tom6897
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| Bad Tube? Which one? Always a good idea to keep some spares on hand for these types of investigations. | |
| Is my room 11 x 14, or 11 x 20? I think it depends on what sound pressure level you want to listen at. The speakers are loading the entire space with sound waves unlike a room with a door that has a specific size and volume.(LxWxH). The distance you sit from the speakers also pl... | |
| Habeth SHL5 tweeter and supertweeter models Is that a censorable offense? | |
| How to "break-in" new speakers?? Play your favorite music and just enjoy the process.It may take several days for them to loosen up especially the woofer which I would run at 95db or better if possible with some great bass inclusive music. Throw a few blankets over them if you ha... | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? With the introduction of asynchronous usb DACs I thought the computer interface and software would be less important. As long as all the 0's and 1's are delivered with or without jitter and power supply differences etc. I thought the newer DACS "R... | |
| Do not buy any Sonus Faber used If you read it on the internet it must be true. No? | |
| If I can afford one good cable, which component? Follow the musics signal>>Source>Pre>Amp>Speaker. If you have not addressed power from the wall and conditioning, you could also start there.>>Outlet>Power Cable>Conditioner or Regenerator> Power Cable to Source etc. | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? Here is the DCS link.>http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/page/assets/dCS_Guide_to_Computer_Audio.pdf | |
| Just received The Complete Elvis Presley Masters 'ELVIS'... is back in the building!!!!Congratulations on your find:>) | |
| Can the copy sound better than the original? I was very lucky to buy a closeout of Dysan brand CD-R 700 "Black Writable Audio Compact discs a few years ago. I bought 5 20 pack cases. They are excellent. They are completely black even the area around the center hole. I have archived by best d... | |
| Best Classical to "broaden" listening arena? Go to Amazon or other music sites and sample their music. The sites also will suggest similar works and what other people liked as well. It is free and you will get to hear 30 second clips to wet your whistle. (check out Frederick Fennell conducts... | |
| Speaker Upgrade I am a big fan of Dynaudio as well Contour S1.4 and S5.4. Their complete line up is very very good and will integrate well with each other. The also make a sub that will compliment the lowest bass for home theater and large scale works. A great pa... | |
| Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig Never buy a piece of audio equipment from ACME! | |
| Review: Verastarr Audio Grand Illusion Power cord I have been using two of the Verastarr Grand Illusion P.C.s in my system as well. One from the wall to a Shunyata conditioner and one to the pre amp. I wholeheartedly echo Teajays' comments. Purchased Feb 2011. | |
| Best product/way to clean CD laser lens? I have been using the Maxell CD Lens Cleaner for 12 years. I have two of them. One for the main system (listening only)and one for my CD burner. Never had a problem. I also use compressed air every other month on the equipment. |