1971gto455ho

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How to test speaker cables by ChatGPT
I would think dynamic performance, clarity and details, noise floor, imaging was mentioned…. Listening dah !! And who cares what they’re made of ? Whatever spec tests are done along with finding something that sounds good to you, is really all tha... 
An interesting experience with power cable.
As he turns on his Walkman   
An interesting experience with power cable.
@audphile1 With much pride it’s not over kill, 4 x 5’ 6” columns that love dipping in the 1 ohm area. Room is a decently dressed 36 x 22 with 10 x 12” woofers,12 electro static mid. range of various sizes, you can enjoy close to live possibly ev... 
An interesting experience with power cable.
I’ve two Lincoln welders, 240 V 50 amp. each. Both use eight gauge cable. So people are to believe a small amplifier needs 8 gauge ? I use two amps weighing 136 lbs each putting out 500+ watts per Ch. at .003 Thd., their hard wired with 12 gauge a... 
Speaker Cable Recommendations - Under 2k
And there’s the SoundGuys January 2023 revived coathanger test that is an interesting read. Try it and smile  Cheers   
Speaker Cable Recommendations - Under 2k
@mihorn , Now that’s cheep, promoting his own crap on an audio discussion form. Bye-bye buddy..  
How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers?
IMO whether you’re an audiophile or a plumber doesn’t matter, people shouldn’t drop in and jam their hands on anything without asking ! Find new friends or train the old ones at the door ! Cheers  
Whittling down my choices to a final few pair...
Agree with most, you should find a way to hear any and all first. And hopefully then check out the used market. Depreciation in 4-5 years is insane, worse than buying a new car !  Cheers   
How long do speakers last?
I think in depends on the condition, restoring, parts availability, and bang for your buck. My last project refurbished late model IRS Betas, was time consuming and certainly not cheap. The all in cost has me smiling as that I’m sure is a fraction... 
Power cord length
@clearthinker  You do believe tonal quality can be addressed simply by manipulating the AC wires coming from the final wall socket going into your equipment ? And of course same with the noise dragged from never never land. Lol   
Interconnect advice needed
Sounds like you’ve got all the answers and are just opening a debate again on the pros and cons  of cables. Respectfully, a waste of time. Cheers   
What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey
@tannoy56 l do realize the value if quality, vintage or otherwise. As I’ve said many times clean power, a well appointed room and selectively purchased high end will put a smile on most. Enjoy what you’ve got. Cheers  
What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey
I Feel sorry for the effort some have to put into any hobby only to end up questioning their sanity. Is it that they’ve had to buy a whole pile of junk only to realize it takes more than that, life is too short to spend a chunk of it on the likes ... 
Why is it that every time, lately, that I'm interested in a thread...
There was an opening on the Tekton assembly line bubble gum, rivet, and glueing section. Cheers      
Dedicated Line - Things to consider
What I’ve done making 2 outlets suppling 4 high output sockets on 4 breakers. Needed 10/3 wire, 2 hospital grade outlets, 4x  20 amp breakers. Cut/break the gold bar joining the 2 gold screws on both outlets only. From one of the 10/3 wires put re...