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Responses from erik_squires
| Pop Sound in my speakers when driven loud from studio recorded CD sources. If they are ported, seal the port with a rag. Repeat. | |
| The Future of Audio Amplification Strictly speaking, encoding is not used in Class D. There is no conversion of one type of data to another. Instead Class-D relies on feedback, and a great deal of it. It is a comparative technique. That’s the nature of Class D and why it remains o... | |
| The Future of Audio Amplification FYI, Class D is NOT digital, it is analog all the way through. There are no zeros and ones. Class D is analog, but the output is switched, so IMHO it's arguable to say there are no zeroes and one's. There are, in the output stage. However, the c... | |
| I am hunting for a very high end manged power filter. I would probably suggest you split up your needs. Use a computer grade power switcher, along with great conditioners. I mean, Furman makes conditioners which have a bank of switched outlets, which is great, but if you want fancier switching you ma... | |
| To buy grounded or not to buy grounded. That is the question. Based upon measurements and listening tests; I have recommended to people, to ground only one piece of their interconnected equipment. The interconnects will provide static dissipation through the secondary ground connection & nuetral. They of... | |
| To buy grounded or not to buy grounded. That is the question. Under no circumstances should you remove a power (i.e. safety) ground when the manufacturer provides for it. Certain devices with removable cords do NOT require it, as evidenced by the IEC connector having only 2 prongs. For instance, my sub woofe... | |
| Soundbars vs Conventional Home Theater Sys I've heard the Sonos and it is pretty decent. The biggest issues had to do with connectivity, but that was a couple of years ago. | |
| Emotiva equipmet, how good is it? My experience with their processor / pre was poor. Same for Onkyo. I'd go with NAD instead. | |
| Replace CJ with new equipment You know, I got to hear the Audio Research tube integrated recently and it was really quite nice. Kind of straddles the older ARC clinical sound with modern warmth. Not CJ like juiciness, but more towards Parasound like warmth | |
| What’s a 10k to 15k speaker from smaller company that performs well? Well, not sure about "smaller" but I'm a big fan of Monitor Audio and some (not all) magico in that price range. I really am a big fan of Fritz in terms of a nearly one person shop. Top end parts in very reasonable priced configurations. | |
| Room analysis tools Get good advice from GIK Acoustics. I use OmniMic for room calibration and speaker design/analysis. It's pricey but complete, and the auto-blending features pretty good.Others use Room EQ Wizard with a calibrated mic. Also, GIK has recently introd... | |
| Mystery of the whistling amplifier Sounds like some oscillation somewhere. Check for any cold solder joints, or bad caps along the way. If the sockets are soldered into the PCB check that moving the sockets doesn't move the solder. :) | |
| Need help planning out my home theater Waaaait, $1,500 for the screen and projector, or $1,500 for audio + video? Also, room acoustics. Contact GIK for professional help and great products at great prices. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? I was thinking about this some more. I think there are a couple of things I'd rather have more than holography:1. Smooth FR. One that does not call attention to itself, but feels effortless in dynamic range and endless to the edges in the bass and... | |
| System Cable Upgrade Recommendation Furman with LiFT and SMS is my very effective and relatively inexpensive answer to most about power conditioners. My one bit of advice, be super careful with the DAC volume! If you set it up wrong it will output full range to your amp. |