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| Interesting link on hifi stuff (2) Sean how did you post the link? I like it. I don't know what to think about audio myths, it would be good to hear with / without Black gate caps but not easy to do. | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? 2) negative AU to positive LF. I don't get this. How is the wire negative when it's hooked up to a positive (red) binding post? | |
| Onix A-120, opinions Please don't be too quick on my negative comments.Here is a link:http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=general&n=182160&highlight=onix&r=&session=http://www.audioasylum.com has HUGE archives on Onix stuff.One member uses the On... | |
| Design an entire system for $800? ? goto http://www.jandr.com. Teac Ref 300 receiver for $299 or TEA AGH500 Ref 500 receiver $369.Speakers:Acoustic Energy Aegis EVO 1 $300 or the older Aegis 1 $200.B&W DM601 series 3 $450 (ask for 10% discount)B&W DM303 for $350 or soMonitor... | |
| Opinions on McIntosh CD Players? Try the McIntosh DVD player. It won't play CDR's but for the price of something like $2,800 sound was quite good. Unfortunately I couldn't compare side by side to Cary or Meridian but I will risk saying it's in the same league as it was a good bum... | |
| Onix A-120, opinions People have described the Onix as bright SS sound. Creek would be more neutral. Why not try the SEARCH function at the discussion's main heading for more info? | |
| Love for music shatter by highend equipment I got 20th Century remasters of The Ohio Players and was really happy with the sound. So you could try any 20th Century remasters.I agree about old Genesis CD's. But I've heard the Supernatural CD complaint before. Someone said it had a lot of com... | |
| AA Capitole MKII/ CD Burner to use with it Marantz recommends TDK or Sony on their newer CDB's. I have had the best luck with these brands. BAD luck with Maxell, Memorex, etc.Marantz recommends Mitsui Gold for their older CDB. I was originaly using Mitsui but had some read erors and ruined... | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? 1) Make sure are four spikes on speakers are firmly touching the floor. Any wobbling seems to affect imaging and clarity.2) try http://www.audiotweaks.com for other ideas. | |
| How often do you upgrade your other passions? If only my girlfriend could get..... Well that would be a great upgrade. | |
| Does your system sound better in the winter? Phild you might consider a Tripp-Lite LS 604 line conditioner ($138.65 with $10,000 insurance). This device will bring voltage as low as 87 volts up to a minimum of 107 volts. A maximum of 140 volts down to a maximum of 126 volts.Don't risk ruinin... | |
| DIY speaker: braid vs twist vs straight Any thoughts on silver or square magnet wire?Naim uses square wire for some reason.http://www.audiotweaks.com had people using 18 ga silver wire for $1.50/ft from http://www.tobackgold.com and putting 100% cotton shoe lace over it. Less resistance... | |
| Love for music shatter by highend equipment I want to know about Mahandave's $500 world beater. My $500 is a Yamaha piano craft for $350 plus Aegis 1 speakers $179. | |
| DIY speaker: braid vs twist vs straight If you want heat shrink teflon tubing:http://www.mcmaster.com has teflon moisture proof tubing for $10.00 for 4 foot length. .015" wall thickness. P/N 7960K31."The PTFE outer layer shrinks for a tight fit and the FEP inner layer melts to provide a... | |
| DIY speaker: braid vs twist vs straight This has been a very helpful thread.Audioquest says "Simple evaluation of multiple sizes reveals that audible skin-effect induced anomalies begin with a strand (or conductor) larger than .8mm. A much smaller strand yields no benefits but encourage... |