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| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? I’d be curious to examine the 0/8 interface. If it’s soldered, it’s likely a dry joint. If crimped, an incomplete contact using a fraction of the actual wire gauge. Perhaps it’s a couple of ring terminals with a bolt?Are the cables twisted or spre... | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? From your words it seems there’s a bit of envy over people being able to spend. ROTFLMFAO! 35 years ago I had $25k+ expended. Today, I could spend $$$$, but since $$$$ has ZERO correlation to musicality, why would I? Do I get a pass for having ... | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? I’m not thumbing my nose at anyone. I’m a retired recording, electronic and software engineer.The first thing an engineer does is get the requirements. I flew all over the world to have a look-see before making recommendations.So when JoHiFi recom... | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? Which one is the one for me, for you or for some other? As I said before, do the math.A great problem in audio is ignorance of even the most fundamental concepts which makes consumers easy prey for charlatans. I might tell you what I have and why... | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? Start low and move up slowly till desired result achieved. Cost has ZERO correlation to sonic quality as RESULTS ARE DEPENDENT ON THE REST OF THE SYSTEM! | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? @b4icu Which systems do sound different and which don’t? All systems sound different. Room, component tolerances and age, humidity, temperature, pressure, YOU all conspire to alter the sound. Why is that?Do the math. What parameter of the system m... | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? Because there aren't any measurable differences between any reasonably designed cables.Check out http://www.ielogical.com/Audio/CableSnakeOil.php for how cables interact with components. Be sure to read the Garen Galeis papers. Also https://www.... | |
| Subwoofer Suggestion Dual subs are better than one. Subs output into the mid-bass. A single sub collapses the bottom so the soundstage is like a truncated and inverted pyramid.Most sub installations are abysmal. It takes skill and work to integrate properly. As a pal ... | |
| Subwoofer Suggestion I hate to throw water on the party but if all you have to spend is $1,500 you are better of not doing a subwoofer. For that money you will never do your Focals justice. The overall effect will be worse than no subwoofer at all. A subwoofer syste... | |
| Subwoofer Suggestion First of all you need a continuous phase control, polarity control and multiple crossover slopes.Second you need to roll the lows out of the mains. Doubly important with ported mains. This can be a simple 1st order capacitor crossover to the main ... | |
| Are MULLARD NOS EL34s and LTA ZOTL40 REF worth the price of admission? Amps depend on the tubes. Tubes depend on the amp. Both depend on the system and the CBLF.Only your hairdresser knows for sure. | |
| Solid states more accurate than tubes? Maybe I just like [ss] coloration more and tube coloration is just too much. I like tube amps and am pretty sure I'd find Proacs dreadful. | |
| Expanding questions about tubes in a preamp 12AU7 mu 17 and requires a lot more input than 12AX7 mu 100.Amplifier was designed for ????Distortion in one case will be several multiples of the the other.Perhaps the cymbal sparkle is odd harmonic? | |
| PRIMA LUNA AMPLIFIERS The autobias circuit will adjust bias to whatever it is set, not the tube. Different tubes may require a bias change. Has anyone characterized Hum, Distortion, Power before and after changes? | |
| Solid states more accurate than tubes? A digital camera is more accurate than was Ansel Adam's camera and film.Few would argue the beauty of Adam's work. |