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rixthetrick

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Quadratic Diffusers
absorption and diffusion are two faces of one entity called 'acoustic optimisation'. their mutual balance totally determines correct presentation of highly valued mu... 
Quadratic Diffusers
@boxer12 - an interesting idea, one I'd never come across.It kind of sounds similar to a Binary Amplitude Diffusor BAD?Has anyone reading this come across a folded well diffuser? Tried them? 
Why are there no tube televisions anymore?
Well, it's just a matter of time, as technology progresses.For example Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2721D) a 27' 2560x1440 IPS gaming monitor with... oh yeah, this is impressive 240Hz. 
Moving to the UK - Need Transformer
Have fun Joe,have a steak pie for me, man I miss them living in Texas. 
Quadratic Diffusers
@tomic601 I trust that an adequate amount of research into good tasting wines was invested in your dual truncated conic wedge diffusers of choice? Such research done with music, seems like a worthy quest for an enjoyable evening or two..three.. lo... 
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@boxer12 - So I have finally (with help from a neighbour) put them up on a steel frame, about 14" off the floor. They are on either side between and behind the stand mounts on the front wall, 6" overhang outside of the back of the toed in stand ... 
Moving to the UK - Need Transformer
Run it on 230vac if you CAN, it will sound better. Okay, so I’m going to have to ask, how does it sound better?Serious question, the transformer inside the device will split off voltages as needed and then through bridge rectifiers to VDC, probabl... 
Why are there no tube televisions anymore?
CRT TV FISH TANKjasonbourne52, what do you watch on your Insignia? [I thought you might like some attention?] Insignia NS-DVDVCR Dvd & 4-Head Vcr Combo Player, I bet you have this bad boy to play your analog movies, then step back to DVD when ... 
RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .
Everybody’s perception, preferences, hearing, audio chain, room modes, power quality, transparency, noise floor, etc etc is non-identical, so it’s evident that what one experience may not be the same for others. Don’t make me break out the "fact c... 
Quadratic Diffusers
@boxer12 - now I'm even more motivated to get them placed for listening, thanks! 
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@hilde45 - I was surprised to learn from a good friend and cabinet maker, that balsa is actually a hard wood (by definition).This is the very first effort making diffusers, and that being cherry wood only. No idea how that would work out, I am sur... 
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@hilde45 - I had no idea how much I'd need to learn, and the amount of work involved when I took upon myself to have a go at it. I took logs of cherry wood and split them with a band saw, rant them through a thickness planer and joined them to mak... 
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@hilde45 - So it's been a few months, what have you ended up doing?Today I finished the second of four QRD17 diffusers, I used linseed oil and they look beautiful. Next task is placement, and finish off the last two diffuser assembly and oiling. I... 
cassettes CAN sound better than vinyl.
Most anything sounds better than vinyl @ travelinjack - Do you use a gun rack for your stirring spoon?I am amazed, truly amazed that has gone under the radar. 
Tang Band 2145 in action
Magnesium is a metal, it's refined from magnesia in it's mineral form, being oxidised, as it's very reactive. Any Brits in here might recall that it's use in British battleships came into play during the Falklands battle (I wouldn't call it a war,...