groovyjeep
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| My Impossible hum issue. If all else fails, get a Radial Engineering J-ISO or similar. basically a 1:1 transformer for audio signal and it will at least prove whether it's possible to eliminate the hum. I've used mine at various points in the signal path for troubleshoo... | |
| Cheapest but good cables…. Schmitt Custom Cables is reasonable, fast and Jim is a pleasure to work with. He can build essentially whatever you want, whatever level of quality and price. The website schmittcustomcables.com is expanded and easy to use, but I often order cus... | |
| Best streamer for a returning audio guy Do you by chance use a Roku device for your television? If so, you can stream music through the Roku using Spotify. My Roku is 2016 variety with optical audio output to preamp. Fairly simple setup, you control Spotify on the Roku using your Spo... | |
| What a pile of Schiit I am using a Loki with Parasound preamp & Bryston monoblocks, no discernable hum. It did take "awhile" to get a black one, for some time only silver available (guess supply chain isssues) but they were nice about it and sent me a tshirt that ... | |
| How long do good speakers last? Late 80's B&W 801 matrix 2 which, aside from replacing grill fabric due to original owner's music loving cat, have required zero maintenance in over 30 years. I keep the fabric on to prevent UV damage as the room has natural light. |