mitch2
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| Hi-Fi Fuses - SNAKE OIL? - or something in it? Maybe the "snake oil" isn't that designer fuses don't change (or even improve) the sound, but maybe it has to do with what some are charging for those fuses compared to the relative level of sonic improvement you get compared to using regular fuse... | |
| which preamp As others have said, none, but one of the most musical SS preamps out there, and excellent at typ used prices, is the Tom Evans Vibe with Pulse or Pulse II power supply. Make sure to get the Lithos 7 model. | |
| Porter Ports or Cabledyne Cryo Hubbell 5362 FYI all, I just received three new Porter Ports and these are Hubbell HBL5362W receptacles that are unplated and cryo treated (no green dots as shown on their website), so these should be virtually identical to the Cabledyne receptacles unless the... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Bill, my sweet spot so far is my mini source (Pure Music) through a Wireworld Starlight USB cable into the iPurifier into the iUSB (unconnected to power) into a Gemini twin cable with only the "signal" side connected and then directly into the onb... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house I looked up the iFi iLink and if this $250 converter is better than the Offramp, then every Aphile should have one and now! I can't say whether the iLink is better than the Offramp, but it is definitely not better than the USB input in my Metrum H... | |
| What is the best DAC under $3000 Hi Bill,What's up with the Killer DAC website?On the homepage, it indicates a person has to register before they are allowed to access the website but when trying to register this message displays:"Sorry, registration is currently disabled."Is the... | |
| Need advice on rich sounding cables The cables listed are well regarded but you might be surprised by trying the less expensive Harmonic Technology Pro 9 Reference cables that IMO have most of the attributes you seek. | |
| Furutech Evolution II Interconnects The 108 and 110 have OCC solid center pins treated with their alpha process.The 106 has what they call their "filament" center pin (which is comprised of small spring tensioned wires) and those are phosphor bronze, probably because copper would no... | |
| Furutech Evolution II Interconnects I like the FP-108 best for rca because of the PCOCC center pin and because I personally like the solid center pin instead of their center pins that have a bunch of thin wires to make contact. The FP-108 facilitates a "crimp" type connection via a ... | |
| Furutech Evolution II Interconnects I found the PAD Venustas to sound a bit sharp for my tastes, too much leading edge.You can better the Furutech Evolution IIs by using their next level up bulk cable, which I believe is the same as used in the reference line.I have used DIY IC cabl... | |
| Metrum Hex vs Metrum Octave I have a copy of his Octave review but I do not subscribe to HiFi Critic and cannot find a copy of Collom's Hex review online. I would like to try my Hex with a high quality usb/spdif converter (Off Ramp), just for kicks. | |
| Metrum Hex vs Metrum Octave When setting up a computer audio source this summer, I purchased the Octave II but before even listening to it I decided to switch and purchase the Hex instead. Therefore, I cannot speak to the differences but the Hex has been quite satisfactory i... | |
| What is the best DAC under $3000 Your budget seems to be at the lower limit of some very nice sounding DAC options you could consider if you can swing $500 to $1,000 more. Some choices include; Metrum Hex, Auralic Vega, and Lampizator L4 G4, to name but a few. At about your price... | |
| What is the modern equivalent to the L1090? I bought a pair of L810s new and owned/enjoyed them for 20 years. Over the next 5 years, I "upgraded" several times but was never fully satisfied with my speakers again until I picked up my current Aerial 9s. Mike Kelly who is the owner/designer a... | |
| Aerial 20T's, Original Speaker Stands http://http://www.aerialacoustics.com/downloads/model20t/20T-3_view.pdfI believe spikes are 3/8-16.Call Aerial/Michael Kelly and I suspect they can solve your problem.They are among the best in the business, IMO.I have Model 9 stands I don't use b... |