gdnrbob
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| are 4000$ /pr speakers today better than $4000/pr speakers from mid to late 1990's? @soix ,Have you read the latest Stereophile review of the B&W 705?There are some interesting comments regarding old and new BandW's.B | |
| High powered Monoblock Pas amp with power conditioner? Hi, My 2 cents:Plug your amps directly into the wall. I assume you have high quality duplexes, as you have a dedicated line.I also agree power cables and interconnects can make a significant difference. And, if I can make a recommendation- Look at the... | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty @dbphd .I just recalled a video on Ayre's youtube channel with John Atkinson regarding the difficulties in building an integrated amp.I think it is this one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGrvd_cTHIIn a nutshell, integrated amps rely upon a num... | |
| High end Class D amps? I am waiting for Ralph Karsten's Class D amp to become available.If anyone can design a good amp, it is Atmasphere.B | |
| Opinions of GoldenEar Triton 1 @tubebuffer, I do know there is a dealer on Long Island that sells the GE.Where in NJ are you going to?B | |
| Seeking help on my High-End knowledge/history... If I recall correctly, Richard Vandersteen's daughter is responsible for constructing his amplifiers. Alive and kicking and doing a hell of a job.Bob | |
| Is a balanced XLR cable inherently less critical than a single ended RCA one? @tvad .I have to say my experience mimics yours. I had some XLR's from Ralph Karsten that I have been using for years, but went with some new AQ XLR cables ( I have found their new cables work extremely well with my systems).And, to be honest, I d... | |
| Help with Blusound Node 2i and Qobuz output @rnrmf1971 . +1.The Bluesound app sometimes acts on its' own and lowers the volume.Why it does this, who knows?I'd also call Schiit if the Bluesound app isn't the culprit.B | |
| Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop WhoHoo!B | |
| Should I use long interconnects, or long speaker cables? +1 on Balanced interconnect/short speaker cables, @ozzy .Rumble from a turntable is most likely due to poor isolation. Either the turntable itself, or equipment being influenced by vibrations.Also, improperly set up subs can accentuate rumble.It's... | |
| High Eng Audio Auctions on Ebay does not honor their deals I would contact Ebay directly. They have been very receptive to my inquiries when I had issues with sellers.Highendaudio listed the item and it's shipping price. You paid, so if the costs of shipping are too high, that is their problem, not yours.... | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers I just saw this thread:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/remodel-causes-60hz-ground-loopBob | |
| Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop @erik_squires ,Great post. I never would have thought of that.In fact, it might be the source of a buzz that I have in my office system.Bob | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers Weird that it starts after 6AM.Are you near a business?I recall another thread where the OP's system was being affected by a business on the ground floor.Maybe the TV or the set top box, or router? Just guessing here.Though you are probably not go... | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers @OP, getting a hum/buzz for 30 or 60 second intervals sounds like there is something on or near the circuitNeon lights, dimmers, refrigerators seem to be the usual suspects.Do you have a TV in the mix?Bob |