mmarvin19

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High Current Monoblocks
Hi Everyone.I'm with Dodgealum - I get glazy too when I read all this tech stuff. But, I try to learn. I read on another Forum that "headroom" can be described as the difference between RMS (continuous power) and dynamic (peak) power. Like, 100w R... 
Single power interconnects
Hi Flash.Do you mean:> single core power cable?> cable made by a company called Single?> Signal Cable compnay? Mike 
Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables?
Yeah - I've criticised my choice of cables.That's why I upgrade whenever I get some extra spending money (which hasn't been since before the Market crashed!). Mike 
Best $100 - $200 USB Coverter
Hi SlhijbYou should read this article. Steve N. turned me on to it.http://www.positve-feedback.com/Isuue39/ramblings_computer.htmMike 
Reducing PC Jitter
Hi Apmaher.I do not have the latest version. I have the DIP Classic. Audio Advisor, where I bought it, calls it the DIP Combo. I beleive the lastest version upsamples. You could check that on the Monarchy web site. My Classic is pre-set at 16/44.1... 
Good Toslink Cable From Squeezebox Receiver To DAC
Hi Mikey.The Apogee is expensive and the Stereovox is too expensive.Take a look at Blue Jeans: coax, optical and BNC.http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/digital-audio/index.htmMike 
Sonic Frontier Line One with Class D Amp?
Hi Robbie.I have a concern that neither the Bel Canto nor the JR 102 has enough power to drive your speakers at their full potential.The 802s are 8 ohm and have a sensitivity rating of only 85dB. The manufacturer recommended MINIMUM power rating i... 
Amphenol glass toslinks - First impressions
Hi Matt.Going from my desk top PC to my DAC, my Sonic Wave glass optical beats,slightly, my Belkin Pure AV USB cable and my Monster plastic optical (which was more expensive than the SW glass). Mike 
why so many benchmark dac1's on audiogon?
May I suggest a finacial reason? Well, I'm gonna anyways.Within the past year the Benchmark DACs have received glowing reviews in the US and British hi-fi zines. This resulted in hugh consumer demand. I think there were some, er . . . , entreprene... 
Inexpensive high efficiency bookshelf speakers
Hi Simon.Focal Chorus 807 V: 92dB $1,095 pr. listInfinity Primus P362: 93dB $758 pr. list Triangle Titus: 91dB $995 pr. listMike 
What would you recommend?
Hi Joe.If I had the $$$, I'd get seperates.Mike 
Reducing PC Jitter
I'm awaiting delivery of the Monarchy DSP. Should arrive Thursday. Will post a "review". Mike 
Which has greatest influence?
IMO, all system components should be matched as to level of performance. A $20,000 preamp will make little or no difference in the SQ of a $5000 system. However, the speakers need to be driven by adequate amplification. That is more important than... 
Suggestions for a PC on my PS Audio Duet
Hi tropical.My Duet is currently plugged into the wall with a 12 gauge PSA Power Punch. I just bought on-line a used (9/10) PSA 8 gauge X Stream Power Plus awaiting delivery). I wanted a PSA of at least 10 gauge becuase I have my amp plugged into ... 
What do you put your bookshelves on?
I recommend you try Blu Tak first - real cheap at Audio Advisor. If that doesn't do it for you, go to Herbie's web site. You might try Baby Booties on top of Dots.Mike