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Terminating Cables
@mancub1 - the KLE Innovations Banana plugs Lak refers to should be soldered. I use WBT 4% silver solder.They are not really designed to be crimped. But in this case it would appear that the solder does not really impact the improvement in sound q... 
Diy interconnects RCA connectors.
@dayemo - the copper harmony are better than most other brands, but for the very best results the Silver, Pure and Absolute Harmony plugs really performs.Since you appear to be into DIY please see the following linkhttp://image99.net/blog/files/ca... 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
@lastninja - in response to your postng of the Aurealis Audio web content above.Please checkout the KLE Innovations site and read the Brochure and Technical Paperhttps://kleinnovations.com/kle-innovations-klei-products/klei-harmony-plug/I think yo... 
Diy interconnects RCA connectors.
@lastninja - in response to your postng of the Aurealis Audio web content above.Please checkout the KLE Innovations site and read the Brochure and Technical Paperhttps://kleinnovations.com/kle-innovations-klei-products/klei-harmony-plug/I think yo... 
Tannoy Prestige Turnberry GR Limited Edition or ProAc D 30 R o RS
@misanthrope - It really depends on your ears.I have heard the Tannoys in a more confined space than above and they still sound great, but they may take some adjusting to get them to sound their very best. The Exposure is a good match - a relative... 
Tannoy Prestige Turnberry GR Limited Edition or ProAc D 30 R o RS
@misanthrope - which of these speakers can depend on which amp you replace the Exposure with - Solid State or TubeBoth speakers are personal favorites of mine, but...If you were to chose a tube amp I would probably suggest the Tannoys over the Pro... 
Need some Speakers with sensitivity >90db
Thanks gents - very much appreciated.I've listened to the Ref.3A Veena a lot and they are very nice. The DeCappo's might be an option also.As for the other - I'm going to investigateKeep the suggestions coming - thanks 
Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!!
@lak - I’m always glad to hear when something this simple makes such a noticeable improvement for others. It’s not guaranteed for all systems - I’ve had varied feedback from others. But it is such a simple change. You would think all cable compani... 
Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning
One question - how long do you leave the album in the cleaner?Thanks 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
@marktrav - I think you will be pretty happy with the Van den Hul cables - they have been a long time favorite of mine. They are a definite step up from the two cables you used to conduct your comparison.Another cable that I have not tried, but I ... 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
@marktrav - exactly what is your goal?1. to get the best performing cable? - in that case try cables from KLEI2. to prove there is little if no difference between XLR and RCA?- you have done that with your test, so stick with the cable you felt pe... 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
@marktrav - personally I’ve compared a nice XLR’s and a nice single ended cable with RCA’s, on a very nice Ayre based system - the Single ended proved to provide better sound quality across the board.The XLR’s were Kimber Kable Silver Streak.The S... 
Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!!
@lak - I remember - here’s the text that I posted... QUESTION: Have you ever tried using the 16 gauge for the signal on both LF and HF leads and then use the thicker 10 gauge as the neutral conductors of HF and LF leads.The heavier gauge neutral w... 
Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning
Phil - Thanks for this post - finally a cleaning system that looks like it's a winer!I've looked at the brush/fluid/vacuum varieties and read countless reviews and still could not decide.After seeing this video - I was sold!http://www.soundmatters... 
Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!!
@grannyring  and @lak  - RE: making jumpersDuring the development of my helix speaker cables I found that if I made  the neutral conductor twice the gauge of the signal conductor it improved on sound quality.I see from the images of their jumpers ...