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| Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality... I'm afraid the above idea would cause a LOT of problems in the neighborhood, AND void my 5 year warranty!I thank those who stuck to the idea of this post and actually offered some helpful advice. To the others...at this point I think I am going to... | |
| Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality... My meter tests out to 4 digits, and it was quite a significant difference. Here is a test done by HiFi Test magazine in the same fuses:Measuring technique: If there is a marked difference in the listening test, you should be able to measure it, or... | |
| Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality... That's what your ears are for. I did also test the Hi-Fi tuning fuses with a resistance meter just for kicks, compared to the stock fuses, and yes, they did consistently show less resistance on the meter. | |
| Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality... Sorry to have opened up such a can of worms here... I was hoping not to ruffle the feathers of the "non-fuse believers". Yes, standard fuses are non-directional obviously, but the Hi-Fi Tuning fuses are suppose to be installed in the direction the... | |
| Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality... I appreciate the input guys. I did hear an improvement in clarity and improved background details with the one I put in my amp. It was a bit bright at first, but smoothed out after a couple of weeks. I also tried the new Nano Liquid fuse, and it r... | |
| Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality... There are two fuses in the unit, and I was hoping to find someone who was familiar with it before I had to test the directionality by ear, which I have done before with my amp and it's single fuse. It seems to take a about 100 hours for the fuse t... | |
| Am I going to regret the Gallo 3.1s? I think you will need more power than your Onyx SP3 to drive and control the sealed woofer in the 3.1. Also, from my experience with the Gallos, your room is going to be too small. You need to be further away from them in order to get the soundsta... | |
| What is your listening level? I agree with Swampwalker... If you listen at levels in the 110db are for any extended length of time, you are going to do serious damage to your ears that can not be reversed.You should not have to listen at those levels to get any more enjoyment,... | |
| Step Up Transformer 100v Hello again Nagoya;Just checking back with you to see if you have purchased a transformer for yourself yet. I have 2 of the Signal DU-2's I mentioned available for a great deal if you are still considering one. They are quite heavy at 56lbs each, ... | |
| SET sound without a lot of money Listen to an Almarro 318B or an Audion Sterling Integrated. Both put out about 18 w.p.c., sound excellent, and are well under $2,000 on the used market. Match them with moderately efficient speakers, sit back, and let the music flow! | |
| best overall speakers at low volume? I agree with Dweller and Zmanastronomy. At low listening levels, it has to do with the quality of the attenuator in your electronics (integrated or pre-amp) as to how much detail will be delivered to your amp section and speakers.When it comes to ... | |
| Smooth/Musical Bookshelves upto $1500 - $2000 Could you clue us in as to what kind of amplification you will be using? A good suggestion can not be made without knowing... | |
| Step Up Transformer 100v Yes, I have constructed a D.I.Y. power transformer that can be configured as a step up or step down transformer for my audio system. It can put out 104, 110 or 120 volts. As a bonus, it can also be wired to put out balanced power which makes a gre... | |
| Burson Audio low level noise It sounds like a ground hum issue to me. I previously owned a Burson 160D that gave me a slight 60hz hum when hooked to my amp. I ended up having to ground the 160D to my amp using a lightweight piece of wire. Wrap the wire around a chassis screw ... | |
| Standmount speaker... Cardas Method or manual Each room is different, as are the speakers. The Cardas method is a good point to start from, but it is not always the best for many rooms. A good way to find the correct position for placement is to start with a equilateral triangle from the list... |