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| Are cable “upgrades” just as likely to make your system sound worse? Keep in mind, the quality of your components and music files can impact what you hear. Many times high quality cables can be more revealing. This should not be confused with being bright. It’s the old garbage in, garbage out theory. There is a syn... | |
| Help with Bricasti M3 - Slightly off topic but I’ve found a home run connection to a network switch much more reliable than connecting my Lumin to the WiFi extender. For some reason, I was encountering a buffer issue. I’m currently using an EERO pro mesh router with each... | |
| Ground Loop? I’m so glad! When I read 20 awg, my heart sank. If you used audio receptacles, check the ground requirements. If interconnects are running to a device on a different ground, this may be the source of the ground loop. Hope you figure things out. Ha... | |
| Ground Loop? Cleeds is correct. At 20 awg, you aren’t even close to a 20 amp code requirement. For a 20 amp circuit, you should have at a minimum, 12 awg wire. Personally, if this was a custom job, I would run 10 awg stranded wire in metal flex conduit. Again,... | |
| Ground Loop? Do your wattgate receptacles have an isolated ground? If so, check the specs. Call their tech support. Most, if not all, isolated ground receptacles will require an insulated ground wire. If this is the case and you are using standard Romex, your ... | |
| Ground Loop? Since you mentioned two dedicated circuits, are you using isolated ground receptacles? If so, check the ground wires. Remember, an isolated ground requires an insulated ground wire. You should not use Romex. The ground wire is not insulated. I’m n... | |
| Audio Research Financial Troubles Coppy777, I agree. CJ makes high end equipment that is truly exceptional. The MV60se I own is no exception. This was the first post I’ve ever read regarding declining quality. | |
| Audio Research Financial Troubles Audioman58, If CJ quality has declined, should anyone consider having CJ update older equipment? I own a MV60se and have considered CJ giving it the once over. They will replace and upgrade caps etc. It works flawlessly right now but a complete c... | |
| speakers for small room How big do you want to go - stand mount or floor standing? I prefer stand mount speakers in your application. As previously mentioned, Heritage Specials are definitely worth consideration. I just scored a pair of B&W 805 D3 speakers. They meet... | |
| WHY DO PEOPLE FEEL THE NEED TO COMMENT ON CABLES AND EQUIPMENT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD? Possibly, for the same reasons you knowingly and willingly chose to type your question in all upper case letters. Makes you wonder why… | |
| Home network Fibre optic vs Ethernet I would run both as well. It’s much easier with everything opened up. Another consideration is using grounded Ethernet cables. Remember, you can always run a line and leave it hidden behind the sheetrock until you are ready to use it. Take plenty ... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality I would be the first to admit, I’m definitely not an expert in networking or audio. I got off the merry go round a long time ago. I’m open to new ideas and constantly learning from others on this site as well as others. That’s why I look to expert... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality tvtgeek, you are definitely on to something most people don’t realize. Case in point, none of my jacks are plated for a grounded cable. I use plenum rated cat 5e cable and high quality jacks throughout my network. I have talked to a number of CEE’... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality Do we have any CEE’s out there? The shielded cat 5e, 6 or 7 cables makes perfect sense. Installing high quality connections is also a no brainer. However, reading this thread brings up a few interesting questions. What internal components and desi... | |
| Ruminations On CD Players Soix, is spot on. The amount of hi-res music out on Qobuz and other platforms is impressive. Like many other Agon members, I enjoy listening to new artists and music by utilizing Qobuz. It will be interesting to watch how the use of CDs changes ov... |