lowrider57
Responses from lowrider57
| Isolated ground versus self ground outlet For a 4 outlet receptacle, use an Isolated Ground Quad Receptacle. | |
| Isolated ground versus self ground outlet Isolated ground bypasses the wiring of the duplex. It's a straight run from your system ground to the grounding buss in your service panel. | |
| KT 150 failure Right, a microphonic tube. If there's a warranty you should contact the dealer. | |
| iFi SPDIF iPurifier2 Review Check user reviews on how low the noise-floor is. I was not impressed with the previous generation. I like iFi products. I'm using an AC purifier in a power strip and it really removes noise on the mains. | |
| iFi SPDIF iPurifier2 Review The Amazon PS doesn't use a toroidal or R-core transformer which will keep noise levels down. Can you link to the other PS? | |
| iFi SPDIF iPurifier2 Review @kota1 Check out linear power supplies on Google and Ebay. The units that have toroidal or R-core transformers are what I'm referring to. Not a SMPS (Switch mode power supply) which is a chip. https://www.ebay.com/itm/273124405850?mkcid=16&... | |
| Mutec MC 3+ and CTronic After Dark Clock @rodge827 My dealer carries the Mutec line and recommends the TOTL word clock for Audio Note dacs. It's way above of my budget. Maybe eventually I'll try a less expensive master clock. Actually,, a dac upgrade might happen first. | |
| Instruments that shine in your system Yes, jazz saxophone jumps out from the stage with realistic tonal qualities. With orchestral, oboe stands out followed by the rest of the woodwinds. | |
| iFi SPDIF iPurifier2 Review I experienced good results as well. The iPurifier2 reduces jitter and a noticeable decrease in noise, especially with streaming. Using a LPS instead of the AC wall-wart will provide a noticeable improvement. With a better power source, soundstage... | |
| Mutec MC 3+ and CTronic After Dark Clock I've been using the Mutec MC-3+ for about a week and there's a significant improvement in my digital playback. I have a PS Audio PWT outputting AES/EBU and a Blusound Node2i using SPDIF coax out. I've found that the Node2i doesn't output a very g... | |
| How crucial is the quality of a digital cable? Digital coax cables do make a difference. I’ve owned about 6 or 7, finally achieving the synergy I was looking for. It’s not just 0’s and 1’s. It’s the internal design and construction of the cable to keep the signal moving in a pathway without re... | |
| Connection check?? I think we're all getting that security page. Mine connects fast to the website. But I hate the pages where you have to identify the bus or the horse. | |
| Qobuz Hi-Rez Not Necessarily the Best Sound Thanks @mapman . I asked because by using dynamic normalization you can tweak the bass. Many classic LPs are bass-shy or lack low-end definition. It's a good tool to increase dynamics in a subtle way. | |
| Qobuz Hi-Rez Not Necessarily the Best Sound @mapman I assume you're using your Axis/Denon MC to transfer vinyl. What sampling rate are you digitizing to? When you use dynamic range normalization, can you hear a difference between your digital playback and spinning the album live? | |
| Qobuz Hi-Rez Not Necessarily the Best Sound +1 @mapman . Very well stated. |