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| 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... | |
| Best progressive rock album side Speaking of Swedish bands, Flower Kings have some nice tracks and sides. | |
| Beware poor sounding media I will no longer purchase vinyl that is digitally mastered, with an excellent digital system I don't see the point. | |
| Buying from Canada! akg_ca is correct. You may or may not get lucky with customs charges. This is why I've been advised to state items for repair on customs document, in my case this has been true statement. Recently shipped $1k item to Canada via Fedex, recipient di... | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media Certainly, comparing a single transport to a single streaming solution will bring about many different results. It seems to me, SOTA cd transports today limited to just a few. Streaming solutions are extremely varied, and so many reportedly gettin... | |
| Gregg Allman .......I cannot believe it has been 5 years. Saw Gregg a number of times post AM. always very nice shows. I love nearly all genres and eras of music,its likely majority of music I listen to is from artists no longer with us. I know about the life tragedies of many of these artists, may bring... | |
| Buying from Canada! I ship and receive with Canada quite often. Most of the major shippers act as brokers, therefore, no brokerage fees beyond stated shipping charge. Don't ship via postal services, you or shipper will act as broker, pay separate fees, package may si... | |
| Footers- Break In? Such A Change. Ozzy, I get that, but wouldn't you think there is some optimal amount of compression for these footers. Some footers are offered with different models of same footer, depending on weight of component. Another, are those popular multiple spring fo... | |
| Beware poor sounding media Very rare when a recording is deemed absolutely unlistenable. The usual culprit for lesser recordings is micro dynamic compression, clearly heard as recording dependent, since music with great dynamics is reproduced as if real live flesh and bloo... |