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What length digital cable?
Oops!!! I had it totally backwards – look below for the correct information – I was confusing capacitance and impedance. Sorry.Important considerations for digital cables whether audio or not:a) Impedance(Ohms) represents the total resistance that... 
What length digital cable?
Doesn't a lot of this have to do with the nominal impedance of any given cable?...Specifically, it is my understanding that an increased length of IC has increased impedance (as seen by the components).If one considers that as frequency increases ... 
The Canadians that visit the site
What abt us dualies? I'm between Ohio and T.O. every month - Awdeeofyle 
any silversmith cable users?
Was considering Silversmith cables vs. Goertz silver AG2/3, Stealth ultimate ribbon, Acoustic Zen, or Mapleshade. Anyone compared/contrasted any two or more of these? I know that the prices are all over the map, as are the geometry's etc. 
What s in front of your chair?
Brianmgrarcom 6" thick Sonex for the hammock material. ...but which wires, and what gauge? ...Silver, copper and what termination? ...Maybe Stevemj could loan us some of his zip-cord? ;) 
PS Audio Ultimate outlet
The Devil DOES live! ...His name is Stevemj and when a BAD Audiogoner dies he’s sent to Radioshack ...There in the polyester pit of hell is Stevemj (clad in a green velvet tuxedeo and sporting SPL & multi-meters) plays nothing but baddly recor... 
What s in front of your chair?
Anybody tried hanging a hammock from the listening room ceiling yet? ;) 
Shunyata Hydra
There were references to the Hydra over a month ago when the subject of great powercords came up. Several members had just received new Hydras and said that they would be burning them in. ...So where are you folks at? What has your experience been... 
APC Line R 1250, Is it Hazardous?
Good Question Dekay. I too just purchased a SmartUPS 1000xl for my server and was thinking of plugging it in (to see if I noticed a benefit). After reading your concerns I'm hesitant to try. Platinumears ...O.k. so htese models put out a pure 60hz... 
Speaker punishing bass
Anyone familiar with the Dorian Recordings "sampler". There are several organ tracks on this disc, and one track in particular "Gnomus" (Not sure of the spelling) goes quite deep. Not sure how low these notes go, but suffice to say DEEP. Another a... 
Marble to place speakers on?
Good thread. Thanks for visiting/revisiting this topic.I'd been quite interested in placing marble slabs under my speakers, but found it difficult to source reasonably priced marble/granite, and was also warned-off by several Audiogon members.Memb... 
Silver or copper cables?
Wasn't this thread about Silver vs. Copper? Stevemj Why not start a new thread? I'm certain that many folks would be interested in indulging you on the subject. FYI there are many things that effect the sound of a wire. One could categorize these ... 
Silver or copper cables?
What's up Stevemj? This is at least the second post I've come across where you're cuttin it up. Do you really believe your utterances or are you just looking to spice up what you see as being a dull forum?If your experience tells you cables don't ... 
FIM silver speaker cables
Cantor, I have to concur with Jctubes. While I can't endorse FIM cables (because I haven't listened) there are a lot of cables that I would suggest. As always they are dependant on preference. I'd start with Acoustic Zen, Goertz (copper or silver ... 
PMC FB1 Speakers
I just got finished listening to a loaner pair of PMC FB1's - returned them to the dealer today. Initial impressions are: Very impressive bass for such a small speaker/driver - transmission line really makes a huge difference. Although the bass wa...