grannyring
Responses from grannyring
| Hapa Audio Interesting design for sure. I purchased a set to compare to my DIY reference. We will see... | |
| This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree Spot on. | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Thanks and agree! | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Did you use stranded or solid core? Solid core is very, very stiff! Not sure if solid core is the safest to use long term if one moves cables a bit. | |
| Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship? The amp will most likely need new electrolytic caps throughout based on age. Once replaced the amp will indeed sound better. These do dry out over 20 years are don’t hold to spec any longer. This will cost, but it will help you keep the amp for m... | |
| Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship? MC has given you sage advice. My vote for post of the month! | |
| Mojo Audio Mystique EVO Yes I do. I put those in per Ben’s recommendation. | |
| help on changing capacitors An important consideration with that site is the listening tests were only done in speaker crossovers, not electronics. Typically just on the high pass circuit only. This is very important to remember. They will not necessarily sound the same in a... | |
| help on changing capacitors The Odams are mid priced high end caps and nowhere near $1200 a set. They sound 2x better than $50 caps. Just giving the facts and the OP can decide. The Miflex caps I compared were $70 plus each. The Odams are around $90. The cheaper Miflex ca... | |
| Uptone EtherRegen or Gigafoil v4??? You can use ethernet now with the advent of Network Acoustics ENO ethernet filter and cables. Amazing sound without a bunch of boxes. | |
| "Mytek Empire monoblock power amps, with GaN based technology." Input impedance is too low for many good tube preamps. 10k is just too low. I really dislike it when I see amps with input impedances that low. Just a shame and should be avoided by the builder. | |
| help on changing capacitors Vcap Odams are a better choice for both sound quality and fit. I directly compared to Miflex in both dac and preamp builds/upgrades and the Odam is clearly the better sounding cap. The Miflex sounds forward and a tad forced in the upper mids and ... | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... I will let @richtruss answer this question. I just know his ethernet cables are spectacular and should indeed “help”. Yes, the ENO USB cable is indeed better than mine! Even better than my newer Helix design. | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... I tried the Intona and a bunch of other stuff. The ENO is just in a different league in terms of sonic gains. Easily the best upgrade I have ever made in audio. For me this is the bottom line of the ENO products and my streaming enjoyment. A no-br... | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... I have not heard their digital cable as I don’t use one in my system. However, everything I have heard sounds best in class so I image that cable will also. |