bryoncunningham
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| Does this dac exist? Steve - Thanks for the explanation and the advice. FWIW, I agree with you that a person should not choose a dac based on specs or chips.What I am trying to do is maximize SQ (low jitter, error correction), flexibility (distance of computer to dac)... | |
| Does this dac exist? Alex - I am interested in a dac that connects to the computer via ethernet so that (a) the data delivered to the dac can be error corrected; and (b) the computer can be placed at a significant distance from the dac (30 feet+).Steve - Thank you for... | |
| Does this dac exist? Here is what the Wyred DAC-2 manual says about its I2S input:The W4S DAC-2 is equipped with a balanced I2S connection via HDMI. Please note that the DAC will NOT offer playback from typical HDMI output connectors found on many DVD players (or simi... | |
| Does this dac exist? The EA Overdrive has I2S in, but according to the manual:The Overdrive I2S input is compatible with the Empirical Audio I2S standard. It can be driven with a Pace-Car or an Off-Ramp.So it sounds like in order to use the I2S input on the Overdrive,... | |
| Two Jl Audio f113's or one f 212 I'm using a single JL F113. I am also very familiar with the system of a friend who is using a pair of JL F110's. So it's a similar situation: A single larger sub vs. a pair of smaller subs.IME, there are advantages to both approaches, but I think... | |
| mood lighting Room and Board has a nice selection of lighting, which you can see here. Not cheap, but nicely designed and well made. Many of their table and floor lamps have built-in dimmers, which is good for "mood" lighting.Keep in mind that lots of folks com... | |
| DUPLEX RECEPTACLES YOUR EXPERIENCE I use a Synergistic Teslaplex and a PS Audio Power Port. Unlike some other folks, I did not notice much of an audible improvement with high grade outlets. Still, I kept them for peace of mind.One thing I like about both the Teslaplex and the Power... | |
| Inexpensive speaker cable for Merlin Not an original suggestion, but I am using Anticables and am quite happy with them. They replaced a pair of $2k speaker cables from a highly regarded manufacturer. I haven't missed the old cables. YMMV, of course.Bryon | |
| Clarity MR caps for external crossover? I recently initiated a thread on the same topic, which you might find informative. You can read it here. Clarity, Mundorf, and Duelund all came up.Wish I could advise more, but I'm just starting down this road myself. Good luck.Bryon | |
| Speaker crossover mod. Your advice? Jeff/John - I will get a meter to measure the capacitance of the midrange caps before replacing them.Timlub - Thanks for the recommendations. I will take a look.And thanks again to everyone for your input. I will report back after I have ordered a... | |
| How can a 40 watt amp outshine a 140 watt amp Nicely done, Mcphersn. | |
| Speaker crossover mod. Your advice? I have one lingering question regarding the values of the caps for the midrange. Here is how they are labelled on the caps themselves:MIDRANGE CAPSC3 = 56µF 63V, bottom right of this picC4 = 12µF 63V, bottom left of this picC5 = 4.7J 250V, top lef... | |
| Speaker crossover mod. Your advice? Correct. | |
| Speaker crossover mod. Your advice? Just spoke with Jeff from Sonic Craft. Very knowledgable and very helpful. Here is what he recommended:1. Tweeter cap C1. Replace with (2) Mundorf s/o in parallel (1.8uF + 1.8uF)2. Tweeter cap C2. Replace with (1) Mundorf s/o.3. Tweeter Resistor R... | |
| What Product Did You Overspend On? I spent $1.5k on a used pair of interconnects from a highly regarded manufacturer, only to find an interconnect I liked better at less than 1/3 the price.With cables, there are probably a lot of stories like that.Bryon |