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| Cable auditions - Hard Work? I've done many cable comparisons over the years, while I may start off with short listening sessions and A/B comparisons I've found that making the best decision only comes from long listening sessions over several hours and days. I know the cable... | |
| BPT 3.5 Sig. owner, what cords have you tried? My favorite is the VH Audio AirSine, way better than stock and better than some other well regarded cables. Transparency and air! | |
| Review: Stillpoints ERS Tweak I just started experimenting with the ERS sheets this weekend. In this short amount of time I've discovered it works best over transformers in all equipment. I've also used cloth to segregate the power supply from the processor in my DAC, a sheet ... | |
| Backwall wall behind my back treatment. Going with the smokester, diffusion such as echobusters doublebuster, some RPG products or DIY project. | |
| Cary SLM-100 Bias in Triod Mode Pawlowski, I used to own the SLM 100's. I recall biasing them at 150 per Cary's instructions. I think this is especially important if you're using EL34's. The rising bias could be due to a bad bias circuit resistor. I had that problem with one of ... | |
| Using Bad Recording to Evaluate a System Many of my favorite recordings sound rather mediocre so I'm in full agreement with your observations. Playing mediocre recordings forces one to deal with that old analytical/musical conumdrum, finding and keeping the perfect balance can be very el... | |
| Active Shielding in Cables I am using the Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X2 series speaker cables. These sound wonderful in my system, a bit quieter than some other higher priced cables I've tried. While I can't say that the active shielding is the sole cause of ... | |
| What is needed to have the best CD/Digital sound? Tube amps and preamps, a DAC or player with tubes in output section will bring even more warmth and fullness. | |
| Good Power Cord for a BPT Line Conditioner ....... VH Audio AirSine if its in your budget. Beat out some other fine cords on my BPT 3.5 sig. | |
| Experiences with Nirvana Digital cable ??? I recently demoed the Nirvana DC-110, the Synergistic Resolution Ref. x2, PAD Venustas (all balanced). The Nirvana was nicely musical but not as transparent and detailed as the other two. I preferred my Ridge Street Audio Midnight SPDIF to any of ... | |
| What sonic characteristics matter the most? Tonal balance is of utmost importance to me. If the bass is boomy, the highs accentuated or the mids recessed I can't even begin to listen. Higher mid anomolies are especially bothersome! It seems that when the tonal balance is off I'm constantly ... | |
| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? Cwlondon has it correct in that marketing plays a large role in creating wants/needs. Our culture is absolutely inundated with purveyors who influence and anticipate our every need. Material items that were previously uneeded or not even thought a... | |
| Alon/Nola drivers All drivers are custom in the Alons. One thing to consider is replacement prices, I recently spoke with Carl and there have been steep price increases: Alnico tweeters $1600 pr., 10" Alnico woofers $1600 pr., Alnico mids are still $800 pr. There a... | |
| Anyone tried new VH Audio Air Sine Cable? I concur with Tvad, these cables are aptly named, 'air' being the relevant term here! | |
| Audio Aero Pirma DAC versus MF TriVista 21 DAC The 'sharpness' you hear is likely caused by the AC, try a power conditioner on your front end components. Dedicated lines are essential as well. |