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Building my 'first' system - Advice on Phono preamp please
The advise to reach beyond the standard level of designs within a certain budget and acquire a Phonostage that has a well respected status is a good advice.From experience it is important for the end user to have heard the choices prior to making ... 
What Was Your Favorite “Game Changer” Moment?
I will say that my own take on the Op's inquiry, and the one that has the most profound effect is:That as an outcome from multiple experiences and encounters with people who share an enthusiastic interest for HiFi similar to my own and to be at ce... 
US source of Panzerholtz?
Delignit have been increasing thier product range and P'holz has evolved in the types available.There is now a CarbonWood (P'holz / Carbon Fibre Lamination) as well as few others.   
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
As there has been a suggestion that DIY Cable 'might' be a consideration, even though the quality of the Termination might not match a professional Quality.To produce a solder joint can be practiced on any cheapo wire with a cheap Solder.It won't ... 
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
I am quite sold on the idea to keep on with the PC Triple C vs OCC Comparisons.D.U.C.C is more difficult to source at a price that makes the initial investigations cost effective.I have a D.U.C.C being returned to me this week it has been out on l... 
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
OCC is from my experience a much improved wire over OFC, and over the years I have exchanged from OFC to OCC in Copper and Silver on most IC's.I use Mapleshade Speaker Cable and can't vouch if this is a OCC Wire.In recent months I have commenced w... 
Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
Going for a Phonostage will potentially have the influence on the System in use, to allow the System to reveal its full potential.I am in agreement that the suspected improvements to be heard through a addition of a Phon' will be a very positive a... 
New Zirconia Pipe Cantilever .. What's up with that ?
I have visited this forum on Numerous occasions before I chose to join in.When I was not a Member or Contributing, IMV I was a very experienced user of this Forum and a Long Term Experienced user of a HiFi System.I chose to Join the Forum and shar... 
Cables best suited to electrostatic speakers
The lower section of text is a Post I very recently put on Thread about Mapleshade Speaker Cables.As a result of this Meeting where a Selection of Cables were compared. Two of the attendess at the Demonstration/Comparisons use the True Silver Bran... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
Another PC Triple C Doner Wire I have discovered for this design for a Power Chord is:SAEC SPC 850 it is a Cable with 3.4 sq mm ( 12 - 10 AWG )As a cable it has Two Stranded Wires per Metee Length.In a very recent investigation, I have seen it sel... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
I have completed the Order for the Wire Types I have made known previously.There is one small change to my Plan, as the Cables will ultimately end up as XLR.This change has occurred as the Engineer who has produced my Valve Monoblock Power Amp's h... 
New turntable: please help with cartridge selection: Ortofon vs Lyra vs Charisma vs Hana
I am a person who prefers Ortofon, using one on my system.I have heard the Higher up the Range offerings in Various Models and Designs at demonstrations on other systems and they always satisfy my preferences.A local HiFi Dealer and Member of my H... 
Suggestions for rca connector - diy interconnects
Aeco produce connectors that are made up of different metals and different coatings, with a Solid Silver Pin being the Top Model in the range.Zavfino produce a connector with a OCC Pin.OCC Wire is a type that will probably turn up in your investig... 
Running LOMC with MM (47K) loading
I am not a EE minded person.My Trust was with the Engineer for the design / prototype builds.As is, with all my other Amplification.My contribution to the prototypes was to supply a quantity of Boutique Components from Brands the designer did not ... 
Running LOMC with MM (47K) loading
@larryi              I have a long experience with Valve Equipment.For a person like myself, with sesitivities to certain perceived sounds that are catergorised as detractors as a result of a Sonic Trait.I am very careful not to produce a Sound th...