lak

Responses from lak

DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER
Paul, I think you need to hear a good tube preamp in your system in order to make an accurate decision ;-)  
Help and opinions needed on pre-amp situation
Trial and error is the only way for you to know for sure what you like best. I know audiophiles that swear by the use of preamps and others that say a direct hook-up is best.  
Problem: Pro-ject Audio CD Box RS2 T transport
I'm curious as to what those who own the Pro-Ject Audio CD Box RS2 T Transport; what is your transport sitting on, any type of tweak device or simply the shelf of your rack?  
Bought a system without auditioning, thoughts?
All good components, and they will most likely sound very good together. After break-in time the only question is will your system suit your needs and likes. I believe at least half of the music-listening community, if not a larger percentage, can... 
Not sure for power conditioner my amp or not.
After you have experimented with the power conditioner vs directly to the wall outlet (which is the only way to answer your question) let us know what sounded better and why, please.  
To condition or not ?
I believe you have to experiment and use the method that sounds best to you unless you live in an area that receives regular lighting strikes etc. I have experimented with various power conditioners; sometimes the power conditions negatively affec... 
WHY CABLES MATTER!
An endless debate...    
Speaker cable recommendations
After break-in these will sound very good: https://ravenaudio.com/product/speaker-cables/    
Zavfino
@derekw_hawaii As opposed to the Silver Dart (by the way I really like Zavfino products) I highly recommend you take a look at the Vouge Audio power cord including their interconnects and speaker cables. Currently on sale and I have been extremely... 
230V Preamp USA
+1 carlsbad2    
How do I put new banana connector on with other wires showing up after cutting ?
+1 mofimadness      
Sonic Frontiers Line 3 unity gain
1+ jond    
Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 rev.3 1994, electrical scheme needed
1+ oddiofyl     
DH Labs power cables
DH Labs makes good products, and some people can hear the difference between different interconnects and cables.  
The perfect size double box
When I can't find the correct size box, I buy the closest size to what I need and then cut and fold until I have created the size box I need.