erik_squires
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| What High End AC Cables should Offer @allanblissett I try to avoid rhodium. I find it too hard and too low conductivity to offer the best connection. The hardness means it tends to stay slick instead of grip. | |
| What High End AC Cables should Offer @carlsbad2 Sorry to hear it, but I really can see why. I mean, no where but in Audiophile land do we see such outrageous insulation used. The place I use the Leviton however was on the end of a captive cable going to a Furman voltage regulator.... | |
| B&W 802 D2 Capacitors Worth Upgrading? @bossybilbo I love these speakers and in a way they have become a part of our home decor as well as the hifi system. Welp, it sounds like you love the look but not the sound. That's fine!! But it won't sound at all the same. It will sound ... | |
| B&W 802 D2 Capacitors Worth Upgrading? @bossybilbo That’s a really nice article and great write up on exactly how that speaker behaves in it’s original form. This is the kind of perspective I think worth having before trying a complete 1:1 capacitor replacement. Don’t overhaul a cross... | |
| Bryston amp, pop sound at power down. Of course, turn off your amp before playing with the inputs. Also, do you have a tube pre? | |
| Bryston amp, pop sound at power down. Turn amp on and measure DC at speaker terminals. Also, disconnect inputs and see if problem persists | |
| Theoretically, How to Reduce Gain without Minimal Impact to Sound? Well, if you can't hear the difference yourself, does it matter? I mean, your own experiments are going to be better than whatever the prevailing or mythical wisdom is? But often DACs have linear volume controls that avoid the worst of the number... | |
| Are You a Swifty? @tylermunns Shows you how much I follow current music trends!! Hahahaha | |
| Have Luxman 509x. Considering Pass Labs INT-250 or Dan D’Agostino Progression Integrated As a known Luxman fanboy I’m glad to hear of the positive experience with the latest generation, but man, those prices!! AFAIK I got the last new 507ux in the US and if I told you how inexpensive it was you’d all be mad at me. Seeing $9k for the... | |
| Geddes multiple subwoofer method - 3 subs vice 4 OP: Indeed, if you have main speakers which can keep up in terms of dynamic range and distortion in the lowest octaves no reason to high pass them, unless of course you wanted to try listening with low powered amps! :) | |
| Geddes multiple subwoofer method - 3 subs vice 4 I will always disagree with using the main subs without a high pass filter as being universally better, especially with smaller mains. The distortion produced by smaller woofers in the lowest octaves is measurable and limits the overall dynamic ra... | |
| Planar Speakers and Diffusors Nice system. I notice you have a subwoofer tucked into a corner. I do think diffusors would be good, if 3D, consider ceiling diffusion and absorption as well as combinations at the sides as well. Keep in mind that you might want to use those c... | |
| This One has Me Stumped Leave your preamp on for a couple of days. Doesn't have to play music, just don't turn it off. | |
| Movie Soundtracks @curiousjim - Glad I could be of service. Remember to tell your wife I'm the one who found it. 🤣 | |
| Wool Blankets as Room treatment A while ago I suggested to listeners to try using blankets as a way for them to hear how acoustic treatments could improve their listening experience. About half the replies were derisive, and then the other half included people who tried it and ... |