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| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @boxer12 I've used Teradak 5V and 9v, Uptone JS-2. Presently using all Teradak (2 are 9v, 1 is 5v) with the three generic FMC in system, JS-2 presently powering server and OpticalRendu so no longer using second rail for one of the FMC. Can't direc... | |
| Turned back into a music lover I'm much like Simonmoon in that I can listen in both modes. I'm a modder, so often changing out little things like caps, resistors, etc. After changes I'm initially in analytical mode, if change is positive, I'll segue into music lover mode, this ... | |
| Horn speakers are really bright? Yep, above posts state very well the need to optimize full system to hear full potential of horns. I've heard horns sound absolutely shouty and furthest thing from natural to absolutely sublime, every single aspect of system matters with extreme l... | |
| New Coincident Frankenstein 300B Stereo Version @charles1dad Only as power amp with CSL. Using passive/volume control on 845 substantially inferior to CSL, even inferior to my relatively cheapo Schitt Saga+ passive. I see integrated feature as add on, temp solution for those without pre. . ... | |
| Chris' latest cables. I've used various Vh Audio cables over the years, presently using the Airlock wire in my diy double Helix power cables, Airsine pc's in other components. His capacitors are very nice as well. Don't doubt the IC's very nice. | |
| New Coincident Frankenstein 300B Stereo Version Duh! I had previously thought of asking Israel about good source for WE101, completely forgot about that route! Sixmoons had an article some time back in regard to Linlai Elite tubes having early run failures. Grant Fidelity also mentions newe... | |
| PAP owners I ran several iterations of Alon's back in the day on short wall in 13' x 36' room, so firing down 36' L. As I recall, well out from front wall, distance from side wall somewhat compromised, but not big deal, better than long wall placement and fi... | |
| New Coincident Frankenstein 300B Stereo Version The CSL is indeed a special piece, made that much better with MK II upgrades. I also got the Amtrans switch upgrade, much more precision piece than the standard upgrade switch. I've given up on using Psvane WE101D with no longer having trustwo... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC For generic FMC optimization need lps on both, along with nice power cords on each lps, and going through nice power conditioner. I've tried generics with stock switching power supplies on one or both FMC, cheaper power cords into lps, no power co... | |
| How to secure a large power cord to a piece of equipment? I wrap with electrical tape, solves loose issue. The other problem with heavy power cords is I like ball bearing and/or spring footers on some equipment, the pc weight detrimental to free movement of footer, usually support with fishing line to ce... | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming @audphile1 Even with FMC, ethernet cable quality still matters, your experience illustrates that. Using your best ethernet cable closest to dac makes sense. Upgrade all your ethernet and be prepared for further gains. Upgrading from Supra and vari... | |
| Audioquest Vodka vs Wireworld Starlight 8 (Not Platinum) Ethernet @nglazer Your experience mirrors mine in AQ Vodka vs WW Starlight ethernet. Still, I prefer optical over any ethernet, although still using AQ Vodka prior to FMC points. | |
| New Coincident Frankenstein 300B Stereo Version I have Coincident Statement II pre and 845 Turbo, both are not of golden tube sound, more about accuracy, transparency. I also have custom built 300B monoblocks, none have bass bloat or high freq. rolloff. I'd expect the Coincident 300B would be v... | |
| Best progressive rock album side Can't believe no one's mentioned Soft Machine, Barclay James Harvest or Incredible String Band, all three progenitors of this genre. Barclay James Harvest was coincidently was first or one of first bands signed to Harvest Records, home of many ear... | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media Many avenues to great network performance, ethernet or optical, just one more variable. And then you have the variable as to how each is implemented. I've chosen optical as my preferred path, but optimization here includes running every FMC off lp... |