carlsbad2
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| Question about Shunyata Power Conditioners @rhg3 You've got the right idea plugging your amp directly into the wall. I wish more people would try it. OTOH, I've bought a couple of amps checp beccause people were providing them inadequate power. but any time you add a power conditioner, ... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @recklesskelly size does matter (in this case). going to a 10 awg power cable, even a generic one from china, will get you most of the way there. | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @secretguy the cable from your transformer to your home is generally at lest 4 awg copper but usually 2, 1 or even 1/0 gauge. What do you propose upgrading it to? It is several times larger than anything we plan to run to our system. Sometimes ... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? So do those in this thread who think power cables make no difference use 18 gauge lampcord to power their amps? https://www.cablesandkits.com/power/power-cords/nema-5-15p/18-awg-6-ft-black/pro-1748/?utm_campaign=(ROI)+Smart+Shopping+-+Big+4+-+Eth... | |
| We are being flooded by headphone ads We had the same thing for a while with audioengine speakers. I think it is subliminal advertising, probably by bots. AI has arrived. PS thanks for pointing it out. I'll quit answering them. | |
| Audio Research Saved! Adding more cash to a failing business will just delay the ineveitable unless changes are made. | |
| Certain frequencies hurt Not an expert but your headphones are probably enough load to keep your transformers from being damaged but I'm not sure. The Senns are listed a 300 ohm which is kindo high. The Hifiman are 50 ohm which should keep your amp happy. I'd be tryin... | |
| Pass INT-25 better than Wilsenton R8? Two totally different amps with totally different sounds. Yes, the Pass is a much better amp. However, I interpret what you say as a clear indication that you like tube amps better. sell the pass and buy an $8000 tube amp and you will be much... | |
| Taylor Swift Concert Prices I am disappointed with the current trend that those who don't work are so quick to spend money that someone else earned. they didn't decide to spend $2k in a vacuum. all their friends are doing it. Not surprisingly, few breadwinners are. Jerry | |
| Chord M-Scaler burn-in advice/input welcomed If ASR hates it, it must be good. Excellent contrarian indicator. I assume you are wired but I’m surprised how many people are trying to stream wirelessly. I first tried the m-scaler with my DAVE while wireless (trying to figure out how to get a ... | |
| No HDMI out from 4K 85" Sony My Denon has a port marked "eARC" that helped. | |
| No HDMI out from 4K 85" Sony @erik_squires Got it working as you describe....not sure I'll keep it this way as it is more convenient to leave my 2 channel sound playing through my main system for occasional TV...but good to know I've got it working. thanks. | |
| Triode wire silver statement power cable vs Verastarr grand ilussion power cable I just googled them. Neither tell me what size the condutors are. I could not find the silver statement listed at Triode labs. Silver is a better conductor than copper by 7%. However, that is not enough to allow downsizing one standard size, e... | |
| Mcintosh 2301 tube amplifier, how much power used from the wall? I haven't done biamping and don't generallly think it is a good idea. I have no problem with trying it but most try it and move back. Your amp has plenty of power for just about any speaker. The "rule of thumb" that you need an external crossov... | |
| No HDMI out from 4K 85" Sony My smart TV (LG) seems to have the same problem. I haven’t really dug into it. I stream with an HT streamer which I send to my HT reciever and then just use my smart TV as a monitor. For watching 2 channel TV (most shows are not in surround soun... |