randy-11
Responses from randy-11
| Best practices when conducting a DAC comparison I am not clear on the consumer benefits of MQA. It does seem DRM capable however... | |
| Burning/breaking in new equipment? Oppo gives you ability to play video even if you streamBTW, galvanic isolation is important for streaming - lots of engineers discussing this on computeraudiophile.com | |
| Best practices when conducting a DAC comparison there will only be tiny differences between dacs relative to most speakers, room tmts., etc.galvanic isolation can be a biggie for a DAC -- besides an opto-isolation technique, a LPS, and/or star-quad DC power cables are good ideas | |
| Opening a can of worms Correct, with some speakers (cones) there are audible differences in cables, because they change the complex impedance that the driver "sees."One could call the difference minute - it is certainly not as large as using a different speaker.And, the... | |
| Burning/breaking in new equipment? You have some excellent components on their wayTreat it like the Grateful Dead said to do with a Love Light - turn it on and Leave it ona low volume will simply increase the time for the active devices and mechanical parts (speaker cones) to burn ... | |
| Speakers: Isolation? I am going to set my speakers on top of the Arc d'Triumph | |
| PERSONAL GEAR LIST; Your opinion on next best upgrade? Yes, either speakers, room treatments, and/or improving the source material by finding the best masterings. | |
| Replacing AC cable on older amps and pre amps (Non IEC) Sure, but why?Get an isolation transformer and do it right. Much more effective. | |
| Upgrading of Minimus 7's or junk them and buy some cheapr Elacs, AE's etc. | |
| RE: Finite Elements Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers are Recommended not my idea - just passing it onhopefully, the smoothness of the ball bearings & plate surface is adequate to improve SQI know some people have paid machine shops to make ese and to micro-plate them for smoothnessBarry Diament (mastering engin... | |
| RE: Finite Elements Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers are Recommended for a pittance, you can buy some ball bearings and little dollhouse ceramic plates- not as groovey lookin' tho | |
| Power Conditioner Advice please... a properly sized Topaz will not compress dynamics | |
| Does a new cd transport require break-in time? then why all the moronic comments? | |
| Speaker Cable Banana Plug Breakage You are putting far too much imagination into the cable termination. It simply will not affect SQ.Another option is to buy new cables from a rental/exchange place - Bluejeans cables is one - try a set & send them back to try another set; lath... | |
| Speaker Cable Banana Plug Breakage sounds like soldering would be far below your pay gradeit's easy - teens do it |