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NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
So, things have been quiet for a while, any newbies with these cables?ozzy 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
aolmrd,There are so many differences in our audio systems, and I’m sure you are right with what you hear, but I am very satisfied with the improved sound quality.That being said, PS audio continues to provide meaningful free updates/upgrades for t... 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
aolmrd1241,That is odd, perhaps you need to reinstall the update.ozzy 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
The new "interim" code version works excellent and with no problems with my unit.ozzy 
Whats playing on your system today?
Sheryl Crow "The Globe Sessions" SACDozzy 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
So I am going to keep the Carvers since they allow me to try other "hard to drive" speakers. Quads, Electrostatics, and Planers are on my list to try.I must say though my Atma-Sphere M-60 3.3’s are very nice sounding amps that I hope I do not regr... 
Former Tekton owners: What have you moved on to?
clarinetmonster2,The Quad Z-3's do not seem to be available in the USA.ozzy 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
erichgs,Some equipment does not work well with the inputs shorted.I am using the DEQX as an electronic crossover and to blend the subs with my main speakers in the room. And it is quite a complicated piece of equipment that can make a big differen... 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
Actually the caps do help to keep stray RF/EMI out of the signal path.ozzy 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
I found mine on EBay.ozzy 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
I also used the WW silver starlite. The Platinum is mutlples better. 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
erichgs,I have moved my jumper and output settings on my DEQX premate to its highest output settings and still no hum. I can't tell you how satisfying it is to have discovered the source of the hiss. It was amazing that I missed something so obvio... 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
erichgs,Yes dead quite. If there is any noise I can't hear it. BTW, I also placed rca non shorting caps on the rca inputs. Perhaps that's what took it to zero noise.Everything matters...Now to experiment with input tubes...ozzy 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
erichgs, and others.Well I finally found the reason for the hiss. I was using the XLR output of the DEQX preamp with a XLR cable into the Carver XLR input.Since the Carver does not have a true balanced input (but my DEQX preamp does have a true ba... 
Carver Raven 350 Amps
erichgs,No need to. Bob says the RCA and XLR are wired together as a single ended input. The XLR is there for convenience not for a true balanced connection. So either rca or xlr should perform the same.ozzy