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| Need Help for Pre-Amp Bad- Of course, the other option would be to find a smoother, less dry sounding, CD player and forego the pre-amp. Also, a change in cabling (interconnects, spkr cable, power cords, etc...) can have a positive effect on reducing the harsher aspect... | |
| Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit Red, Brulee,...- I just couldn't pass up trying the OTA kit considering the descriptions and the cost. My kit should arrive mid-week. After a respectable burnin period, I'll let you know what I hear in my system. Actually, I had my first taste, th... | |
| best 6SN7 6SL7 ? Ryllau- NOS stands for New Old Stock. However, you'll find many NOS advertised that are used- some tested, some not. In general, this means tubes that are no longer available from the specified manufacturer. Most current production is limited to C... | |
| Who has tried all these power cords? Slawney- You're absolutely correct about the FIM being stiff and unwieldy. They take me an average of 20 minutes to bend into shape! As for the reasons why someone would sell them, well I'm sure that the reasons number almost as many as the cords ... | |
| 300B king of tubes? Ryllau- I have the 805c amps. I replaced the Kron with the WE and found a subtle but clearly audible increase in sweetness and delicacy. The Kron is a very good tube in terms of frequency extension, but it does have a rather direct presentation in... | |
| Who has tried all these power cords? Virtual- Slawney may be correct if he meant cost VS performance. In that context, the Whale Elite is a very good cord. However, keep in mind that the Black Mamba isn't close to the performance of the discontinued Cobra or the King Cobra, IMO. I've... | |
| Removing DC on Cable TV Ground B/W? Whatjd- Try an in-line transformer. They usually go by the names of "Ground Breakers" or "Hum Eliminators". You should be able to find them for less than $20 at any a/v store that specializes in home installations. There are better built units at ... | |
| Looking to Buy My First CD Transport Gun- Don't rule out a used Sony XA7ES CDP for a transport. It's beautifully built and can function as a player while you're between DACs or getting upgrades. Just a thought. Good luck. | |
| How can power cords make a difference? To ALL- I regret that I can sometimes take things too seriously. This is supposed to be fun.To JHunter- I do apologize for my diatribe. I recented communicated with Brulee and discovered that in fact you have been discussing the listening issue fu... | |
| How can power cords make a difference? 702- Sorry about not reponding more quickly. I was too busy deluding myself with irrelevant audio tweaks to check back with this thread. Your conclusion that I know nothing about the people in question is absolutely wrong. I don't claim to know ev... | |
| Airtight ATM300 vs. Cary 300SEI Hey Egg- Where can the Auricaps be purchased? I figured I should give them a try. Of the MIT line, have you tried the Polyprops and tin foil, PPFX-S ? These are very good and in some applications, I prefer to the RTX. Also, the copper foil-in-oil ... | |
| Best NOS tubes for MFA Luminescence Holman- Which tubes are the best? That's very system dependent and up to personal preferences. With tube rolling, you'll be able to make the unit sound practically any way you wish. Check out www.homestead.com for 6SN7 recommendations or order the... | |
| SE amp with low impedance speakers? High- I'm currently running modified Cary 805c SET amps on my Venture speakers, 3.6 ohms and 90 dB. Extremely good in my 24'Lx15'Wx11'H room. Not all watts are created equal! Good luck. | |
| Do i need good pc s with PS PP? Street- Yes, the cords still matter! PS makes a good cord for the money (their more expensive unit is worth the upgrade), especially from the wall to the PP. The cords to the output side will be system/component dependent, but you will still benef... | |
| Biggest soundstage in a CD Player ? Badwisdom- As for CD players and not separates or SACD/DVD-A, I'd suggest the Electrocompaniet, the Gryphon (though I don't know if it is still a current product), and the Audiomecca Mephisto II. I can't imagine any one being disappointed with the... |