gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| RCA to XLR adaptor causing amp to shut down If your amp is not using the XLR pins in the proper configuration, I can see how this might happen.- That the Levinson works would seem to confirm this. B | |
| Why Are People So Concerned About How Others Spend Their Money? @tsushima1 , Great Post, I concur! B | |
| Vandersteens-- Removing M5-HPs for a Digital Xover? @fiesta75 , I would be hesitant to challenge Johnny's take on this. As I said in my earlier post, Mr. V. has considered using a digital crossover, but found it to be lacking. Johnny, attempted to explain why. You can doubt that any "charg... | |
| It's time to do it! Please, your help.... Though not Mac, Intel NUC's have been getting good press. Google John Darko, he has a very good tutorial. -That is, if you wish to persue it. B | |
| Beginner wishes to build tube amp +1 for Ralph Karsten- Atmasphere amps. The best part is that he’ll probably answer the phone if you need help. And, you'll have an amp that will serve you well for a long long time. Bob | |
| Vandersteens-- Removing M5-HPs for a Digital Xover? @jwseitz , Mr. V. isn't a big fan of digital, at the moment, though I am. That being said, I would take Mr. V's advice, as he knows what sounds best. But, if you want to try using digital crossover, and have it set up properly- Why not give it ... | |
| Vandersteens-- Removing M5-HPs for a Digital Xover? My first thought is -Don't do it. My second is to contact Vandersteen. Mr. V. will probably answer you the next day. Bob | |
| CAPTCHA!!! @tomic601 , Yes! I wonder if the Captcha is on the Insider forums? B | |
| Best USA city to audition a system. My 2 cents- Either LA or NYC. If choosing the latter, then, by all means, check out Audioconnection in Verona, NJ. Manhattan has quite a few dealers, but John Rutan is the worth visiting. Bob | |
| Stacking pass labs power units?? Will you be running both preamps at the same time? If not, then I see no problem. B | |
| Would you sell for cash? In my region, Long Island, NY, there has been a rash of counterfeit bills going around. So, I would be a bit hesitant. If you can persuade them to send funds via Paypal or Venmo, or Wire, it would probably be safer. Given that the buyer has no f... | |
| Can the digital "signal" be over-laundered, unlike money? With anything digital, messing with the original signal is bound to result in a change. Whether it is 'good or bad' will be a matter of personal opinion. FWIW, I do believe digital will get very close to analog in the near future. B | |
| Cat 5 - 6 -7 or 8 @high-amp , If you are wanting the best quality sound, then use a grounded cable from the box into your house. I found some nice Cat 7 cable for cheap and ran it directly from the Fios Box to my equipment. Having it grounded as far as I can poss... | |
| Qobuz Issue I'd wait for Sebastien to sort it out. B | |
| Need Wired Ethernet Access but Noisy Extender What ethernet wire are you using? Wire above 6a should have a ground wire, which should help with noise. Though your equipment should allow it to be effective. B |