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Power cord construction techniques
1) twisted pair helps reduce RMI/EFI2) a filter capacitor is added to reduce RMI/EFIYes, you can do this to your cord. Twisted pair is recommended by many audiogoners here.As far as adding filter goes, it really depends on the outcome. Remember, y... 
Sub or Subs to mate with Sonus Faber Amati Homage
The space is definitely the issue. Your room is too deep.If you can cut short to about 13 ft then you should be fine. My friend has it with Jeff Rowlands, MLs, and Goldmunds and they all mate well with this speaker.IMHO, this speaker doesn't sing ... 
Can speakers be too good?
don't forget the ATC speakers too. They're also British and are widely accepted by recording studios. 
Comparing ProAc, Totem, Soliloquy, Tyler
My vote goes to ATC SCM12 if you're looking for new speakers. The ATC has fuller much more solid mids and low end frequency response because its sealed designed. However, a good power amp is required to drive this type of speaker. I've compared my... 
difference between ATC SCM7 and SCM12?
How big is your place? I'm using original passive ATC SCM10s in a 20+ X 14 (speaker is on the long side wall.)and it works fine. 
To Biwire or not to biwire
IMHO, biwre makes no difference except if you're using very thin speaker cable ( double the band width helps in this case.) Biwire is more for bi-amping and I have not heard any good bi-amping combo in 3 systems. It just doesn't sound natural ( no... 
Need help from tube guys to select a tube preamp
Jb3, most of folks who choose tube gear because they don't like "SS-like" sound. However, it is possible to make tube gear sound like solid state with the exception of high current amp. Most of good sounding preamps don't come with remote control.... 
People who are Irrationally Afraid of tube amps
What is boils down to is $$. I've auditioned over 100 SS and tube amps combine. There are plenty of good solid state amps that performs as good as some of the best tube amps. However, the price for the SS are always outrageously higher than the eq... 
Which cable are better - Jaden or Bogden Audio?
George, I guess you have not try Audio Note AN-Vz or the Stealth M-21 special. These two cable also quite impressive. I've tried over 2 dozen of ICs myself and found these two to be the best source cable. 
Silver to Preamp & Copper to Amp?
The only truth about the Silver vs Copper is clarity.Warm, or bright, it all depends on how you make the cable. If you buy commercial cable then you have no control over what you're looking to get. One way to do it is to have someone custom make t... 
Tube integrated amp for my son's first system.
Getting an amp is not an issue. There are plenty of good integrated tube amps for under $200. However, finding a good high efficiency speaker for bargain price is not easy. Unless you're willing to build him a Fostex speaker or pick up a pair of o... 
The best DAC for the money
Yes. I modified myself. Having someone else do it doesn't make senese to me because I want to know exactly what each parts I put into my player does. 
The best DAC for the money
Dmitrydr, You'll be surprise how much difference the opamps and the clock circuit ( not just the crystal oscillator) can do for you.First of all, I leave the digital filter along. Like you said, if I have to change DAC then might as well buy a new... 
The best DAC for the money
Dmitrydr, I think you're missing the point. Newer digital chips are always improving and most likely better than the previous generation. That's exactly what the clock and opamp mod does. This does not change the original good design but it improv... 
The best DAC for the money
Why not just upgrade the clock and opamp.For $200, I did it to my Marantz CD67SE and it blew awaymany stock CD players in $1000 TO $2000 retail price range.Even better than the seperate DAC.