kodak805
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| Cassis Grounding Solution Thank you for your comments. I do not disagree with how balanced cable grounds are commonly configured.Tara Labs employs a different approach. The cable shield is floating and requires the HFX unit and both cables drain wires connected together... | |
| Bricasti Amplifier M25 I have a pair of Bricasti M28 amps in my system. They replaced JRDG monoblocks which had separate power supplies. Compared with the Rowlands, the Bricasti M28's are superior, especially in the mid to high frequency range. The highs are more ope... | |
| Any alternative to Radio Shack sound level meter? I have a PCE 353 which I used to set up a pair of Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generators with their outboard amp/crossovers.https://www.pce-instruments.com/us/measuring-instruments/test-meters/decibel-meter-kat_162375.htmYou only need to match... | |
| Equipment Rack - How important in the grand scheme of things? Hi!The stand was $1995.00 for a five shelf unit measuring 24" wide x 18" deep x 44" in height. The vertical spacing is 8 " above each shelf. I chose the dimensions and Mike confirmed with a line drawing on graph paper e-mailed to me. He never m... | |
| Equipment Rack - How important in the grand scheme of things? I have entered a direct link to my system to make it easier to view my particular audio stand example. Mike will make a stand according to your dimensions. The unit is very heavy and inert. I measured every surface and angle myself on the finis... | |
| Equipment Rack - How important in the grand scheme of things? I waited over 50 years to even consider a proper equipment stand. I never gave it much thought assuming it more for aesthetics than anything else. The I saw an ad for an audio stand that greatly appealed to me.You are correct that everything mat... | |
| Pass Labs and Fuses Most people do not try anything they criticize. They merely state an opinion of incredulity.Fro me, I like measurements. If something is manufactured it can be measured. Your point about directionality can be measured for example. I do not do... | |
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| Gallo Acoustics For everything Gallo, please see this link for the "Gallo Owners' Thread" here in the "AVS Forum":https://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/805768-official-anthony-gallo-owners-thread-117.htmlAll your questions should be answered if you have the ... | |
| Taralabs cables Good Day Keith!What do you know, if anything, about Matthew Bond and his company? Is he still affiliated with TARA Labs as a designer, consultant, etc.? Is his company just a division of TARA or a competitor?I raise these issues because of this ... | |
| What's your investment threshold? I fully agree with ebm. I buy the best i can afford. I do not wish to limit the performance of my components by saving a few dollars on cables. I consider cables as part of the unit they connect.I avoid any manufacturer who expects you to buy t... | |
| Most satisfying system change in 2017? A significant investment which made dramatic differences include the following in 2017:Bricasti M28 Monoblock Power AmplifiersWilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generators/Crossovers/Amplifiers (Pair)Akiko Corelli Passive Power Conditioner | |
| What is your listening chair? Here is a lengthy discussion on the subject at hand.These posts may be more helpful because many have photos:http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?224-Looking-For-The-Perfect-Listening-Chair&highlig... | |
| Taralabs cables audiolabyrinth!Thank you for the system compliment.Early this year I replaced my TARA Labs Air 1 loudspeaker cables with the 0.3's. I have no desire to change anything in the system for a very long time.By the way, a quick comment here regarding ... | |
| Taralabs cables My system is posted and described on Audio Asylum under username House13:http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/11266.html |