erik_squires
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| New system has fatiguing, harsh high frequency sounds. How to fix? Matt is right, to at least experiment. Big puffy things around and behind the speakers are a great help, even on the floor. Try covering the TV. Also, try listening off axis. Some speakers are designed to be listened to with less toe-in. Also, for... | |
| Parasound Halo A23 tube pre-amp pairing The PV 10 is a wonderful choice, especially with such a neutral amp like the A23. The power supplies were a little iffy though, the PV 12 is more rugged thanks to having a 2-stage, dual-mono (kind of) regulator. Best,E | |
| Are my " diamond " tweeters really diamond As I have mentioned, material is one thing, Motor, suspension and cavity behind the dome is another. While diamond tweeters can be among the very best, they can also be incredibly mediocre. Same for Be, and AMT, dome's and rings. It's also a bit o... | |
| What was your biggest experience in diy speaker building? Every single audiophile should build at least 1 pair of speakers in their hobby lifetime. It will transform them.Best,E | |
| Audio Research Reference 5SE modifications/bypassing output caps @monoogan Reminds me, a lot of the latest generation caps like Mundorf Supreme use exotic windings to achieve much of the benefit of bypassing. That's why they are so physically large for the uF. | |
| Audio Research Reference 5SE modifications/bypassing output caps I meant to say "output caps are kind of unique..." | |
| Audio Research Reference 5SE modifications/bypassing output caps I find bypass caps work better (if at all) only with larger caps (>= 5uF). That's a rough guideline. Bypass caps are kind of unique in that you can increase the total cap value all you want to without affecting the "response" very much, and ind... | |
| Is there any danger in leaving a class D amp on unattended for ten days? I leave mine on 24/7 they sound better this way! :) However, when I travel I turn everything I can off. Not only is it better for the environment, and less risk of a fire, but less chance they can be damaged in a power surge. | |
| Equalization In the most expensive manner possible. | |
| Mcintosh MC7100 opinion Check to see that your tweeters are working! :) Best,E | |
| Low AC Line Voltage Hi OP! No, this is pretty common and is why I use mainstream power conditioning. I always can hear when I'm not using my big Furman. I personally have not heard the specific voltage issues you do, but we are at the mercy of the power company and o... | |
| Merry Christmas: Free DIY 2-Way High End Monitor Actually I should point out that Gryphon has used relatives of the tweets and the mid-woofers in their designs. Caps - if you want the most laid back, warm presentation, use Clarity CSA. If you want the splendor of Magico's, with a little extra sc... | |
| Help with Stereo Setup Hi OP!The absolute colors of your speaker cables don’t matter. :) What matters is that you remain consistent on your left and right side. So if you decide white is (+) or red, just make sure it connects to the same color or polarity on the speaker... | |
| Help with Stereo Setup Hi OP! I think what’s best is for you to make some music, and let’s see where you want to go from there. First, you are going to want to learn about your gear’s innate sound, and your very own interest in it. A lot of this may be of no real use to... | |
| JAM by Duelund Just couple of notes, the Clarity CSA has copper in the connection matrix, not the foil. I find the larger values are improved upon with a true copper bypass cap. Best,E |