erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Can I convert stereo to mono for a phono input It remains a little odd to me that Phonograph cartridges which are inherently balanced devices, don't have XLR outputs. | |
| Can I convert stereo to mono for a phono input Ops! You are right. You need the maximum AC voltage!! :) Same connection. My bad. Best,Erik | |
| Can I convert stereo to mono for a phono input OI should also point out that when doing azimuth alignments in other contexts, 0 may actually be impossible due to some noise or impossibly fine misalignment. The goal is to get as close to 0 as possible. | |
| Can I convert stereo to mono for a phono input @mb1audio they're not the same. They are out of phase, so when added perfectly should be 0. If one channel is louder than another, the AC output will be greater than zero. Tricky thing but it works. :) Best,Erik | |
| Can I convert stereo to mono for a phono input Just use a multimeter. Measure the AC voltage across L and R. I’m assuming the test signal is < 1 kHz? Attach one lead to L center pin and one to R center pin (after preamp) and adjust until AC voltage is minimal. | |
| Proton 1100 Pre-amp and 1200 Amp I like to keep a second "system" near my PC to use for music and multi-media. Your units may be overkill for this though. :) Best,Erik | |
| DAC for CD transport On budget, the Parasound ZDac is suprisingly good sounding. For Redbook, I'd stick to DAC's within the last 3 years. There are several that make CD's sound really good. Schiit, Mytek and others. Best,Erik | |
| What are the limits of room correction/ treatments ? YES! Room treatment fist, EQ/Room correction second. GIK Acoustics, great advice and highest value products. Room treament enables EQ, especially in the bass. Best,Erik | |
| power conditioner @lostbears I can understand your confusion. Unfortunately almost NO power conditioner helps ground hum. Please see my blog here: http://pqltd.blogspot.com/2016/11/quick-safe-and-easy-fixes-for-ground.htmlFurman makes an excellent product, and prot... | |
| Norah Jones @garebear I think that’s Perl Jam or Phish | |
| Don't think my preamp likes feeding signal to two seperate places. I'd suggest passive. No noise, adds ground isolation. :) Best,Erik | |
| Conrad Johnson Repair Issues I do not know who was at fault, I truly do not, but I would expect if I shipped a product, insured, and it arrived damaged that the receiver would be obligated to notify me BEFORE doing work on it. But again, I have no idea in what order things oc... | |
| 2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget? Custom makers will build you incredible speakers for that amount. :) Are you looking for floor standers or bookshelf or standmounts? | |
| Hearing aid advice & suggestions? Do a search and you'll find some threads that cover this topic already. If it was just her, I'd suggest you consider a digital EQ, or if she primarily listened with headphones. Best,Erik | |
| Grounding Metal Outlet Boxes and Isolated Ground Receptacles And please dear god tell me you've paid this much attention to your room acoustics??? |