erik_squires
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| New split AC System impact on sound. Not sure how it works, but if memory serves, a slightly warmer coolant means more dehumidification. The problem with very cold AC is it cools quickly without removing humidity. I think. I'll leave this to actual experts. :) But this is why th... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? Sorry, lets talk cables. Honestly always like to encourage first timers to consider making their own using high quality shielded cables from Parts Connexion. In an area of heavy use of network and Wifi I like to make sure any cables I build are s... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? Hi OP, Panamax and Furman are owned by the same company, and while some features have transferred some have not, and the mix of features per model is maddeningly complicated. Key features for noise reduction are LiFT and the other is SMP. Lift ... | |
| Need to learn about Audio Research My advice with ARC is to get advice about specific components. IMHO the sound has change a great deal over the years, and therefore what matches well with a specific speaker may be very much model/year dependent. | |
| 1 meter speaker cables My feelings are multiple. I do think speaker and interconnects matter more than the math about inductance, capacitance and resistance would lead us to believe. I also think they are the least cost effective "tone controls" money can buy. To get ... | |
| Wifi vs ethernet revisited I think most of this depends on the quality of your streamer. I know you said to ignore Wifi issues, which is fine, but for critical path things like my work PC and streaming I stick to hard wired. That way when things don’t work I know it’s NOT ... | |
| Short in my system? Bit off topic but I just discovered wool dryer balls. How did no one ever tell me about these? | |
| Is Full-size speakers for L-R Rears advisable? 1&2 - A subwoofer is especially useful between 16Hz and 40 Hz or so. The full answer depends on the in-room response of the speakers. HOWEVER - If you don't use full sized speakers for the surrounds their bass will have to go somewhere. Hav... | |
| Short in my system? So I will get rid of my carpet, install a fireplace, and listen barefoot and naked. That should do it. If you haven't been doing this already, are you even an audiophile? | |
| Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable The preamp can be the most colorful and important part of a system. Will you personally like having X preamp that cost N number of dollars? I have no idea. | |
| Does anyone experience sound improvement from restarting power off and on of DAC? I haven’t tried it, but based on what you are doing, it may be something is getting too hot. Make sure it’s ventilated. There have bee a number of small compute intense boxes over the years I’ve owned which malfunctioned due to the manufacturer n... | |
| Short in my system? Your brush will only work if it is grounded at the time you touch it. | |
| Short in my system? It’s not a short!! It’s static electricity, the bane of technicians and electronic assembly. You need more humidity or go barefoot. I do encourage you to avoid touching sensitive electronics like that as they can cause dysfunction or damage. I ... | |
| AC Power Hi @jea48 In addition to the conversation not really going anywhere, I feel it’s also being less than cordial, so I’m checking out. Be well, Erik | |
| T+A HVEQ room correction software Yeay. So sounds like all you have to do is give it an IP address from your router's group and you can leave it connected. In your router, assign your T+A a fixed IP address. Then set that IP address in your T+A device and you can leave it like ... |