jsalerno277
Responses from jsalerno277
| Why did you purchase the equipment you have and what do you like most about it? Research by reading trade publications to determine equipment within my means that have SQ attributes I cherish. For electrical components, going out of my way to audition that equipment in as a controlled manner as I can, either bringing my curr... | |
| Fine tuning the system. Where do you start and how do you proceed ? I apologize but it is my opinion that there is no definitive starting point but rather process of optimization by experimentation. I recommend your starting point is listening to acoustic and amplified music and developing your perception on how ... | |
| WHICH POWER CONDITIONER IS BETTER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE WITH ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS @langla4 Galvanic isolation is a type is active power conditioning as well as a safety circuit to prevents high current from flowing to sensitive components or prevent shock. It uses electrical (isolation transformer) and physical isolation (gap)... | |
| WHICH POWER CONDITIONER IS BETTER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE WITH ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS While there are numerous theoretical pros and cons to the design consideration of either a passive or active power conditioner, the manufacturers you list (AQ and Audience) have designed their equipment to mitigate negative effects and improve SQ.... | |
| Is it the gear or the ears? Thanks for sharing and providing a bit of humor.. however: As eloquently stated by @lanx0003 "Pursuing perfection is a joy. I find great joy/satisfaction in the process of striving for it.". The ability to pursue perfection in any subject is an... | |
| Soulution 331 vs Gryphon Diablo 333 @jeffreyw Congratulations and finding the component you connect with emotionally, and that is the point of this hobby. Do not let comments of others or the press come between what you have discovered and do not get into the trap some audiophiles ... | |
| DAC recommendation for DSD input I see this as a bilateral problem. The H390’s DAC is respectable but can be improved upon. However, improvements to your server/streaming setup may provide greater impact. Let me attempt to explain. Your budget will permit purchasing a near wo... | |
| Thoughts on using a smart plug on intergrated amp. There are three points to consider. Many integrated, pre, and power amps have electronic power supply protection circuits and/or software system checks on startup. Depending on the circuit or software design, leaving the power switch on and u... | |
| Streamer, no DAC please? At your price point, a preowned Aurender N100H will give excellent SQ. The Conductor App works well with QoBuz and Tidal streaming services, and makes it easy to upload and catalog your digital files. Reliability and customer service are excell... | |
| Any piece of equipment you currently dream of ? @ghdprentice Thank you. I aspire to your room and attention to detail you have described in both your forum and system posts regarding your room and setup to maximize your system SQ. While we have both made distinct equipment design choices we... | |
| Any piece of equipment you currently dream of ? I am happy with my system. I dream of a domicile large enough to have a dedicated, treated room with more dedicated mains that my system deserves. | |
| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? Another post for me. On September 19, 1980, I and my future wife saw Bob Marley and the Wailers as the opening act for the rhythm and blues band The Commodores. 75% or more of the garden was there to see Bob. Many left before the Commodores perfo... | |
| Power cables and power conditioners Apologies for typos and spelling check issues. Reviews = review. Rotting = in. | |
| Power cables and power conditioners Yes, there are only subjective conclusions in the press, nothing objective I know of. For example, I have read reviews conclusions that the Audience T series produces better system SQ with the expensive Audience First row power cable. I will giv... | |
| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? NRPS for the Dead at the Capital Theater, Port Chester, NY on 02/23/1971. Seeing both bands in a small venue, and Jerry on pedal steel with NRPS was a musical life changing experience. A deadhead forever after that concert. |