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Duelund DCA16GA
I too like the WE10ga as speaker cable and use double runs to bi-wire my speakers.I cancelled an order of the Duelund wire in the 12 awg size a month or so ago because I am perfectly happy with the WE10ga and simply had to tap out at some point.  ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Good to see you are back Frank.  Sounds like improved hearing will be a very pleasant side benefit. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Geeze Geoff, "let us know when your hearing improves"That one is so overused.  What's next, are you going to tell me my system is not resolving enough to display the life-changing sonic improvements that occur when one's fuses are oriented in the ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Wow, I came here to ask a serious question but instead I was surprised to read Geoff's post, "We have testimony/evidence of fuses sounding different depending on direction from almost everyone who has actually listened," since I thought we settled... 
Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please
When I owned my first two Clayton Class A amps (M200 and M300) I used to believe I needed to leave them turned on most of the time so they would sound their best, in spite of the heat and energy usage.  This time around with my upgraded M300, I am... 
Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please
I don't see Ncore on your list but Rowland uses NC1200 amplifier modules in its upper end amps and BelCanto also uses Ncore - custom modules in the Black, and Ncore NC500 modules in the REF 600M, which has received all the rave reviews.  Acoustic ... 
Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please
The only way to be satisfied with the end result will be to try the amps in your own system and compare them directly with your BAT.  I suggest you listen closely and objectively since, in my experience, the results may not be a night and day diff... 
Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please
I agree with George on this one. I went from Clayton Class A to Class D Ncore NC1200 for about a year but ended up on a circuitous path to McCormack, Lamm and then back to Clayton.  An expensive lesson but well learned. 
how to set shipping costs for speakers?
Just paid to have a sub shipped to me.  I ended up buying a brand new box from the mfg and sending that to the seller so he could use it to pack and ship the sub to me.  FedEx Ground will transport items up to 150 pounds and this sub was at the li... 
Passive high pass filter - Marchand XM446XLR-A
Thanks again Al.  It seems the 0.047uf caps will be a good start.  If the cut-off is at 68Hz then that will actually be perfect and if it is at 34Hz then it still relieves the amplifier from trying to drive the lowest frequencies.  Another thing I... 
Passive high pass filter - Marchand XM446XLR-A
Thanks much Al!The Claytons only have balanced inputs so I am confident the 100K input impedance is for the balanced condition.Good point on matching the caps.  I plan to try something relatively high quality like Jupiter copper film caps.Partscon... 
Passive high pass filter - Marchand XM446XLR-A
Thanks bdp24, I have calculated the capacitor size needed but everything I have read seems to be for single-ended signals.  If I want to go the single capacitor route with my balanced amp, do you know what I would do differently...i.e., do I put a... 
Passive high pass filter - Marchand XM446XLR-A
Thanks guys for the responses so far.  bdp24, I believe you are talking about Marchand's active crossovers but I am not interested in putting another active component in the signal chain.  Thank you for referencing the First Watt B4.  Even though ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I have been interested in the CAD stuff since I read the first review of the CAD 1543.  I like his approach to design that emphasizes galvanic isolation, power supplies, and NOS, and I suspect their gear is very musical.  I look forward to hearing... 
Duelund DCA16GA
No waiting, it is available now.http://www.partsconnexion.com/Duelund-DCA12GA-20awg-Tin-Plated-Stranded-CU-Wire_moreinfo.html I just cancelled my order this week and will stick with double runs of the WE10ga.Also have a star-quad run of WE16ga for...