celander
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| The Science of Cables Is any observation truly idle? To observe is to be alert or at least consciously active. | |
| Preamps OP: Do you want an active solid state preamp? Are you open to passive preamps? | |
| Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers) OP: what kinda budget for a class D integrated amp (“affordable” isn’t defined)? For $4k, you can have this puppy: a GaN-based Technics network/integrated amp that includes a GaN FET driver stage:https://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class-g3... | |
| The Science of Cables It’s worth noting that Mogami was originally used to name a set of 4 Japanese heavy battle cruisers that Japan deployed during WW2. All of them were sunk during the war. “The Mogami class cruisers have been seen by naval architects as a design fai... | |
| Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic Folks should know there is an extensive discussion of the SM of interconnect placement in posts made on the “The Science of Cables” forum thread. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-science-of-cables | |
| Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner?? Bob is the US Distributor. But he can certainly direct one to the US dealer in one’s area. The Inakustik website has some of the US dealers posted there. | |
| Inakustik cables Inakustik cables vary considerably in price. While one need not spend a lot of money on their entry lines, they do have very expensive offerings. Not surprising. | |
| When the Audio Critic was subjective. I seem to recall he was touting some rediculously-priced Class A amplifier in one of his initial issues. | |
| Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic Shotgun speaker cables has been around since the 1970’s. That’s not what the SM is about. If one wants to double up speaker cables, then have at it. Enjoy the SQ benefits! | |
| Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner?? Jimmy, maybe not your “last power filter;” maybe you need another 3500P. LolI’m certainly considering getting another AC-3500P. | |
| System sounds better at night? Since each outlet of the Inakustik AC-3500P is configured in parallel to the other outlets, all outlets have as much power line feed as the others. This is not the case with certain other conditioners (or so-called power distribution centers) in w... | |
| System sounds better at night? For my system, a pair of ATC SCM20-2 active monitors (built-in amps and x-overs), Jay’s Audio CDT2 MK2 CD Transport, Theta Digital DSPro Basic IIIa DAC and Oppo SE83 blu-ray player are plugged into the unit. My preamp, Teo Audio’s The Liquid Pre, ... | |
| Differences between cd transports? Like clean power, feeding a CD playback system with a clean disc will almost always result in improved SQ. (Elizabeth, +1) | |
| Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner?? jbags, my advice is to get one of these puppies. 30 day return policy. Word on the street is that nobody returns it after purchase and end up selling their uber-expensive conditioners. | |
| System sounds better at night? Daytime enjoyment of one’s audio system is hampered by so many things. Solar radiation, demand on the power grid of local utilities, consumer products being used in home, increased airborne particulates, etc. |