j_k
Responses from j_k
| MISSING THE POINT? I have purchased 8-10 new releases this year.... I think that the above post is partially correct with sound quality being an issue...... but, Mark Knaffler and Sting's latest sound mighty fine. Some people that spend the cash on the studio time a... | |
| AC Conditioners? I live in Chicago and have the lesser of the evils syndrome as well. I use a newcastle conditioner and the noise it reduces is nicer to listen to than the garbage on the line. My system is about 25K retail, so I do not think I am at a Mid-FI level... | |
| directional cable? one additional comment, longer grain structures have a more dramatic effect on cable directionality. | |
| input impedance Everything in electronics has a RLC component, but in this case since most amps terminate directly across a resistor, I would say the answer should be almost purely DC with no input. When music is playing, it is obviously not DC. Why do you ask? | |
| directional cable? I had a course in electrical engineering (advanced physics of conductive metals) that explained the difference in cable directionality... The change is at a metallurgical level it the stucture of the atoms of metal (grain) in the cable. It has to ... | |
| Ok, some of you suggested Magnepan 1.6QR Audio Research VT-100 MKI, MKII or MKIII works well to drive maggies | |
| Amps for Avalon Radian HCs Go hear the new ARC VTM-200s. They are better (and 4K more costly) than the VT200, but I think they sound better. I heard the VTM-200s / LS-25MKII / Linn CD-12 on the Avalon Eidolons recently, and had a hard time leaving the room... I was blown aw... | |
| Analog or Digital volume I seriously doubt it -- I have heard the Wadia, and they do not. | |
| aq diamond x2/x3 vs audio magic sorceror I have been extremely happy with the diamonds... I can't say enough good about the AQ products. If you need Diamond, try to get the x3 or the Extreme. If you need RCA connections, I know where there is a .5 and a 1 Meter pair of Diamond Extreme fo... | |
| Why are NOS tubes considered superior? The older tubes are better IF you have a reputable supplier that properly tests them. Some of the tubes are less microphonic, some just sound better because of the midrange bloom. This is a fine example of tweeks, but I have done this to my ARC ge... | |
| DVD w DAC or NEW CD PLAYER??? The technical reason is the mechanics (stability, rigidity)of the transport and the ability to clock the data bits out without jitter. Circuit topology, parts stability & quality, power supplies and many other details make the difference betwe... | |
| Annoying Sibilance=digital glare? Anything in the signal path may cause this. How good are the locking RCAs?? Different alloy or metal plating combinations can make the same piece of wire sound like a whole different animal when you change connectors (as I'm sure you know at the m... | |
| Help!! Low level hum from FM cable sgnl Check out the sonance website for details. If you search altavista for RFGI1 it will only find sonance. Otherwise call your local AV dealers. You may not need the sonance quality for a tuner... My HDTV is extremely picky of cables, and anything in... | |
| Help!! Low level hum from FM cable sgnl I agree with the previous posts about less costly solutions than $50 (Sonance RFGI1)... There are versions as cheap as $8, but there could also be trade-offs with the signal quality. I got tired of trying a box for $8, another for $15, and then I ... | |
| CD Cleaners/Enhancers Try the Bedini Ultra Clarifier and the Marigo Optical Boundary Fluid. |