The best tweaks EVER..
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All I meant really was there are so many things wrong just on the level of room acoustics it would take a major investment in time and effort and unless you were an outstanding DIYer considerable funds to address everything. For example how many folks map out the entire 3D space of their room to locate all the sound pressure peaks? Obviously some room treatment is better than none. |
If you haven’t spent big bucks on room treatment the odds are very good you haven’t done it right. Let's be honest, if you haven't spent big bucks on anything and everything audio related the odds are very good you haven’t done it "as right as it otherwise could be". However, that doesn't mean you cannot get very good sound :) |
@chrshanl37 Yes funny, and on the right track. I do an ear wash every two months or so. When I think of best tweak, I correlate it with an affordable one. Having said that, I've been a big fan and experimenter of/with springs for a few years. I recently purchased a set of 4 Connex shock-proof anti-vabration isolation feet from www.partsconnexion.com @at $37.50. It's a complete, viable product that allows you to experiment with different loading and even comes in a cool box. It's a no-brainer for hearing the benefits of a low cost, well made product. |
317 posts12-10-2017 11:30pmStandard fuse tweak 311 posts12-09-2017 12:34amA test, for anyone who is interested. Take a 1 1/2 inch piece of painters tape ( I use the blue Scotch 3M 1 inch width size roll ), cut this piece the long way, to get yourself a 1/2 inch wide strip, and apply it on the glass of the fuse, leaving a bit of the glass showing on each end of the fuse, and put the fuse back. Of course, make sure the equipment is off, when you are doing this, clean the ends of the fuse of fingerprints, reinsert the fuse, and listen. Keep in mind, the equipment needs to warm up ( restabilize ). Do 1 fuse at a time. Can do this on any fuse. Let me know what you hear ? And yes, I am a tweaker. mrdecibel311 posts12-09-2017 12:36amMaybe, just maybe, keep the fuse in the same direction as before removing it mrdecibel317 posts12-10-2017 11:39pmAnother tweak that works : 312 posts12-10-2017 5:13pmThere is a relatively new product called Anti Vibration Magic, which works. The painters tape mimics the same effect. A buddy of mine uses black electrical tape ( which comes in many colors ). AVM is quite expensive ( imo ), and is used by a few high end audio manufacturers, and is very popular in the diy community. A long, long time ago, I was one of the 1st ( that I knew of ) that used mortite, under the platters of direct drive tts. At that time, I had a friend who was an engineer with Nakamichi, who told me about a simple and easy tweak, that I have been doing for years ( similar to AVM ). This tweak was to use a non glue, waterproof, silicon sealant, available at your Lowes or HD ( even Walmart ), and with a tooth pick ( or something like it ), apply to areas within a component. Wiring, capacitors, circuit boards and the chassis. Caveat : MUST LET IT DRY. It is all removable, and, can be quite messy. But, incredible improvement. This can be for the same purpose as adding a piece Dynamat ( or similar product ) to the underside of a component lid, to dampen vibrations. Anyone who feels I am looney ( kosst ), I do not care. Never knock it until you try it. MrD mrdecibel312 posts12-10-2017 5:29pmIf anyone wants to try it, I use Dynaflex 230, window and door sealant, by DAP. It is available in a squeeze tube, but I purchase it in the 10.1 ounce tubes. If you purchase it in these larger tubes, you need a caulk gun, and, need to puncture a seal at the bottom of the tip ( after cutting off the tip itself ). The color does not matter, but I use clear. It comes out white, but becomes clear after it dries. I finished up a Monster Cable power thingy, and, unbelievable ( not my first conditioner ). Another thing. i DO NOT DO THIS ON ANY EQUIPMENT UNDER A MANUFACTURES WARRANY, as it would likely void it. I only dabble in the used market anyway, and, I do it to products I intend to keep.mrdecibel312 posts12-10-2017 5:40pmOne last thing. There are many parts within a component that are temperature sensitive, in other words, get hot ( transistors, resistors, transformers, tubes ), that I encourage caution. I do not apply on these, but if given room and with proper heat dissipation, certainly around them. For tubes, I recommend dampers, and not caulk ( or AVM ).mrdecibel312 posts12-10-2017 5:45pmLast thing. Certain parts within a component chassis are very heat sensitive, and require dissipation of that heat ( transistors, resistors, transformers, and some others ). Proceed with caution. I leave these components alone, but will apply around them if given the room for proper heat dissipation. Tubes, I recommend dampers, nothing more.geoffkaitmrdecibel |
Synergistic Research Blue Fuses Bybee internal Quantum Signal Enhancer High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Magnetic Wave Guide Herbie’s Audio Lab: UltraSonic Rx Tube Dampers Tenderfeet Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders Square Fat Dots Core Power Technologies Equi=Core 300 Balanced Power Cable HiFi Collective RCA Shorting Plugs (for unused inputs) highend-electronics Digital Terminator (for unused SPDIF outputs) All of these have proven very effective in removing various types of unwanted noise in my system. Their effects are complimentary & cumulative, and have greatly increased musical involvement and enjoyment. |
My first introduction into Audio Tweakdom was a set (6) of Tiptoes to spike the floor-standing speakers to the floor. It was a nice improvement for sure. I call it my best tweak because it opened my eyes to the possibilities. What I used to refer to as my living room, is now referred to as "Tweaksville." Some of the more successful tweaks over the years have been: 1. SR Blue fuses. 2. SR HFT’s (10 pack). 3. Shatki Holograms -- Four; one in each corner of the room. 4. Custom turntable belt from originlive.com 5. Solid Mapleshade maple 2" platforms spiked to the floor. 6. Herbie's tube dampeners. And finally - one of the best of all, if not THE best. THE SECRET MEGA-TWEAK .... SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED. STAY TUNED ... Frank |
