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| Audio quest rocket 88 vs audio quest castle rocks @tomstruck,The newer AQ cables smoke the Rocket's and Castle Rock's, albeit at a steeper price tag.Which is why I suggest the OP contact Johnny. He can suggest a cable in the price range the OP is looking for and get him the most bang for the buck... | |
| Audio quest rocket 88 vs audio quest castle rocks PM John Rutan (audioconnection). He can provide all the info you need.Bob | |
| Belles original 150 amplifier. Any good? +3 on contacting John Rutan.I just bought my Aria monoblocks from him and sent an Aria preamp to be upgraded.He knows Belles inside out, PM or call him.Bob | |
| In-wall ethernet cable for streamer I would recommend a shielded cable- at the very least.I have seen Supra cat8 well reviewed, but have no first hand information.You can buy it on Ebay for a 'reasonable' price.https://www.ebay.com/itm/153783903352?ul_noapp=trueBob | |
| Volume turned up, but sound not I think you should provide more information regarding your situation.What comprises your system?Did you make changes to it?etc...B | |
| Does speaker-level input to sub by pass its electronics? Um, uhh, Al is no longer with us. Though even residing in the beyond, he continues to help us mortals.Al, you are missed.Bob | |
| Does speaker-level input to sub by pass its electronics? Can't you run the sub using the speaker output?And use the subs high/low pass functions?B | |
| Are there any bookshelf speakers that sound good on a bookshelf? +3 on the Vandy VLR's.I own a pair, and have them near the corners of my ceiling (like monitors).When I disconnected my subs, I was very surprised by how much bass they could produce.If you aren't super into high fidelity, or have a less than perf... | |
| smaller speakers for critical listening? I hate to be the 'stuck record', but a pair of Vandy VLR's with a Sub3 or two, and some AQ William Tell's will deliver you some of the most engaging music you've heard, at a very reasonable price point.I suggest you give them a demo.Bob | |
| Chasing down the problem @daveyf ,I, for one, think you did a pretty thorough job of trying to trace the problem.Unfortunately, it was something you didn't consider, nor would have I.A dodgy switch in the preamp would be one of the last places I would think to check.Thoug... | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers @OP,That bit of info makes me think there is something on or near your power line. Think - A Dimmer, refrigerator or is there a neon sign nearby?Search the Audiogon library. I recall that there was another member that had a similar situation. In h... | |
| Without snark, if possible - Syn Res vs Transparent Though it doesn't answer your question, I have found Transparent cables to be overpriced, and over praised.I think you would be well served by considering other brands.I only write this as I bought into the Transparent hype, only to learn that the... | |
| Cable Length Optimization...Speaker vs Interconnect, etc. I would try to go with longer interconnects, especially balanced, rather than longer speaker cables.Since your amp only accepts RCA, then a Jensen converter would be a wise purchase. Go balanced for the long run, then convert to RCA near the amp.Bob | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers The Niagra can only do so much.When it comes to buzz and hum, there are a number of things that can cause it- and much of it comes down to the design of the amps and their interaction with preamps.I know, as I had a horrible buzz when I tried to u... | |
| Supra Cat 8 for new Fios install? I am in a similar situation, though I require more cable than you.If it is easy, then I say add the cables. As for end connections, any Verizon installer should be able to add whatever termination is needed. All it takes is a tool and separating t... |