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| The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance My power cord test involved a good-quality CD player (Oppo 105) and a good-quality set of headphones (Sennheiser HD800.) The CD player has a headphone output, and so I chose a familiar CD and listened to the sound quality from each power cord in t... | |
| Daedalus Ulysses I own the Ulysses V2 after owning the Wilson Sophia 1. I found these both to have very similar characteristics in their sound: balanced, high clarity and transparency, great sound staging. But the Daedalus had a greater "presence" and realism that... | |
| Vinyl “Pops & Clicks” eliminators This is a vigorous, yet respectful and informative exchange of ideas. Thank you to all the contributors! | |
| Herbie’s Super Black Hole CD Mat - Wow! I believe that the answer to the Blue Ray question posed by GEOFFKAIT is yellow. | |
| Considering simplifying my system... talk me down (or whatever) It's great to be happy with what you have, but why not make the changes you will eventually need NOW, when you can take your time and create ANOTHER great system? I'm in the process of simplifying my system and it's going very well, without any lo... | |
| Worth pursuing analog sound from digital? "Ticks" and "pops" in vinyl are usually caused by static and dirt. Clean your records and then get rid of the static before you play them. Of course, take care of your records in the first place. No more noise. | |
| Why do YOU love Vinyl/or hate vinyl It's all about the sound; analogue sounds better (i.e. more realistic) than digitized music. Sound is inherently analogue; it's physical. Only in Star Trek does a physical thing get digitized (converted) in one place and then reappear (converted a... | |
| This new McIntosh integrated looks like a winner Many people using separate components deliberately choose a tube preamp and pair it with a solid-state power amp. Each approach has its benefits, and this “hybrid” approach seeks the best of both worlds. So, why not look for an integrated a... | |
| ... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY? Mostly Shunyata - their Ztron series and King Cobra. Also PS Audio AC-12, Signal Cables, Maze Audio and Ice Age Audio. | |
| High end Cables not important for certain electronics? Why do audiophiles praise short connection paths in ultra-high-end equipment and then purchase long interconnects? Anybody see the contraction?In the droning conversation of the value of very expensive cables, the only practical advice is that thi... | |
| Your reference system? What value is there in such a vague and an envy-generating question? A more practical question might be: "What was your best-sounding system, given the music you listen to, your budget and your listening environment?"And to the person listening at... | |
| Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period. Burn in is a myth. This is simply people getting used to the sound of something over time and enjoying it more. | |
| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? I have my best interconnect between my preamp and power amp because I get the benefit in all audio sources. I have my best power cord in my power amp. | |
| Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ? Why complicate things? The answer is “yes.” | |
| Do speaker cables need a burn in period? Burn-in and directionality are untested and unproven concepts that contradict the engineering and scientific concepts related to sound. Many people believe in this nonetheless, perhaps because they experienced this. But even here, how do you know ... |