alexb76
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| Speaker wire selection for inefficient speaker? To answer Kota, I have a receiver with tone control, and an external amp. When I run tone test check, Center is always the lowest and needs +5 dB increase to level out with my left and right channels (B&W 805), hence trying to help it a little... | |
| Weakest digital link: DAC - Streamer - Server? Thanks Cindy, so my assumption is CORRECT, having my Audio files HOSTED on my NAS in a separate room and using a good streamer/DAC to play them will yield the EXACT same results as if I had a dedicated Audio server (Innuos, etc...) in the same roo... | |
| Weakest digital link: DAC - Streamer - Server? Thanks guys, lost of great advice. To be more specific, I currently OWN a nice NAS (Synology DS920+) which I use for backup, PLUS I stream ALL of our movies/TV shows/Baby stuff from it, so it's for sure capable of streaming audio! I also just bo... | |
| Dedicated Music Server/Player WHY do you guys think a dedicated server makes a difference, IF you are using a separate streamer/player that is low noise, and only reads the data off your server (like a NAS)? I am in the dilemma whether to get an Innuos with its own server,... | |
| Best DAC+Volume Control under $1000 (used) Thanks guys... what about using a straight DAC without volume control, and just connecting it to my Receiver CD-input, then pre-out to my Amp?If that route, which of these do you recommend?- Denafrips Ares - Chord CutestPS. My system is:- Zen MK3 ... | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? I am re-opening this, as I am stuck at home and I'd like to take this on to upgrade the cross-over.Could ANYONE recommend WHICH Caps, resistors are suitable for the upgrade that DO FIT on the board, and also improve sound being newer and better co... | |
| Most important technical aspects of speaker wires? Capacitance, inductance, etc... @lalitk Yes, that's why I am looking at Furutech bulk cables, the have both OCC and OFC cables that are premium quality and different gauges. They even have a very high end bulk cable with sleeves and all sorts of insulation just like the $1000+ c... | |
| Most important technical aspects of speaker wires? Capacitance, inductance, etc... Thanks. About Synergetic Research cables. I’ve never heard those, BUT, attended a demo session by their rep or maybe even owner at AXPONA and found him to be incredibly sleazy, snake oil salesman and biggest BSer I’ve encountered in my entire life... | |
| In-wall speakers vs. bookshelves plus subwoofer for Stereo/HT setup @mgrif104 Thanks... I do listen to music both as background, as well as dedicated listening from one chair. Plus, the front speakers act as my HT front speakers in 5.1 channel when watching movies, TV, etc... | |
| In-wall speakers vs. bookshelves plus subwoofer for Stereo/HT setup Thanks, so bookshelves, ensuring the shelf they are placed on, is solid (could make it stone if needed), and maybe even add some isolation stands? My biggest issue would be reflection of sound from the BACK of the speakers, and also sides, as it ... | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? I am now debating whether to attempt this at all, to me, just upgrading caps at random without thinking of what the design and measurements at B&W WITH original Caps were meant to achieve, is not wise. I may make things worse.Now, how do I fin... | |
| Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino? What about if I bought a bulk cable (like Furutech, or Oyaide) and my own plugs and built my own? I think I can get an OFC, or even OCC cable and plugs under $300 and make one. Just curious if I can make the cable-plug connection as good as factor... | |
| Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino? @rodman99999 Hey, sorry if I combined my responses, I didn't mean the snake oil cable comment towards you at all. | |
| Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK... @prof Agreed, I think these speakers are a love it or hate it, are VERY difficult to setup or match to equipment and that's probably why there are varied opinions on em. For me, I have to move on, as none I tried suited my ears, while quite a few... | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? Thanks guys, won't touch drivers but will look into caps, or just sell and buy something else.Now how easy/hard it is to change the caps? Which is recommended to do the same roll-off, crossover as factory intended? Any guide, parts you recommend? |