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| Oppo 83 SE Sound in Absolute Terms ? the Ayre unit could very well be just a minor step up from the Oppo (as Mitch2 describes)Cmalak, to clarify, "just a minor step up" is not at all what I was implying and not what I said. My intent was to point out that several well known modders a... | |
| Oppo 83 SE Sound in Absolute Terms ? The stock Oppo 83se is reported to sound pretty good for a $900 one-box-does-it-all solution. You may want to be more specific with your question regarding the price range of players (or specific players) you are trying to compare to. One place to... | |
| Volex cables - No longer belden??? Considering the end use is to help facilitate a high quality improvement in the sound of your system, and considering the value of your time it will take for DIY, why even mess with a standard copper cable when you can buy this very reasonably pri... | |
| Blu ray with good Redbook specs? There are several well regarded companies modding the Oppo 83 SE for that very purpose of providing high quality two channel (or multi-channel) audio. Check out ModWright, EVS, and RAM. Prices for two of those mods are quite reasonable ranging fro... | |
| PayPal Alternative? - What's your opinion? Paypal up to about $1K is not that expensive. If cost is an issue, you can send a USPS MO or Official Bank Check via a confirmable overnight service for about $10-$12. Once you have built up good feedback over a couple of years, most sellers will ... | |
| Bulk cables: Oyaide vs Furutech I would recommend Furutech FP-Alpha-3, Acrolink 6N-P4030 or Neotech NEP-3001 for amps. The Furutech FP-Alpha-3 is a 12awg, 49 strands, OCC, Alpha [cryogenic and magnetic] treated, unshielded cable, available from Partsconnexion.The Acrolink 6N-P40... | |
| Using different gauge wire for biwiring If you slightly reduce the amount of energy to the top by using a smaller ga cable you are disrupting the balance of the speaker the way it was designed.Hifichic, I agree with the electrical theory but I question whether there would be an audible ... | |
| Using different gauge wire for biwiring Most internal speaker wiring is done that way. Also, some manufactured cables such as AZ Double Barrel use the same strategy (6awg and 10awg). | |
| what percentage of us really knows sound Well, this is fun.I would pay for someone to come to my home to tell me what is wrong with my system.Rtn1, my only questions are how much$, and where do you live?To me, Raks has it right...Im guessing Im one of those that cant tell a good sound... | |
| what was your wedding song? Sweet Love, by Anita Baker, [although Dead Kennedys should have been more seriously considered - good one, Richard stacy] | |
| Electrician's advice wanted: safely lifting ground Wow, what a great thread, I really like (and agree with) Elizabeth's rules for living, and who'd believe someone would actually quote Captain Beefheart. Way to go, Pehare. This thread has really brought out the "inner poet" in you two.Regarding gr... | |
| Herron VTSP-3A Thanks guys. My speakers (Aerial 9) and amps (Clayton M300's) will do the bass if the preamp passes it through. My current Lamm LL2 does a fine job of that, and so did my TEAD Vibe/Pulse, although a bit less dynamic but slightly better defined tha... | |
| Herron VTSP-3A I have been looking for a new preamp and I keep coming back to the Herron 3A as one to try. The Herron has great features, which I would consider a bonus, although my only consideration is sonic performance and I really don't care about remote vol... | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier The best buy I've found on Hifi-tuning fuses is from Acoustic Sounds:Thanks for the tip. That is the best regular price I have seen also. Too bad I just purchased 6 of them for my new amps. Usually, I wait for a Partsconnexion 20 percent off sale. | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier Hi rhyno,The ad for the new 2.2 states, The following are available as an option with the TP 2.2cv and 2.2cvB:A premium, stepped volume control for a smoother feeling pot, discrete steps, and even less variation between channel output than before... |