lowrider57
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| Hum hum hum https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/cardas-cgsp-xlr-shorting-strap-eaWhen xlr and rca inputs share the same circuit, you need to short pins 1 & 3 of the xlr inputs to avoid noise thru the rca connection. But always check if the manufacturer ... | |
| Replacing Parasound p7, but with what? The main part has only furniture around the edges; cd rack, big bluray/LP rack, computer desk, treadmill. But I'm just trying for a little more air in the sound. There is nothing between the listening chair and the system, about 9-10 feet. ... | |
| Replacing Parasound p7, but with what? The Parasound Halo A21 is a fine amp, it would be a mistake to swap it for an integrated. The preamp is largely responsible for the timbre and sonic signature of the system. There are many options for a preamp with more dynamics and extended range. | |
| Inquiry re book on polarity Have you googled R. C. Johnsen Wood Effect: Unaccounted Contributor to Error Confusion in Acoustics and Audio?Check Amazon and Ebay. | |
| Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions For a used power amp, another vote for Sunfire.Sunfire 300 Load Invariant... circa 1998, $700 to 1000.Sunfire 300-Two amp ... 2004, upgraded design. $900 to $1100Often found on Ebay. Will drive any speaker. | |
| Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS) Nice find on the Swagman Labs PSU. I checked out their website and they have many models for different components. Build quality looks better than Teradak, also from Hong Kong. @ghosthouse, I was considering the iFi and saw many good reviews. I kn... | |
| Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls Right u are, mesch, they are old speakers. Tighten up the drivers and any brackets in the cabinet...Gently. | |
| Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls Only need one DAC. It will have multiple inputs for your different sources.Buzzing...is your TT grounded ? Are you using an RCA cable with a ground wire? | |
| Selling speakers to a buyer in Russia? Easy. Contact the Trump Organization and ship thru them. | |
| Experimenting with reversing polarity to speakers From the Gallo Classico CL-3 manual...Advanced Connection: If you are an experienced listener, you should try connecting the Front Left and Right speakers with the polarity reversed. [i.e., positive (+) (red) on Amp to negative (-) (black) on Spea... | |
| New CD Player or Existing CD Player as Transport to a DAC? If you are considering DACs such as Mytek or Benchmark vs a CDP, then I suggest using your Bryston as a transport and buying one of these excellent DACs. They can do double-duty for streaming or computer audio and I believe can output directly to ... | |
| Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls Very well said @mesch . As mesch stated, Bluetooth is convenient, but not the highest quality. Hardwiring components, eg, USB, provides higher SQ.Good luck with your speakers. | |
| Help Looking For a Balanced Preamp Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/252573738667 | |
| Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls @djniteline, you really only need an external DAC if you are using computer audio.https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00MHTGZR4/ezvid02-20This Bluetooth receiver will sync to your iPhone and has a basic DAC included. Save your money and buy a... | |
| Experimenting with reversing polarity to speakers Anthony Gallo recommends experimenting with reversing the polarity on both speakers. My preamp does not invert polarity, and I found the imaging was wider, deeper, and more focused when reversing + - on speakers. |