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| ETHERNET CABLES Since we're on the subject, and even though Cat 7 or Cat 8 cables are not mentioned, some may find this article informative: What makes a good Ethernet cable for audio applications? Here's what audioquest has to say about one of their lowest qua... | |
| ETHERNET CABLES I like to use this little device for grounding my shielded Cat cables, when the piece of equipment the cable is being connected to doesn't provide a true earth ground. Ethernet grounding adapter kit | |
| Record collecting versus hoarding Interesting subject. Every time I see pictures of hoarders, or watch that hoarding show on TV, the visions I see are filthy messes or dumps. To me, that's when collecting becomes hoarding, and gets totally out of control. If you can't even walk in... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home @raam All hobbies to me are about achieving superb results but at the most moderate costs possible. 100% with you there (where's that fist up in the air emoji when you need it). Congrats on your sky-reaching endeavors! | |
| Background noise. Even if you don’t have any SPL meters, it’s really as simple as just sitting in your listening room sweet spot, and for a few moments, listening; with no music playing. If you hear your refrigerator running, or your furnace running, or neighbors o... | |
| Background noise. @twoleftears Yes! And that n-th degree of blacker black that reviewers talk about as attributable to expensive components, doesn't matter that much if you have any significant degree of ambient noise. You got it! | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home @raam Just to clarify, AC-HCF is considered better than EMT (see the chart on Middle Atlantic's page 13). AC-HCF is considered a 1/2" (depending on gauge of wire) steel-clad MC. Optimized Power Distribution and Grounding for Audio, Video and Ele... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home @ieales Adding additional ground rods can reduce the efficiency of the Earth which is there primarily for lightning strikes on the power lines. Not when tied together, and spaced (a good rule of thumb is the length of the rods) equally apart ... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home For those interested; more white pages on AC power for audio: Power and Grounding for Audio and Audio/Video Systems | |
| ETHERNET CABLES I did notice a sonic difference when purchasing and switching to an ethernet Audioquest cable (it wasn't even their top of the line). It was only a 3' cable, but I swear I heard an improved difference. That cable feeds my desktop computer, which I... | |
| Background noise. Ambient noise is a number one priority with me. I’ve been in some very nicely constructed radio station studios, and have been amazed at how quiet, quiet can be. There’s a radio station studio that I sometimes still step foot into, and I’m always ... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home Another tip for you; when establishing these new circuits for audio, be sure to protect them with the latest dual-function GFCI/AFCI circuit breakers. Combination Arc-Fault Circuit-Breaker VS. Dual Function: Arc-Fault/GFCI Circuit-Breaker | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home @steeveb @jea48 >>>The two hot conductors must be fed from opposite legs. One from Line 1 and the other from Line 2.<<< Even though steeveb failed to mention that in his post (I’m sure he just forgot), it would be a must in the... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home @mikempls Hmmm, this is just me, but I personally have a little bit of a problem with installing 30 amp circuits for audio equipment protection. Even though almost all audio equipment has its own internal fuse or circuit breaker, from gut instinct... | |
| Install A Dedicated AC Line at home @sgreg1 >>>You live in CA. If you go by the book you will need to pull permit, have three inspections, and an environment impact study done before any work. You will be in at 5K before they touch any wire.<<< An excellent point ... |