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| Why does better power = better sound? Yes, It has 12 outlets divided into 3 banks of 4. One bank for power amps or subs(Rowland 102), another for video (HDTV, DVR, Bluray) and third for audio (Benchmark DAC1, Airport Express, Toslik/coax converter). Two of each four outlets are 12V sw... | |
| Why does better power = better sound? Yes, It has 12 outlets divided into 3 banks of 4. One bank for power amps or subs(Rowland 102), another for video (HDTV, DVR, Bluray) and third for audio (Benchmark DAC1, Airport Express, Toslik/coax converter). Two of each four outlets are 12V sw... | |
| x-tronic 4000 soldering station Rodman99999, My all cables are either Teflon or foam Teflon insulated. We use at work very thin Teflon insulated wires. It is very difficult to strip ends without nicking wire. Thanks for the links. Overheated Teflon is really scary. We had two la... | |
| Why does better power = better sound? Arnettpartners, I bought 20A version only because I suspected that it might affect loss of dynamics (if any) a little bit less (smaller voltage drops) and to be ready for larger amp in distant future. | |
| Fuses that matter. I've never tried better fuses but if it's only placebo effect that's OK too, as long as it works for you. Enjoy the improvement but don't do any double blind tests because you might loose all the effect. | |
| Fuses that matter. Naysayers don't realize importance of the fuse and its influence on the sound. Just to test it I removed fuse once from my amplifier and sound was gone. I mean gone completely. Fuses are absolutely necessary for good sound. | |
| x-tronic 4000 soldering station Rodman99999, Next time I'll try 550. Teflon can be really bad if overheated,especially large surface like frying pan. If I remember correctly it releases Fosgen - a gas that was used as chemical weapon. | |
| x-tronic 4000 soldering station Rodman99999, Can you post link to recommendation from WBT - I could not find any. If they recommend particular tip temperature than I cannot argue with that, otherwise with the same melting point and most likely similar rosin I would follow advice... | |
| using a sub with full range versus or monitors ? Quality of the bass is also important. My new speakers don't go as low as previous ones, but have more even and natural sounding bass. It is likely that larger drivers interact less with room. Port might be tuned for the lowest distortion and not ... | |
| x-tronic 4000 soldering station Rodman99999, Yes I used this solder at exactly 700degF and it is no different than standard 63/37 eutectic solder commonly used (melting temp. 183degC). You can follow any advise you want but common in whole electronics industry is 650-750degF. Ke... | |
| x-tronic 4000 soldering station Rodman99999, You should not solder at 180degC. Proper temperature is 370degC otherwise fluxes evaporate and new oxidation will appear (takes too long). Higher temperature is not only to melt solder quickly but to heat up soldered leads, PCB etc. -... | |
| Why does better power = better sound? Bifwynne, new Elite 20PFi is $1019 at Audio Advisor. I bought used for $600. New Elite 15PFi is about $699, used currently listed at Audiogon for $350.Al, you know your Beethoven - I'm impressed. | |
| Why does better power = better sound? Bifwynne - I use Furman Elite 20PFi, a power correcting 20A conditioner with non-sacrificial over/under voltage protection. I don't see any difference in dynamics possibly because in addition to large inductor in series with power outputs it also ... | |
| Why does better power = better sound? 3 and 4 is same as 1 and 2 - greater dynamic range requires good current delivery and low noise. Instruments won't have natural timbre thru noisy gear that compresses dynamics. 5 - Imaging is related to noise as well but also to crosstalk, often t... | |
| Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously Dougwhitesell, This is excerpt from Steven Stone Benchmark DAC1 October 2007 review in "Enjoy the Music"."Since it has both XLR balanced and RCA single-ended outputs, the DAC1 can be hooked up to a stereo amp through the XLR connections and to a s... |