jouri_knegt

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Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
Ouch.... Went to a Glass Fiber tech this morning. He said the previous tech cut too close to the Lam modules. The tiny bit of glass fiber inside those were glued and pressurized in a metal casing. It is impossible to extend and repair it.  Basical... 
Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
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Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
@tweakmenow yeah very nice of you man please give me your contact info. i have photo’s but am struggling with uploading them here      
Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
@lcherepkai  Good to know!   
Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
@pindac  yeah the Tech fudge up. I showed him the stereophile  article, but there was a language barrier and he carried on as he saw fit. Worked with him numerous times and his work was always exemplary. I already tried a fibre optics repair sto... 
Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
Thanks @lcherepkai i sent him an e-mail!   fingers crossed  
Need some help because my Tech broke my Harmonic Technology Cyberlight XLR
Hi @steakster  Yes i sent Harmonic Technology an e-mail. Got a reply that they are 10 years out of bussiness. Also my outputs of my dac are fine, double checked.  Would you want to jerry rig this contraption for a small fee? Maybe with those VH ... 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
Hello jnehma1,I too been at this point in this hobby of ours. Stuff breaks, or is old and is in need for a total overhaul.Due to some experience (the hard way) I noticed very high price differences from technician to technician. So $105 - $12,- an... 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
I was lucky and bought a Theta gen VIII series 3I was adament to play it in 220v. I had it modified to 220v (was original 120v) cost €550, -Totall unnecessary... I quickly sold the unit because I didn't like the sound compared to the old Gen V-a I... 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
Bought a pair of Higher Fidelity 138 monoblocks for a sweet deal. Very very powerful. But needed some love. Postponed that. Bought my first biamp cable, a vd hul Revelation. It had the most thick spades ever made. The cables were also very heavy s... 
Do you prefer tidy room to messy one with better sound?
Well the best experiences i had audio wise were in rooms that were both tidy and sounded excellent. I felt completely at ease and could better focus on the music, instead of looking at the clutter. I strive for a tidy system myself but it's diffic... 
Best cheap system I have ever heard
@acresverde yes I meant subjective lol 
Best cheap system I have ever heard
The reason I post this. Is that I wish I would read more posts such as this. Great synergy between 2nd products. I know it's all objective. But the more money I spend in this great hobby. I'm beginning too believe less is more.  
What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?
For me personally the most underrated speaker would be the Alon II. It's an ugly duckling, needs plenty of space. But the sound coming out of that speaker is really special!  Soaring highs, boogie factor and good bass. Also the prices they go for.... 
What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio?
Great post! It makes me reflect upon my purchase decisions. My top #3 would be1. Loaner Cardas speakercables. Suddenly my speakers and amp sounded just right. Beforehand I tried for months to get the sound right but was never successful. Sold the ...