carlsbad
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| unpluggin entire system As fuzztone reports, some amps have a slow start function. It limits current flow into the large power storage devices (caps and inductors) to keep from blowing fuses. If you have one of these type amps, then your manual will tell you so. I hav... | |
| Power cable for Bryston CD players are not high current and don't need a huge power cord. It is likely no improvement will be achieved (whether one is "heard" is a different question. My car always seems to run better after i change the oil, even though I know it runs ... | |
| PS PowerPlant power cables I like the PP10 better. Totally quiet. 80 lbs of metal. zero output impedence. No idea how they did that. Even Paul M admitted the PP10 might be better than the PP12 for power amps. Quite available used. For a cord, I recommend a generic 1... | |
| PS PowerPlant power cables Never have an electron bottleneck between the utility and your amp. I use a 10 awg power cable to supply my PP10. I use a 10 awg power cord between the pp 10 and my amp. Saying "because it is a regenerator" doesn't hold water. It needs power ... | |
| Chord M-Scaler and Should I Want One? I have the Chord Dave. I purchased the M-scaler expecting less improvement with their top of the line dac but I still didn't care for it. I found the best setting was on the pass thru setting so I took it out of the system. I plan to put it bac... | |
| Acoustic Curtain for listening area I'm putting a curtain in front of my TV. I'm just planning to pick a heavy and soft material but I'm going to follow this thread for better suggestions. thanks. | |
| Silver Speaker Cables This forum needs a "hide member" function. | |
| Isolation Springs Deal I bought the black ones that are much less noticable. You can change the number of springs to change the load capacity. My tube amp is heavier in the rear so I took some springs out of the front to make it sit level. I can't say that I heard an ... | |
| Volume Change from Media Server to CD Not familiar with JR media but the volume output allows you to match with your other sources. the CD player is almost certainly default at full volume so have you tried turning the media player up? If full is 100 then it might match much better. | |
| Amp straight into the wall Not familiar with your Torus 15 but many power "conditioners" do more harm that good. Easy test to do on a day with no lightning. Do it for a few hours or even a few days. If your power conditioner is limiting your amp you'll hear increased ba... | |
| Anyone using 2 preamps in their rig? An Amp should have 2 sets of inputs. This would make you happy and also provide an HT bypass for those who need it. | |
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? Innuos Zenith Mkiii streamer. | |
| streamer need........... My system is the Innuos zenith mk 3 streamer to Chord Dave Dac to Decware ZMA 25th anniversary. I focus on a system with great resolution and soundstage. I know you won't make a decision based on my input. I'm just a data point. Best of luck. | |
| streamer need........... THere are manufacturers who will make equipment in any price range. Streamers is an area where there is less room to advance. I found a disappointinly small improvement going from a good $500 streamer to an excellent $4500 streamer. Not sure the... | |
| Audio Mirror Reflections 45 watt SET vs Line Magnetic 805ia I haven't heard Audio Mirror but I do have an Ayon, another 6c33c amp made in central Europe with polished stainless steel. My complaint about the Ayon is that it has too many features. I feel like the swiss army knife approach touches the signa... |