tantejuut
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| Balanced Interconnect Recommendations Instead of a theoretical debate about the pro’s & con’s of XLR vs RCA (AES48, pin 1 problems, were the f&*^*k to connect the shield, differential circuit design etc... bla bla bla), I would stick to the topic. Sometimes it looks like audio... | |
| Vivid Audio alternatives Estelon (YB) could be an option. Same drivers (Accuton). The looks are also pretty. High WAF. | |
| Are manufacturer AC cables good enough? I think manufacturers cables are sufficient enough to get the job done. Maybe it is cutting costs, or they have intentional designed their equipment to work well with bulk cable. But getting the last bit of performance is for happy tweakers someth... | |
| Ehernet cable question in streaming systems Digital music? It is a transport of tiny analog square waves that receivers interpret as 0 and 1. Good cable practicing also apply here. Noise and leakage currents can travel on the line. Some cables preserve the bitstream better on the way to the... | |
| Ehernet cable question in streaming systems Supra cat8 is a very good and affordable ethernet cable for upgrading your wiring. | |
| Gaining listening experience without spending money It is all about referencing the sound from your music/system to something else. Listen to systems at audio showsListen to systems at your dealerBuy equipment from the second hand market. Sell them if you don't like the sound. Read the magazines an... | |
| Best audiophile file converter? dbPoweramp on windows is my goto converter. | |
| Help on diy cable construction https://viborgretail.aliexpress.com/store/4426092For an impression and pricing info. | |
| XLR connectors Xshadow and EIZZ connectors are very good. Furutech and ETI XLR are also among the best today. | |
| Help on diy cable construction What a disrespectful comment (as usual) Miller. A normal question doesn’t deserve such quasi ironic vitriol. Techflex and some nice looking connectors (banana, spades and power) from Viborg (ebay or audiophonics) won’t break the bank. | |
| Best speaker cables for under 500$ (Euros) My tips for a 500 euro set:- Tellurium Q Black II- Kimber 12 TC- Nordost Purple Flare- Harmonic Tech Recta C11- Townshend IsoldaAnd watch the second hand market (hifishark), because a lot of rich audiophiles swap cables often. | |
| 10 Audio Cable Myths and Facts The facts are the best part from the "truth". The myths are incorrect from my point of view. We just need a better understanding of the subtle effects of directivity, break in, cryogenic treatment, static interference and microphonics. | |
| Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under Aequo Audio Stilla, Gauder DARC 40, Piega coax 511, Manger P2. Avantgarde Zero, Naim Ovator S600. All have a very different sound signature. | |
| Axe to grind know it alls The problem with nerds like us, is that they all think they are mister or misses know it all and the rest is talking pure nonsense. Even if they can agree for 95% of the previous poster. People need to grow up and accept that other people can be k... | |
| What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have? Music production, cooking, badminton, table tennis, gardening. |