tomrk
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| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @thyname "or get an engineering degree" Already done. "It’s a bit of stretch to say all USB hubs are already galvanically isolated" I didn't say all, But no doubt some manufacturers will put their name on an average USB hub, put a nicer case... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @thyname It's interesting he mentions "galvanically isolated" for DAC's to "clean up and isolate noise", since doing so introduces a transformer or capacitor in the USB chain, which can change the phase of the signal. But it hardly matters bec... | |
| The best speaker cables you’ve had GearIT, includes banana jacks on both ends. | |
| Warmer class D amps for magnepan? Based on the Magnepan 3.6R’s that I have, class D sounds fine. I have the NAD M33 which makes about 380WPC into 4 ohms (also will do over 600WPC peak). So yes, the bigger panels need some juice to make them rock. After hours of listening, they sti... | |
| Demise of bass quality in Main speakers One of Fender's most popular bass cabinets in the 1970's when I played regularly had two 10" drivers which produced plenty of bass. Now I get the argument that this would not be a direct comparison to high-fidelity speakers, and in particular th... | |
| Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods? Last fall I went to the audio show in suburban DC, and I enjoy it (although pointing out to my friend who accompanied that audio is an old man’s game). I went into the many hotel rooms where speaker vendors were demonstrating their wares. A lot o... | |
| Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design! ...or too much ear wax.... | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? @mitch2 Could another reason be that the constant barrage of review press, forum threads by enthusiastic owners, manufacturer marketing releases, new tweaks, and "breakthrough" innovations has conditioned many audio enthusiasts to continually loo... | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? If only manufacturers had the capital to build products that impress and then create a tiredness and then loathing enough to dump perfectly good equipment.... Most of these companies are so tiny and sales so low, they won't even be around in 5 ye... | |
| Is a home theater even worth it or doable? It's pretty cheap and easy to add rear speakers to that mix and a nice subwoofer for those action movies. It's pretty trivial to get set up. You buy an inexpensive surround sound receiver from Costco, buy your front and rear speakers, and a sub... | |
| Magnepan Upgrades, Silver and New Crossovers! @ronboco I didn't take it that way at all. I bought my Magnepans used in perfect shape for a fraction of what you see them typically sell for used, so it's not like I have some allegiance to the brand. I think they're cool, but I don't think th... | |
| Magnepan Upgrades, Silver and New Crossovers! @ronboco The story seems "interesting". The Magnepan (I own the 3.6R’s) sound great out of the box, people have claimed rebuilding the crossover with better quality parts, adding stiffness to the frame help the sound, but I rather doubt it; and r... | |
| Law Of Diminishing Returns? It's true in any category of goods & services. The 80/20 rule definitely applies here. 80% of the improvement comes with the first 20% spent. | |
| Fee for home audition "He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try." A whole hour? That’s funny. | |
| What are some good things to do when going to an audition "I always operated assuming the price tag is the price I pay." If you're ready to buy, it's silly not to ask if they can do better, especially if it's a demo model or a trade-in. They usually will find a way to make the sale if they know you'... |