erik_squires
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| voltage problem You want a voltage regulator and surge suppressor at the minimum. https://amzn.to/2GP1VFHThe average UPS puts out a garbage AC signal. Another possibility is something like this, especially if it can run "in line"https://amzn.to/2Vnx1akBest,E | |
| Help with a suggestion for using audio equipment in extremely humid climate conditions +1 to the dehumidifier. In particular, avoid high-air flow components that use bare boards without solder mask.Anything with a tube, and amplifiers fit into this category.A solder mask is a colored layer added on top of the copper/tinned parts to ... | |
| Preamps with separate L/R volume controls There was a legendary, 4 chasis Conrad Johnson unit. It was really two mono pres and separate power supplies. Can't remember the model number today. | |
| What is your approach to system fine tuning with cables and cords ? PS: I use the rack mount version of this inexpensive strip for the wall warts: https://amzn.to/2UcvMuvor https://amzn.to/2EDIygaThey filter noise down to 3 kHz, and have great surge suppression. If you use them for the little noisy adapters they a... | |
| What is your approach to system fine tuning with cables and cords ? Um, room tuning first, talk to GIK Acoustics and Michael Green. Next, move any wall wart / AC adapters out of your power conditioner's clean outputs. Evaluate your image. Are instruments able to smoothly go from left to right, or is there a L, R a... | |
| Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2 Luxman's, including the integrated amps, are considered very very good with Harbeth speakers. I have to say though, it's not even close to my ears regarding Pass. I love my Luxman, and couldn't live with Pass. Point is, this isn't something you sh... | |
| Best Mods for a Mac-mini used as a Music Server Forgot the linkhttps://uptoneaudio.com/products/mac-mini-dc-conversion-linear-fan-controller-kit-mmk | |
| Whats the deal? Cables can make a diffetence @gillatghI never said otherwise. My messages have been consistent: Deal with room acoustics first, Much of what you do with cables you can do with a speaker if you tweak the crossoverI question the price / performance... | |
| Speaker wiring question Not much of a difference. :) Just don't cross the streams. | |
| Disconnect or power off the circuit breaker I’ve noticed a couple of different directions gear can take.What the OP has described is I think what I’ve heard called "splashy." Extra cymbals, air and generally anything a Foley artist can do with a thunder machine. My Luxman’s are exibiting so... | |
| Best Mods for a Mac-mini used as a Music Server Hi OP,I don't know much about your particular Mac, but here's' one interesting place to get you started.You can find a lot of info just by googling "Mac Mini Linear Power Supply" | |
| Whats the deal? If you listen to music, you should use tone controls when you need to.If you listen to gear, avoid them.What I mean is, using tone controls can help you enjoy more music from a wider era. Using a good loudness switch can help you enjoy music at mo... | |
| Mixing XLR/RCA Outputs on Marantz AV-8801 Possible? Try removing everything but L and R. Play a stereo source. Diagnose that way. | |
| Volume Control for second set of speakers The A-S801 has record outs but, oddly, they are associated with specific inputs. You can use that to drive a separate integrated. | |
| Step down transformers detrimental to SQ? @mrkovenExcel Audio has 505's for $2,600 |