onhwy61
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| RCA and XLR shorting plugs?? The RCA Cardas are not shorting plugs. They simply cover the unused jack. They are a nice cosmetic addition that keeps dust out. I use them throughout multiple systems and have never noticed a sonic impact.Music Direct sells a cheaper knock-off th... | |
| why does digital volume control cause loss in info Eldartford is referring to an analog volume control that is controlled by digitally operated motor. It's used to provide remote control capability and it doesn't suffer from bit loss, since the volume control is complete in the analog domain. A tr... | |
| Van Halen or Van Hagar Being that Eddie Van Halen is the guitarist who doesn't need another guitarist on the stage, I thought it was very bold of Sammy Hagar to stand there and play opposite EVH. Lokie, Eddie Van Halen guitar playing on Van Halen records, is fundamental... | |
| Speakers to alleviate room anomolies Something is not right in what you're stating. The 58 to 70Hz suckout is fairly narrow and not that deep. I don't see how it would take the life out of the bass. Your room dimension are not good. Rather than swap equipment I would recommend you hi... | |
| Why did I get married? Nothing's wrong with whining, every now and then. But if your wife saw this thread, how would she react? | |
| Name your lame duck artist........ If all of the named "artists" are so untalented, then why are they successful and famous, whereas the people posting about them here are less so? Life is so unfair! | |
| What next, after finalising components ? Assuming you've determined a good listening triangle, do nothing else and just listen to your music collection. Familiarize yourself with how your music collection sounds on your new components. Take your time in doing this. It's only after you re... | |
| Quadratic Diffusser Plans?? Zargon, great link. Thank you. | |
| Ortofon A90 review.... wrong choice of gear the differences are MASSIVE!Really? | |
| Are you ever satisfied? To be totally satisfied is to be dead. But then again, fear of death is the ultimate sign of an immature mind. In other words, it ain't all about the journey -- the endless tweaking and equipment changing that sometimes even results in an upgrade ... | |
| Best Powerchord for DIGITAL sources? what are you. No question about it, the root and the 5th. Best power chord ever. | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M Jtein, I sincerely wish you luck with your search, but your description of what you're looking for sounds to me as if you've been reading too much about audio and not listening enough to music. I've never met a component that put a wide silly grin... | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M Being that by your own admission you are new to high end audio, why are you trying to "upgrade" from what seems to be a high quality, well put together system? | |
| Compressed vs. "Remastered" CDs Remixing is different than remastering. Very few releases that are remastered have been remixed. The original 2 channel masters may or may not still be available and the engineers are frequently forced to use 2nd or 3rd generation tapes. In some r... | |
| Drill holes in rack shelf to keep amp cool? You really don't have an issue with heat. The Sony will run warm, even a little hot, but that's the way it's designed. |