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| Is it Amps, Preamps, cables, etc. OR Technology??? I gave found the Cardas cables can sometimes totally destroy the life in a system. Perhaps that was happening for you. System synergy is a funny thing. For example, I have been using the Altmann Attraction DAC driving Altmann BYOB amp in one of my... | |
| Directional interconnect cables Yes, wire is directional and I have confirmed that to my own satisfaction including eliminating dielectric and shield ground effects. Once burned in, changing direction of the cable is clearly audible. I know this proves nothing to you but if you ... | |
| Newbie amp help......why? You already have an amp. | |
| why do companies charge double for xlr cables? Yes, I would be stunned if any cable sold as a balanced cable was not truly balanced. I think people are getting confused due to the fact that many so-called balanced inputs and outputs on equipment are not balanced, and extending that assumption ... | |
| US connectors with 220/240v I have come across a few when enquiring of the manufacturers of the PCs I was looking at. I ended up with vhaudio airsine because Chris was very credible in his statements about voltage ratings (and they are very nice cables too). Some said 'no wa... | |
| Amp for Verity Audio Sarastro My Verity Parsifal Encores actually sounded best to me with the humble Nuforce monos. Maybe the extreme bass damping factor and sheer speed. Some of the KT88 powered valve amps were good too but not as coherent top to bottom as with the Nuforce. I... | |
| US connectors with 220/240v Yes, the standard of the US plugs and sockets is generally high and if you are using say hospital grade stuff it will pass the tests used in 230V countries, though may be technically illegal. So your insurance could be useless if you burn your hou... | |
| what is a right IC for my current setup Carl109. Let's say that I come up with an utterly compelling explanation as to why a good power cord can improve the sound of your system. That doesn't guarantee that you will hear an improvement when you try one. And if I utterly fail to convince... | |
| Cables Are Crazy, what do you think? EEs will acknowledge that many things have an impact on how a signal travels through a wire, but the point I am making above is that their training encourages them to dismiss these things as inaudible. | |
| Do I really want the musicians in my room? Haven't gone away, just sleeping - as you probably are now. Tried the Revelations and first blush was kinda impressive, but they became fatiguing and ultimately not as resolving of fine detail as the other cables I tried. The OP's description soun... | |
| Do I really want the musicians in my room? False because they are at first very impressive but become oppressive over time. YMMV, and Hiernote's obviously does. | |
| Cables Are Crazy, what do you think? Your Dr will be relying on scientific theory, which in turn means models of reality that simplify reality. Any scientist that thinks his models completely explain reality is an arrogant pompous ass, not a scientist. Discussing cables with EEs can ... | |
| Do I really want the musicians in my room? Let me guess, the in-room sound was with the Gabriel cables?? They are a false god and ultimately, fatiguing. Go for the at the venue sound. Just my opinion... | |
| Best interconnect between Ayre AX-7 and CX-7 In balanced designs it is appropriate to sum the two signals into one and then split them again, at various points in the chain. This is how noise is cancelled by using balanced circuits, and it is a misconception that a fully balanced system keep... | |
| Best interconnect between Ayre AX-7 and CX-7 I am very surprised to hear you think that there are cable manufacturers who sell cables that are not balanced internally but are sold as balanced with XLR plugs. Can you name one instance where you have experienced this, or know it to be happening? |