charles1dad
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| Damping Factor vs speaker sensitivity A high damping factor (DF) is indicative of two things The amplifier has a low output impedance (Which is inversely related to DF). Generous application of negative feedback (NFB). I have yet to come across a reasonable explanation as to why a D... | |
| Turn an Intel macmini into a music server @sns This is why I’d bet on RP device to be superior to stock mini, RP simpler, quieter than mini. Getting mini to good server status require decent outlay of cash and pretty good diy skills. RP devices are plentiful and relatively cheap Wise... | |
| Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance @sns With regard to the discussion earlier today about balanced isolation transformer power cable needs. Here’s Lavricables description of the Grand power cable. ”New carefully braided 30 core pure silver mains cable. • 10 cores of 5N solid sil... | |
| Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance @sns No doubt that trying to achieve/maintain an optimal balance is a worthy objective. I will say that I am very happy with the current sound quality of my system. Which again consist of silver wire speaker cable/IC and copper wire power cables... | |
| Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance @soix Just to be clear my Coincident power cable has been replaced in their line with a newer version that has OCC copper and revised cable geometry. No doubt an improvement over my older generation (Yet excellent) cable. I have considered these... | |
| Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance @soix So my audio system system is based upon a tube foundation. A Canadian brand, Coincident (Not sure if you are familiar with them). 300b SET mono blocks and Line stage which utilizes the 101D (DHT) tube. They aren’t what some may stereotype ... | |
| LPS Umbilical Cords Everything matters. Amen brother!! I'm not the least bit surprised by your listening outcome. In addition, substantial sonic improvement is achievable without necessarily requiring high expense as you have demonstrated. It is understanding wha... | |
| Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance @soix I will do so. The communication with Lavricables has been commendable, very prompt and informative. I placed my order this afternoon and added their 150-hour burn-in service. As you wrote above, I do also believe they are a maker of fine q... | |
| New Project RS2T transport That’s good news Robert. I’m glad someone seems to be responding to your recent issues with the RS2T. I hope that they get things right for you. I want you to be able to enjoy this transport in a trouble free manner just as I have been able to do.... | |
| Suggestions for high efficiency speakers? @larryi I think you have a terrific speaker +1 Congratulations @fosolitude . Charles | |
| Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance @soix Thank you for your reply and I understand your situation with regard to making comparisons. I have found some impressions from other owners of Lavricables who concur with your experience. Well made product. Use of high quality silver. E... | |
| Sideways move? @knighttodd I can read as well as you. I was simply telling him how I am powering my Ardens. Okay, that’s fine. However, “You definitely need a little more power “ is what you advised. Clearly, he does not, given his subsequent comments/re-li... | |
| Sideways move? I've got about 200hrs on my Ardens. They sound incredible. I'm running them with mono blocks. A pair of Prima Luna Evo 400 for the high and PS audio 1200m monoblocks for the low end. You definitely need a little more power If you read the OP’s... | |
| Large amp fan for Classe CAV150 Agree with the comments above with regard to bridging amplifiers. Yes, you increase power output. Unfortunately the amplifier now sees the speaker impedance load cut in half, ouch! 4 ohms is now a 2 ohm load. Considerably increased work for the dr... | |
| Sideways move? These simple overlooked errors can happen to anyone. Glad your system is now working out beautifully for you. Charles |