allanblissett

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REL speakon connection to amp vs speakers
I have tried it both ways, connected to the the amp outputs and the RCA out from my preamp going to my S812. I do prefer the RCA out to sub, it just seems a bit more dynamic and deeper bass. It's a much easier hookup also, especially if you are us... 
Innuos PULSE Mini?
Why is it so ugly ?? It could sound like angels singing, I can't buy ugly.   
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
Totally agree with Mahler123, get a ifi zen bluetooth receiver for $190.00,  use it with  a Android tablet or phone that supports Ldac codec, and it is just simple,  trouble free and amazing sound,  much better than vinyl.  Don't let the price foo... 
I love my analysis plus but...
The guy is just showing what a rip off the so called hi end cable industry is. Any DIYer will easily see this, but those who can only speak with their money will just pay the price. I could  build that exact 6ft pair of cables for less than a hund... 
what size magnepan
I'm using  .7s in a 15×15 room with a Rel S812 sub, and they are perfect, and you don't need a ton of power, and they don't have to be 3ft from the wall either,  so don't let that ditter you.   
how to buy power cords that fit my components (i.e tight and snug)
I use glass tape to make them fit tighter, and support the cables by straping them to shelves or columns of the rack with small cable ties.   
Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET
How much exactly were the WE 300bs ?  
DACs with Preamp Stages, Pt 2
Thanks, I have been looking at those Bel Canto units a lot recently.   
DACs with Preamp Stages, Pt 2
Could you explain your romance in more detail?   
Please help me clean up this stupid speaker cable mistake
I have reterminated Rocket 88, the wires are four solid core , but not too difficult.  
Bluesound Node or Audiolab 6000N
Hmm, thanks, what will they fine to complain about next. Every live performance I have ever been to,  there was a gap between songs.   
Bluesound Node or Audiolab 6000N
Ok,  could someone explain Gapless to me, what gap are we talking about?   
SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation Feet
Well maybe they improved it.i try a bunch of these years ago, and they were kind of bouncy.  I tried them under my heavy  Tannoy speakers,  but they rocked too much. They worked great under my heavy Kenwood turntable however as good replacement fo... 
Upgrade Internal DAC of Node or go with Atoll ST120.
I am waiting a few more months to see if a new ifi zen streamer comes out with improvements.   
How to connect my Cell Phone to my DAC?!?!
Try unplugging the dac and rebooting it,  sometimes that helps.