erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| High resolution digital is dead. The best DAC's killed it. First, had a Theta Casanova. WONDERFUL DAC and HT processor.But .... It sounded a lot better on hi rez than CD. Modern DACs make it hard to hear the difference I could before. Musically, at 96/24 I might still want the Casanova sound, but at Redbo... | |
| Equipment break in question You can just play the DAC if that’s all you care about. I haven't experimented, but if I believe in break-in, then I would definitely want to play music through it. Warm up is also a variable factor. DAC’s are very low power, so leaving them on 24... | |
| Recommendation for input coupling caps Audyn True Copper, but check the size.I'm generally a big fan of the top of the line Clarity. Again, check the sizes. | |
| Ferrite install on appliances AC cable Ferrites are best for high frequency noise, including radio stations and other EMI/RFI.Their best use is if you have wall warts, like for your network, or Class D amps. They are good on fluorescent lamps, but man, they can put out so much noise th... | |
| Bypass capacitor questions My suggestion is about 0.1uF.Try Audyn True Coppers. They are very good, and relatively inexpensive. If you can't hear a difference with those, you likely won't with others. I don't like to get complicated in bypassing. I would not suggest multipl... | |
| Amp - preamp or integrated It is so complicated, because there are many good options.I think this really boils down to what kind of an audiophile are you going to be? Can you find 1 piece of gear you are going to love and stick with for years, or are you going to buy, and k... | |
| Dumb lo-fi question. Hey @n80The watts don't increase. It would mean the power would get split among all speakers. Do you get internet access at your cabin? If so, Sonos may be your best option. | |
| Would silver cables beat UP-OCC copper? I use Connex brand solid silver IC cables from Parts Connexion with either eichman or Neutrik silver connectors. Never wanted to change. | |
| Help!!! Need advice on Refurbishing my two NAD 2600's and a NAD 1700 Pre amp Should you find any bi-polar electrolytics in the signal path, Pass recommends Elna silk electrolytics if you can find them. If you can't, I recommend Mundorf bipolars. | |
| Electrostatic pros and cons. Cone woofers and electrostatics can work together wonderfully. The issue is the room, EQ and levels. Fix that and you can have a mind-blowing ESL experience. :) Also, fixing that is sometimes very hard! :) | |
| Electrostatic pros and cons. I thought I was responding to critiques of the measured response of some electrostats. I am not faulting you, @audiokinesis I just like to be explicit about my own angles. Just because I may feel ESL's are overall not that great measuring doesn'... | |
| The Science of Cables I believe some cables show a difference. I’ve had blind (but not double blind) tests between Wireworld and Mogami. My guests were able to hear the difference I did but we completely disagreed as to which was better. Value of cable difference to me... | |
| Electrostatic pros and cons. I think we are debating technology and not the sound. I think listeners should try out an ESL / Amp combination and see if the like them for the money. While you do have to carefully match the woofer's level to the panel, the issues I'm talking ab... | |
| Electrostatic pros and cons. From measurements I've seen int he past, several ESL's I've seen just don't measure well in the frequency or distortion domains. That may not be true for every ESL though, that's a broad generalization based on what I've seen. There were still ple... | |
| Electrostatic pros and cons. @audiokinesis Very interesting indeed! :) Always happy to have more information, even if it doesn't agree with what I've seen in the past. Best,E |