought over and my current cable was superior in musicality . My system has so much better components then most $$
megabuck units . I owned a Audiostore in Europe and found out long ago
most of your name brands give average parts quality and a pretty face .
inside the capacitors are most certainly lacking even more so with most Loudspeakers for example ,wiring,resistors I have 0 crystal copper wired throughout my system
the Verastarr speaker cable even built the wire harness for my open baffle speakers. I just spent $500 just to flavor my speakers a bit more and it was not
Duelund way over priced and many feel that my combinations just bring more realism or flavor to the table. I have well over 10,000 hours just in voicing capacitors
sometimes Audio is way too compulsive . I have spent days trying to find fault then just listen . I have saved $1000s in what a reference big name company would charge with as good or better results just implementing the correct
boutique parts, p.s I have had people say all capacitors sound similar .
or a power cord should all sound similar .many engineers have Tin ears I have found out. Some capacitors take weeks to fully settle in an engineer says 24 hours .
a perfect example a Vacuum Tube does not measure that great
compared to a solid state devise . But can sound dam good .everything has
a value somewhere. Happy Listening.😎🎶 |
Bac 2 vinyl get with the program.
The electricity coming in is one thing you have magnetic fields and RF noise.on a
Untreated wire. If a factory is near house can be picked up.
Dedicated cables work to better the signal, the aftermarket cables for one a 6-9
Pure Copper cable ,with RF shield is many times a more clean signal and is in fact the start of your signal path from vomponent to line conditioner . If you think a stock $10 beldon power cord
Brings you the same Audible benefits, then every Audiophile in the world
Is deaf- what you failed to mention was what power cord do you use ?
How about interconnects ,Loudspeaker cable . For you to make a blank statement
Is pure ignorance . I owned a Audio store for over 8 years , and I have proven on Many instances the merit of spending at least 20% of your system on cables.
Currently I have moved up to Verastarr Audio cables .which in fact several
Reviewers personally own and they were not free of charge. Far from it.
Proper cable design geometry is not black magic ,more Science . |
Myself use a 20% rule for Myself ,Is that wrong ?
These are only guide lines .I knows people who gave spent $35k on cables
$15k on power cords alone. The Verastarr Silver alloy foils are = to a awg9 gauge
And every piece of gear just sounded music more resolved and natural noise floor included much lower. Are they worth $3k each ? If you can afford then why not
When the rest of your system is top of the line. It is all relative to what you have ,
Can afford ,and willing to spend . I remrmbrr Kimbers Black Pearls.
6ft Loudspeaker cable statement. - $$ 15,000 and several were sold.
The sky is the limit in Audio.
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Yes mainly direct sales , and if buying, especially more then one item
Very hood deals can be done, and he offers a solid 30 day money back
Satisfaction guarantee. I sent back one time a umbilical cord for my dacs external power supply .not to be undone he bought a oyside barrrl connectors and Double Copper foil leads ,shielded .Much better. Just to not be undone he takes great pride in musicality, even in power cords.
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That makes no sense whatso ever. I guarantee one of my Verastarr power cords
Would add considerably to the fidelity. I have owned a Audio store and
Seen all the B.S. that they provide.the stock power cord is not even that good.
Any quality aftermarket cord would add more fidelity.
What gauge is the wire for starters ? How many wpc is your amplifier ?
Is it a integrated,receiver ? |
One thing j do know, and better then half the people do not.
Having been directly involved in modding my equipment.and owning a Audio store I speak from facts. Less then 25% of the cost actually goes into the cost of mtg,
Everything else is overhead and at least 45% dealer markup. Meaning the internal parts are at best average ,until you start spending over $10k it is just a fact if life
In electronics thst is why Modwrigh t Audio,red wine and others have been so successfully better parts quality in key locations .I have 20 years of this my whole system us built with synergy ,not $$ in mind ,thst being said
Quality capacitors,resistors, all cost$$ a that too goes for wiring ,controls ,
Marana is not what Marantz once was .hand built Vacuum tube made in USA.
Even they have several 3-4 price quality groupings like Copper chassis these bits and more are in the $$4k and up grouping. You get what you pay for ,usually. |
Toe tap audio why don't you say how much the Sablon power cord was $$
That would give others an idea of how cost effective it would be for them. |
Toe tap audio, Sablon are a very respectable cable and were mentioned in 6moons online Magazine in 2015 the Verastarr grand illusion cables review,
Not quite as complete as the Verastarr cable, but still very good.
That is saying alot . |
Good point edev- i have been using corner Bass busters ,and 2x4 ft absorption
Panels,and first reflection ,even overhead before your seating area for reflections
With carpeting not so much hardwood ,for sure. Today's panels some even have artwork on them under equipment I so acoustics , good Med price Still points $$
A bit pricy I use Herbies a lot .for Vacuum tubes essential, and his tall footers
And vibration pucks. These all add up and keep cables separated and off the carpet. Or floor. Treating your cables the Best out there which Bass uses
Stabilant ,Stabilant-22 is cut with alcohol for tight areas, apply a 12year +
Effectiveness if you are not touching .first clean with 99% isopropyl alcohol
All connectors male,and female including power cords ,and ice inlets high quality
Foam applicators Craig I like best big and small for tube pins the Stabilant
Enhances all electrical conductivity,and protects, go to their sure Many awards .
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The latest Cables and power products ,and very cost effective
High Fidelity cables ,which used patented magnetic technologies ,even their entry level products produce very audible improvement .i rarely buy any new product without spending many hours first . My friend bought some and I know his system well ,the AC plugin line conditioners are excellent ,True theirrca adapters just to sample in your rca sourse cable or their cost effective .05 AC
all under $500 the .05 under $200 and cumulative . Every piece of Audio you own
has magnetic fields . Hifidelity cables patented technologies takes these electrical fields and focus them dramatically lowering the noise floor. |
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