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| Help me solve static electricity problem Just a quick update. I've not encountered a static charge since moving several of my cables and using dryer sheets on my hands before touching components...but it's still early days. I plan on checking out a humidifier, as well as a grounding mat ... | |
| Help me solve static electricity problem Rwwear, Timrhu and Al,Thanks *so* much for all the very practical and helpful suggestions. I'll post later this week to let people know how it goes. I really appreciate the tips! | |
| Help me solve static electricity problem Thanks for all the responses. I'll pass on the rubber suit and naked listening...even *my* wife isnt't that patient. LOL.I'm using two separate 20-amp lines and Shunyata power conditioners on each line. The Classe runs through a Guardian and the r... | |
| 20 amp cable for Shunyata hydra 8 I have had several hyrda's 2/4/6/8 and every single one of them has benefited dramatically from an upgrade of the input cable. I've tried PS audio cables (statement line and Wave) and while they are quite good, they simply don't compare to the Shu... | |
| Shunyatas New CX series Gbmcleod, While I haven't done any a/b comparisions while focusing on percussion, I have noticed that "rim shots" and "skin attack" on drum kits can be very pronounced probably due to the cx's abilitity to bring out detailed microdynamics...which ... | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design Njedi,I think your analysis of the preamp issue is dead on and makes perfect sense. There's no doubt that tubes are a "flavor" and the key is HOW a volume output control on DACs is designed. I've heard that using MSB's proprietary digital interfac... | |
| Shunyatas New CX series Sherod,Couldn't have said it better! | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design I'm using the conrad-johnson CT5 right now after the VTL 5.5...tubes are amazing but some people are doing amazing things in solid state. | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design Audiofun,I should add that an amp of your own design puts something in the equation that I know utterly nothing about. If you're talented enough to create your own amp, I'm sure it sounds fantastic as you have it set up. | |
| Shunyatas New CX series I think the ground is shifting on this topic..I've noticed a number of blogs by fairly respected hobbyists are concluding that power cords make a far more dramatic difference than interconnects in a high resolution system and that they can make as... | |
| Shunyatas New CX series I agree! There is a three-dimensionality that is downright spooky. | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design My bidat is the super/plus version and I agree that the DAC is NOT prone to etch compared to other DACS...it's a relative term. Bear in mind that, at the time, I owned Thiel 3.6 speakers, which are, themselves, prone to over articulation. However,... | |
| What's a good power cord for conrad-johnson CT5? I appreciate all of the responses! They're all instructive and helpful. My experience is that the effectiveness of power cords is very system dependent. That said, I think various pc manufacturers have a "house sound" whether they want to admit it... | |
| Shunyatas New CX series Sherod,I put the CX on a hyper-break in course and burnt my conrad johnson in further. It's a perfect fit now. You're right about the soundstage! | |
| What's a good power cord for conrad-johnson CT5? Richard, I've never tried either of these cords but reviews indicate they're quite good. I'll start looking for some to audition. The Thiels are demanding but really reward good component selection. |