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How to check an IC?
Sebrof,Thanks. 
How to check an IC?
What I meant is, an arrow moves just a little bit from infinity to the right, towards zero.When i probe is on the barrel and the other on central pin on the other end it doesn't move- "infinite resistance', just like MI8764ag said. 
How to check an IC?
When I turn multimeter to Rx 1, and touch probs together- mit shows 300 ohm, when I check a cable (not my DIY cable, but one, I know is fine - I get exact same reading.BTW, the Ohm scale reads from left to right (it's analog RS multimeter)from inf... 
Furutech spades on copper cables
I'm not sure, they would work with my speakers. I have Avantgarde Duo Omega G2- they have two pairs of binding posts- one on the midrange driver, and the other for the tweeter and active sub. So, I think, I need double- barrel with the same gauge ... 
Furutech spades on copper cables
This Furutech cable is expensive- I need 10 ft. speaker cables in bi-wire config., meaning 40 ft of cable- almost $1500 in cable only. I already have connectors- another $200?But it seems you like it quite a bit. 
Furutech spades on copper cables
Mitch2,So how did the cables come out? Did you compare them to others? 
Furutech spades on copper cables
Thank you,I have ratcheting crimping tool. So far, I only tried it once with Analysis Plus spades, and it was absolutely PITA experience- it takes huge effort to crimp this fairly thick-walled connector.I would imagine, hydraulic should take much ... 
In-walls for 6 & 7
One of the better in-wall speakers are Triad.I just install 5.1 system in my room, and they are very good. 
BAT at CES?
That's true about The Soundsmith. I don't know if they just showed their own carts, or if it was a collaborative effort. 
BAT at CES?
Not this time. They did at the last year CES. 
BAT at CES?
No, I lied- they had a new replacement for VK-600 SE amp., I forgot the model designation. 
BAT at CES?
I think they had VK-55SE, REX preamp, paired with, I want to say Wilson Audio Sophia 3, or Sasha??? Too many shows lately, all memories are mixed -up. 
Opinions - The Absolute Sound
Tvad,I'm with you on this one. 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
Tvad,Fair enough. 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
In my statement, I was actually referring more to a dynamic aspect of live music, than to a tonal character.I do agree on many bright sounding systems, which are not at all to my taste.On the other hand, speaker can be totally tonally correct and ...