jhajeski
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| EBTech HumX Thanks everyone for your input. While investigating tuberist’s initial comment on iFi, I noticed they have 3 different products, each to supposedly solve a specific “noise issue”: — GND Defender: eliminates ground loops — AC Purifier: cleans ... | |
| EBTech HumX Thanks a bunch Tuberist, appreciate your insights on this. Best, Jim | |
| Best turntable under $4000 Ditto VPI ++++ | |
| Looking for a good small subwoofer... RELs in my system | |
| Best way to keep REL sub from “hopping around” at high volumes Yes on the hockey rink, but no tent. | |
| Best way to keep REL sub from “hopping around” at high volumes To those who inquired about how loud and whether I watch action movies very loud….just music. My nominal setting on the REL is about 50%. And, I should’ve been more clear, it certainly doesn’t happen all the time; only when I’m in one of those ... | |
| Best way to keep REL sub from “hopping around” at high volumes Thanks all, for the options so far. Much appreciated. Jim. | |
| Gain / Amplification atmasphere thanks for the education & confirmation on volume control in digital vs analog domains. I never really realized the difference til now. | |
| Gain / Amplification itsjustme thanks that’s exactly what I think I was looking for. Yes, it’s an Oppo 205 with great ESS chips, and I run it thru a Parasound Halo Pre to a Parasound A21+. Despite the ESS chipset, if analog volume control (at the preamp) is [cir... | |
| Gain / Amplification snapsc Thanks that’s helpful I’ll search it. I’m doing half-ass A/B comparisons (lower Oppo 205 gain, more amplification versus the opposite). Jim | |
| What’s your latest high-end audio purchase? Herron VTPH-2A, one of the last production units. Love it. | |
| What happened to scammer Noah Schumacher? My guess would’ve been they arrested him for his mustache | |
| To truly enjoy this hobby, I need to learn electronics. Any book recs? Saul, if you want to try the Harley book, I can send you the fifth edition (one edition back from most current); it’s just taking up room and I don’t need it. Where are you located? PM me if you want. Jim | |
| To truly enjoy this hobby, I need to learn electronics. Any book recs? P.S. just noticed you can download the first 60 pages or so of the book as a PDF sample, from the above-mentioned website, for those who want to sample the writing. JH | |
| To truly enjoy this hobby, I need to learn electronics. Any book recs? Since I just purchased it and have not dug in yet, I can’t yet recommend it, but wanted to pass along. I just bought Ethan Winer’s “The Audio Expert” (2nd Ed., 2018). Beware…this book is not casual reading. It’s 780 pages, with over 400 imag... |