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Silver cables added resolution
Hi All,Spoke with the guys that sold me the XLR’s and they are shielded. The cable is a 3 wire plus a shield layer.Thinking about my rig and how it is setup, and the only cables that do not have a shield layer connected are the power cables. Proba... 
Silver cables added resolution
Hi All,thanks for all the comments. I don’t think it is related with shielding has I get the same issue with a WW Eclipse 8. And in this specific case I am using XLR cablesSo we can have a better undresrand of the issue:Basically I get a “Hiss” th... 
Got a Node 2i, what's next?
Hi,Has you stated adding a external DAC will improve the quality. I’ve owned a Bluesound node 2i and they are very capable machines. I remember when I changed the power cord to an audio grade one the base got tighter and the unit was slightly quic... 
Looking for recommendations for a pair of full range speakers for ~8k or under
Has as very good alternative to the B&W 702 I would audition the Dali Rubicon 8. They are very easy to drive with about 90 dB of efficiency.  
Preamp making loud pitched morse code sound
Hi, I've had a similar issue,  In my case it was an AC issue where other devices where sending hight frequency. to solve it got one of does iFI AC Purifier.Hope this helpsFil 
Wirewold Eclipse 8 - Burn in
Hi Cayro,Thanks for your input. The cables must have around 150 H to 200H now. They didn’t sound has good has I expected in the beginning, but they have been improving. Sound stage and 3D image have improved a lot and seems to settled now.Many Tha... 
Which amplifier should i buy
Hi,I’m not as tube guy but If I where, I would check the Amplifiers from Canor Audio. Would go with a solution with 2 of this amps linked liked together.Hope this helpsFil 
Simaudio 680D?
Hi,I have a Moon 280D with MIND, from what I know it is the same card for all the DACs.Since I bought the DAC, Simaudio has done some Firmware updates for both DAC and MIND card that have improved massively the SQ, stage and 3D imaging.Out of the ... 
Wireworld
Hi All,I have used wireworld cables on my system and they are great cables that usually deliver value well above their price point.One small example of this is their XLR interconnect, manny brand will charge you 500Eur on a XLR cable and then it c... 
Wirewold Eclipse 8 - Burn in
HI millercarbon,Thanks for the update :-D.Anyone that uses this cables could let me know after how much time their cables start to settle in?Thx 
Isotek EVO3 Nova One any good?
Hi Larryi,Thanks for the advice regarding the display. I have a Keces BP-2400 for all my system, but I think I could improve on it - Hans the reason for asking.I was thinking in going for a Evo 3 Titan one for a power amp and tow Evo 3 Nova for DA... 
Selection of Marantz amp
Hi Peter,I have a PM-75 from the 90 and recently had it recap at Marantz, Costed me about 350 Euros. It was a great machine then and still sound great but by today’s standard it is missing bit.I’ve heard some of this units at dealers but not at le... 
CD or Streaming... am I missing out?
Hi,Really depends at what level of the audio spectrum you are looking, if mobile is one thing then streaming is ok. If High End then CDT + DAC may be the safest.Has you may know in Audio is timing critical, and on a CD player or a CDT + DAC you ge... 
If your were to assemble a vintage system ?
Hi,I don’t want to take you away from building a Vintage system because there is a lot of stuff you can do with this gear, that produce great systems, but it has a some challenges.All componentes degrade on the power amp and line stage , so stuff ... 
Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?
Hi,Some of my IC on RCA where made by me some time ago using Belden 8402 and some switchcraft plugs, and sider with 4% silver. Forme they are ver musical and I enjoy what they bring to the table.