therandyman

Responses from therandyman

Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection?
I am not schooled in electronics. I have used a Cambridge DacMagic 200M into a McIntosh MHA200 tube headphone amp using balanced XLR connectors. The Chord Mojo 2, unlike the DacMagic, only has a headphone jack for output. I inquired of Chord wheth... 
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
I have Audio Quest and Silver Streak cables and connectors, with which I am happy.  Once I am happy with the sound, I keep what is working.  Why run the risk of degrading what you are liking?  Especially when, at 70, I am dealing with high frequen... 
Ps audio aspen FR 30 Loudspeakers
Well, as a newbie I would like to thank PS Audio.  Paul McGowan has helped me greatly through his books “Audiophile’s Guide, The Stereo, Unlock the Secrets to Great Sound,” and his autobiography, “99% True, Almost a Best Seller.”  I have also enjo...