grannyring
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| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? Great info sherod! I would still take actual part measurements to do this job right. Looks like a simple and fun project OP. | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? By the exact same spec we mean same resistor ohm and wattage values and capacitor uf values. These are printed on the parts and can also be measured with a simple multimeter. You are replacing film caps so no real ESR issues to obsess over. | |
| DIY is not all about saving money millercarbon,You do realize one can make a tube preamp, for example, with the same circuit and design of a “brand” with better parts for some 1/2-1/4 the retail price. Tube amp circuits are still pretty much the same as they were decades ago and o... | |
| DIY is not all about saving money Well said and I share your passion for building and learning. Very enjoyable. I am currently building a 6sn7 based preamp and completely renovating and upgrading a set of Spica TC50 speakers. | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? Parts quality matter. This is so true in speaker crossovers and audio electronics. Many well respected manufacturers offer upgraded versions on their gear with Vcaps, silver wire, Duelund caps, fast recovery diodes, Output transformers, shunt ste... | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? My comments are based on well executed experience with careful listening over long periods of time. This is an area of huge potential upside. No, I am not self deluded as you suggest. Rather I am well experienced in this area. Speculate on....reme... | |
| DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805? Huge gains can be had upgrading the resistors and caps with the exact same values. As long as you use the exact same values matched within 1% for both speakers you are good to go. Mills MRA are only $5-$7 each and are great. The Path Audio Line is... | |
| Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper & Wax Cap Versus Jensen Cap 0.10uF 630Vdc Copper Foil Ceramic I used the Vcaps copper ones and very pricy. Very long run in period. They were simply too thin sounding to me, but very resolving for sure. I also like the HT Jupiter capacitor in beeswax. Nice tone and very organic sounding. Not as much air an... | |
| Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper & Wax Cap Versus Jensen Cap 0.10uF 630Vdc Copper Foil Ceramic @bigkidz I used the Jupiter caps in varied positions in all kinds of gear (crossovers to amps) so my comments are based on use beyond one or two products. I must have upgraded and modified at least 30 DIFFERENT audio pieces with this cap...perhaps... | |
| Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper & Wax Cap Versus Jensen Cap 0.10uF 630Vdc Copper Foil Ceramic LErik is so right. Try them. For me and others they are just too forced and tilted up in the presence area. My ears could not relax with them. Others love them. If you like tilted up upper mids and highs and the perception of uber detail, then you... | |
| Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper & Wax Cap Versus Jensen Cap 0.10uF 630Vdc Copper Foil Ceramic I have never had an issue with Jupiter copper foils leaking or breaking down in any way over the years. I have with Duelund and Jensen however. Jupiter is richer sounding than Vcaps with better meat on the bones weight and body. Vcaps are more r... | |
| Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper & Wax Cap Versus Jensen Cap 0.10uF 630Vdc Copper Foil Ceramic Jupiter is the far better choice ...... if you want more inner detail, richness and spot-on tone. The Jensen cap is very good, but not as neural top to bottom with an obvious darkening and thickening of the sound | |
| Update on Paul Laudati of Clear Day Cable Paul was the best. Kind and full of integrity. An absolute gem in this industry. | |
| Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400. I find my 2170 loves a balanced power isolation transformer based conditioner in front of it. | |
| Really bad sounding power cables ? Never said I don’t like shielded power cables. At least that is not what I universally currently believe. I said that one specific power cable made with Duelund 12ga 600v Polycast wire sounds better unshielded. I tested several times after proper ... |