lowrider57
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| Can your system be optimized to sound better for classical or non-classical? I built a system to primarily listen to classical, but be able to reproduce any genre. The correct tonal qualities are important, as well as soundstaging and imaging. The image for classical should be focused and reveal textures and depth of the o... | |
| How to Connect Surge Protector and Power Conditioner Oh yeah, if you like the Brickwall, make sure to order the model that's built for audio. | |
| How to Connect Surge Protector and Power Conditioner Both have surge protection. The Brickwall does a much better job at lowering the noise floor. You should only use the conditioner for your audio and video devices to help lower noise from the power grid. Cable box, nighthawk router, Xbox can be pl... | |
| How to Connect Surge Protector and Power Conditioner I would not daisy-chain the surge protectors into the power conditioner. The extra circuitry and wire is not needed.It seems like a conditioner with surge protection is what you're looking for.What is your budget?Here's a basic Furman. https://www... | |
| Old Legendary tubes vs New Kids on the block Amperex/Siemens/Tele vs Psvane/TAD/Shugaung Psvane's cost more than some NOS tubes. | |
| Quad Tube Rolling Best answer goes to @testpilot . I'm a tube roller and very often swapping the cathode followers can make an audible difference. It mostly depends on the circuit design. BTW, all the tubes in your preamp are output tubes. They include the gain sta... | |
| Help in minimizing hiss You should work with a reputable dealer and request low-noise and low microphonic matched tubes. The quality and noise level of a 6SN7 can vary greatly, but the right tube will provide wonderful sonics in a preamp.I mentioned a power conditioner f... | |
| Help in minimizing hiss It's hard to be noise-free when using 101 dB sens. speakers. Did you try the suggested test of only having your amp powered up, no components?If your amp is quiet, then your upstream devices might benefit from power conditioning. | |
| Help in minimizing hiss If you suspect noise is coming from the Freya, change to passive mode which will remove any tube hiss. | |
| Yet another Qobuz vs. Tidal debate There should be no dropouts when using Android or iPhone. I know dropouts exist when using Qobuz with a PC.I use a Node 2i with Android and had dropouts when I first signed up for Qobuz. Customer service was able to correct the issue. | |
| Furutech Power cables options Furutech cable will lower the noise floor. And the different connectors will affect sonics; eg, gold vs. Rhodium, gold is warm, Rhodium is neutral. Chris at VH Audio advised me which connection works best with each cable type. And the build and so... | |
| Furutech Power cables options Contact Chris at VH Audio. He makes custom Furutechs. A very satisfied customer here.https://www.vhaudio.com | |
| Streamer vs. CD Transport Oh yeah, I forgot that it came from The Cable Company. You're right, that's how the Black Cat is going to sound. Disappointing. | |
| Diagonal bi-wiew It's not really biwire since you're using only one cable plus jumpers. But I have tried the diagonal wiring you described and it did improve the sonics.Nordost also says to try using the jumpers diagonally; it would look like criss-crossed cables.... | |
| Streamer vs. CD Transport The Black Cat may not be fully run-in. Some cable require about 200 hours. You should run your source through the cable day and night. Then have a listen.Lack of highs and transparency would mean it's not a high quality cable, or it's new and need... |