georgehifi
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| KLH model 9 electrostatic Speakers There is absolutely NO benefit to replacing the stock power cords - contrary to what the neurotically obsessed will claim! So true, replacing power cords will do sweet *.* to the sound.As the current draw is so miniscule even a AC plug packs we... | |
| Class D amps that are superior to all or most? Bass can never be too fast. Or tight. Very true, but to others don’t confuse fast and tight with being lean either. You can have it all if you work at it.Cheers George | |
| Welcome to the tweakend! I tried the inner tube thing back in the 90s. I found it just about impossible to balance components where the center of mass was significantly off center. Very easy, you need to "think out of the square", you buy an inner tube that is smaller, 2/... | |
| Trying to understand optimal method of volume control with separates brandini The d90 dac has volume control This if it’s digital domain vc, should be used at or above 75% it’s full output, as not to run the risk of bit striping. So the ideal would be to set your preamp where you use the dac’s vc at or above 75% o... | |
| Welcome to the tweakend! Just got my Amazon order. Picked up some nice some cans of Raquetteballs, a dozen Sushi dipping dishes, and a couple of excellent quality maple cutting boards. Let the games begin! Even better would have been "half inflated" scooter iner tubes und... | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? https://www.highfidelitycables.com/Nanoparticle/NPS1260.php !!!!! $600!!!! Don’t be a gullible stooge for these "snake oil" companies, just get this for $19https://www.automegastore.com.au/crc-co-contact-cleaner-350g?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgKzr5qSB8QIV... | |
| Pre amp for Lamm! jond What do you mean by not enough "juice"? The Lamm has input sensitivity of just 0.85v for full output , so gain is not the issue, as even a passive pre will do with todays sources being more than 2v So he must mean there’s no boogie factor (t... | |
| Krell KAV300CD? blbloom Krell KAV300CD? The Kav300 mkI or II sounds dam good, as it uses one of the best the R2R Ladder PCM1702K d/a converter chips, and the K is the selected one. And as a bonus uses the PMD 100 HDCD filter chip also very nice. If it doesn’t so... | |
| Deja Vu all over again Here’s what one verified purchaser though of the new 50th Anniversary Deja Vu on vinyl. Holmes2.0 out of 5 stars Lifeless mp3 sound on vinyl.Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021Verified PurchaseSound quality (vinyl) compressed and pushed ... | |
| Deja Vu all over again I checked out the Discogs site and didn't see any masterings by Bellman of this recording prior to this 50th anniversary release. Very strange, Deja Vu was released (vinyl) in March 1970 by Atlantic Records. Yet the 1st CD, didn't as far as I ... | |
| Deja Vu all over again It’s all about compression, either because of the vintage of the release of the album used when streamed or because it get compressed because of the streaming process itself. Which ever it is, playing the original retail stamped release CD on a tr... | |
| Suggest Transports that can be Demo'd at home Suggest Transports that can be Demo'd at home When/if the new Schiit Urd get released, as with all their products they have a 15 day home trial period.Cheers George | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? Fuses are in line for setup and tests and then replaced with N45 cryod magnets Only one thing needs to be saidhttps://jollycontrarian.com/images/thumb/9/9b/Snake-Oil-Salesman.jpg/791px-Snake-Oil-Salesman.jpg | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? Fuses are in line for setup and tests and then replaced with N45 cryod magnets Absolutley https://youtu.be/YTY26k0CA0I?t=4 | |
| Is D for Dry? Class D... And that’s where demagnetizing the aluminum CD disc furphy started back in 1996, and should stay. Along with all the other "snake oil" like directional mains fuses, Shun Mook mpingo disc etc etc etc |