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| Isolation transformers - where do I start? Z: That sounds like a very nice product. However, i would still bypass this device and run the amp direct to the wall. Otherwise, you're trying to pull enough current through one power cord to feed the entire system. As such, the amp WILL pull har... | |
| Isolation transformers - where do I start? Using a good quality isolation transformer or "less intrusive" PLC typically results in the following results. That is, so long as the transformers or filters are properly sized and do not restrict current. 1) Lower noise floor ( "blacker backgrou... | |
| What is a "transmission line" speaker? Twl: Can you point me to a website that has info on the design of your cabinet ? Sounds pretty interesting. Sean> | |
| How can an active preamp possibly help? If the output of a CD player ( or any other line level device ) can EASILY drive an amp to clipping and beyond with normal signal levels, it should be fine to use in "direct drive" mode. As Twl points out though, you may have to pay attention to l... | |
| Source for Variac Ed, that was a phenomenal deal ( as i'm sure that you know ). Did you pick up any spares ? : ) Sean> | |
| Isolation transformers - where do I start? Dennis: Dedicated lines simply separate the power lines for your audio gear from all of the other wiring in the house. This in itself can reduce noise within the AC feeding your A/V system, but you are still susceptible to the noise that is coming... | |
| What prevents DIY speakers to become the ultimate? Mvwine and Unsound have said it all. Outside of quality parts, technology and skill are required to make a killer product. In most cases, one or the other is lacking to some extent in DIY designs. Sean> | |
| Isolation transformers - where do I start? Some general suggestions here. "Old school" iron core transformers are superior to toroidals in terms of noise rejection. Toroidal designs do work, but are not as efficient in terms of total noise rejection. Look for transformers that use the most... | |
| Cable length I knew where you were coming from Unsound and appreciate the support. However, i just wanted to make it clear that there are obviously different takes on the same subject and i'd love to hear some of the various points as to why they think / feel ... | |
| cd skips due to sub woofer Try placing your player on top of a partially inflated bicycle innertube and adding a bit of evenly distributed weight on top of the player itself. This "tweak" may set you back a whopping $15 ( including air pump ) if you can find a K-Mart nearby... | |
| Kyocera CDP owners, remote control? The reason that i asked is that there was a local guy ( Steve aka "Moneybuzz" ) that had been trying to sell one of these on Ebay for about a year. People would bid on the unit and then never follow through on the purchase. It just so happens that... | |
| Kyocera CDP owners, remote control? Jeff, did you pick that up from a seller named "moneybuzz" ? Sean> | |
| Anyone use a Pledge "Grab-it" on their vinyl? Cp: Saturday Audio Exchange was the place that i was referring to, specifically the store in down town Chicago and not in Evanston. If you have been there before, please take note that they have recently relocated. They are still putting the place... | |
| Cable length Unsound: Just as there are well known professionals that agree with me, there are going to be just as many that will argue the opposite point of view. I am not going to say that i am "right", only that i believe what i do based on the above techni... | |
| What is a "transmission line" speaker? The sound coming out of ANY vent can never be in phase with the front wave of a driver at all frequencies at all times. That is why a sealed design is always superior in this respect. The TL is not nearly as "bad" as most other designs, as the ent... |