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| Cable upgrades @jimboman ..."The feeling of wanting to revisit all your library is very strong right now." A good first sign.👍 | |
| Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price... @markwd ”It’s such a simple test! Much more simple than their crazy modeling … Can you describe in some level of detail for us the test case scenario you are referring to, and what good test results would look like? This would be helpful to u... | |
| Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price... @markwd "...And competent and scientifically sophisticated cable manufacturers ... would be trumpeting their product measurements all day long if they in fact had any clear measurement differences to promote.". @markwd "I look forward to more ev... | |
| Amp — Leave on or turn off @soix "..but I know some other manufacturers recommend turning it off so may be product specific (obviously you don’t wanna leave a Class A or tube amp on). Anyway, I’m with you on just leaving it on." My primary all-tube system with tube pr... | |
| Cable upgrades @jimboman it was great to read they did reterminate yours for you while they were there being serviced and certified. I had a few pairs of the older Golden Cross ICs done the same way, with the new solderless method - with compression connectors. ... | |
| Cable upgrades @mclinnguy someone should call George and let him know. No need, he’s messed with it all, seen it all, heard it all, and decided to buy/lease his own mining operation to source some of the best copper in the world. Less known that many com... | |
| Value of a preamp? @deep_333 "It isn’t the greatest thing that happened to hifi since sliced bread.". Agree while it’s not the only option, many of us own both options, and simply insert and remove a good preamp in the system, and hear the engaging difference... | |
| Cable upgrades @magnuman I’ll second the statement above by @audphile1 OCC and OFC are general terms used in the industry and varies by vendor, design, and metallurgy used. For example, Cardas places their own service provider mined and drawn "Cardas Grade 1 p... | |
| Cable upgrades @mclinnguy ..Got the cables back from Cardas yesterday. They are now certified and have been re-terminated with updated sleeves. I've had a few older pairs reterminated a few years back, and not only are the ends a little different, the newer p... | |
| Value of a preamp? @kmcong ...PS Audio was coming out with their new Stellar Gold Preamp, and I was given the opportunity to beta test one. The improvement was remarkable! Soundstage was wider and deeper, greater detail, just more musical in every way!! And it’s a ... | |
| Parasound media event I reached out to the folks at Parasound to verify the meeting. Response: "Thanks for asking. This is very real and being hosted by David Sheriff. It’s an open forum to ask questions and hear where Parasound is now, and where we are going. Hop... | |
| Cable upgrades @jimboman JAMES, you did the right thing sending the cables to Cardas. 1. Validated authenticity, for yourself, the prior seller, and any future buyers. 2. Cardas "repaired the mid/low bass attenuated signal" for you. Issues resolved. 3. Re-... | |
| Yes, cables do make a difference -- regardless of price... @audphile1 "You’re probably one of the very few that kept an open mind. Majority will not.". On that note, those who already know the difference have no need to debate it further, and usually don’t respond. Some NaySayers enjoy debate, and ... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @mashif "...I wouldn’t reject their products over that issue. It’s in keeping with their generally snark attitude." I would. Attitude is important. Emotional intelligence is not that difficult. If we lack most of all five elements of EI, con... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @mashif I have the Schitt Kara. ... However, there are two issues that are annoying. ... The other is its sensitivity to static electricity. A slight touch and it will go into some strange mode and has to be power cycled. ... I have 5 Schi... |