twl
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| Does equipment get old? Yes, it does. There is a difference between "working" and "sounding like it did when it was new". Generally the passive components like capacitors will age and change value over time. This is why alot of people who buy older equipment have it "re-... | |
| Are silver coated cables a bunch of hype? Since silver is a better conductor than copper, the silver plating causes any frequencies on the "skin" of the wire to travel better and faster than the frequencies in the "core" of the wire. Since it is well known that the "skin effect" is a resu... | |
| Speaker Cable directionality: reversable?? Okay, I'll take a stab at it. If the wire is drawn thru the die in such a way as to align the molecules so that electicity flows better in one direction than the other, as Bob B. so eloquently point out, then it has a "phasing" orientation, just l... | |
| neutrality vs. realism Perhaps it would be instructional for us to look at Buckminster Fuller's theories and constructs which stem from his foundational principals of the inherent "duality" of nature. He has derived an entire "science" which revolves around the basic as... | |
| Wireless In Ceiling Speakers? There is no such thing as a wireless speaker, whether it is in the ceiling or on the floor. They may not have a speaker wire, but they have to be plugged into a wall outlet. This is because "wireless speakers" have their own amplifiers, and could ... | |
| Looks like I'm trying the Hagerman Trumpet. Avivey, I believe that money is better spent at the front end of a system than the speaker end, so I am not surprised at your reaction to a great improvement in your phono section. This was a good place to spend some money. However, once you have ... | |
| What is the sweetest sounding tube amp. There's a Korneff 45 amp on the classifieds right now that would kick butt on those Edgarhorns. And it's in your price range too. If that ain't sweet enough for you, then I can't think of anything that would do it. Maybe a Wavelength 45 or a FI 2A... | |
| Why is the standard tonearm cable not good enough? Just like anything else, there are pros and cons about things. Ideally the phono cable should have no connections from the headshell all the way to the phono preamp. However, this limits you to either the factory cable or one that is a continuous ... | |
| Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? Been into it since about 1970 and I definitely have the best system now, that I've ever had. Things have gotten better over the years for sure.I think right now is the best time I've ever had in audio, partly because of what I've said above. I thi... | |
| neutrality vs. realism If I may weigh-in here, I have the notion, that a good part of the reason for the measurement aspect of stereo gear is the fact that all components are designed to be interchangeable. Mix and match, if you will. Since the other gear that may be us... | |
| Review: Blue Circle Audio Music Pumps Amplifier Well, Sugarbrie, I applaud your efforts in reviewing this product. It is interesting to know that someone even has this product.While I realize that tastes vary, I find this particular product to be an exercise that goes beyond outlandish, into hu... | |
| Am I nuts or what? After all too many comparisons like that, I sold my digital player and all my CD's. I have no further interest in digital. | |
| Newbie Question: VTA and Rega P25/RB600 It sounds like a VTA issue to me. Lower the pivot end of the arm, slightly. If it is already as low as it can go, then cut a piece of cardboard(non-corrugated) that is about the thickness of a matchbook cover, in the shape of your platter. Put it ... | |
| What is the sweetest sounding tube amp. Alot depends on the speakers you need to drive. In my opinion, a SET amp using Type 45 triodes is the sweetest sounding setup of all, but it only has about 2 watts per channel. As a generality, a single-ended amp will be "sweeter" than a push-pull... | |
| very disappointed about my system setup Pbb, if you get a chance, listen to the Naim phono sections in their preamps. They are just about overload proof regarding ticks and pops. I used to use them, and found them excellent for reducing noise, and they have good sound quality too. I use... |