subaruguru
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| Separate ground for dedicated line Re the shield on the belden 83800 series. If you're using the simpler 83802 12/2, then of course connect the twisted shield at both the breaker bus and your outlets' grounds.If using 83803 12/3 then you can ignore the inner shield OR connect it at... | |
| dynamic classical which isn't boring? Boring? I'd look at using iso/absorb stuff or better rez components to assure musical interest rather than bombast.For example a euance platform will "tighten up" a cheap CDP so well that you'll be on the edge of your seat THROUGHOUT the Zander St... | |
| dh cones on Neuance platforms The previous Neuances were voiced to sit atop upturned cones or better-yet "spikes" fastened to/through your shelving. Ken generally recommends using the component's stock feet ABOVE the Neuance to avoid a spectral shift, unless wanted. Now his th... | |
| What is next after Paradigm Studio S-40 The Paradigms' failings to me are always about an inherently second-class midrange. Top octaves can be tamed with positioning and room treatment, and bottom octave is a function of that plus the size you buy. No quarrel with Paradigm's bang-for-th... | |
| halogen lighting? It's easier than that. I installed low-voltage baby halogens atop my window inside frames for dramatic soft lighting of my drapes, but at TERRIBLE acoustic penalty...WITH wall-wart 12v transformers. And yes, they DO radiate into the audio...even w... | |
| NHT ST-4. Great deal and sounds funny Help GURUS Yeah, my friendly long-time dealer is NOT impressed with the newer NHT he now has to sell, and quickly points folks over to the JMLabs Chorus/Cobalt and baby Spendors for true musicality. I guess the Super One was their last good cheapie. To my ea... | |
| Ground loop hum I would've guessed a bad cap in the phono preamp's power supply that somehow got jiggled into function when you plopped the rig down at the dealer's....If you're skilled I'd open her up and gently tap the caps and tubes with a chopstick (NOT A SCR... | |
| Cable suggestions? Opinions needed... Canare StarQuad S8 and S11. The recording pros love it, and only a buck a foot. From there I go to Blue Heaven for a brighter top octave. | |
| Equipment racks: Symposium/Mapleshade I truly believe that the choice of a rack becomes nearly inconsequential if great iso/absrb shelves like Neuances are used. Opens up the possibilities to much more attractive "furniture", like my Arts & Crafts leaded glass cabinet from Drexel.... | |
| Found an interesting way to compare IC cables... Gotta agree with Agonanon. I find that the spectral tilt of my Senn HD600 to be midway between my Spendor HT setup and my Parsifal Encore ref 2 ch setup, which at first made me wonder which was correct. It's simply that the Spendors are more forgi... | |
| Spendor 3/5 SE special edition I agree. For the money I prefer the one-and-a-half-sized 3/5 called the Spendor SC3, turned sideways. MUCH more bottom end, and a nice 88/89dB/w efficiency. For $1400/pr they're a great alternative to the Special, and if you're building a HT they ... | |
| What's the principle? Isolating Digital Vs Analog Quickie:Physically isolate interconnects from power cords and speaker cables, and cross at right angles if proximate.Electrically isolate RF sources (CDP, DAC) from ALL else by using a different dedicated line (best), or at least a different line ... | |
| Do Transports Matter??? The Phillips (?) PRO top-loading transport, well-isolated, in the EC EMC-1 is in a league by itself. Sounds like great analog. | |
| Verity Parsifal Encore opinions Tireguy, I am indeed puzzled.On the crossover issue, you'll note that it's a VERY low 150Hz, so that the woofer is contributing very little in the lower mids. The upper satellites are ported to provide a bit of lift in the upper bass/low mids.The ... | |
| CD getting as good as LPs - recommendations Yes, remasters continue to shine. I accidentally bought TWO sets of La Boheme recently, and am surprised to find that the 1969 budget set with Pavarotti on Opera D'Oro is preferable to the 2000 set with Bocelli on Decca!As well I'm a fan of the LS... |