williewonka

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A little help with a source
I recently purchased the Blusound Node 2.It simplified my setup...- gone is the imac- gone is the Dac- gone is the USB/SPDIF converter- gone are all the associated cables and power suppliesThe Blusound also - sounds better than my previous setup, ... 
Bob Burwen imparts his knowledge
cdwallace3 - OK now I see where YOU are going with this. I assume you would use an SPL meter to determine output levels at the various frequency ranges. I agree though that a "methodize’d approach" as you describe, should get you a pretty flat re... 
Bob Burwen imparts his knowledge
clearthink... " Coloration is a deviation from a desired response. " I would go even further... " Coloration is a deviation from what was recorded." So how does one know exactly what the original track "should" sound like - since the sound engi... 
Bob Burwen imparts his knowledge
Cdwallace3,...Equalization is used to tailor signal colorationMy understanding of equalizers - they allow you to  augment or boost one or more of  a defined set of frequency ranges. Whereas coloration can be a far more complex and intricate scenar... 
Bob Burwen imparts his knowledge
Did anyone understand what he meant by "Frequency Response"?Is it simply having a FR from 20-20k? (or greater)Or does it also include the the actual "shape" of the waveform? Which I consider another aspect of frequency "response"What do I mean? - ... 
Adventures in Table Shopping
Wolf - I think everyone has experienced this type of service - it seems to be the norm rather than the exceptionIf you know the owner, then take them aside and let them know - they seldom want to employ people with this type of attitude.If they do... 
I could use some help with a "mystery" humm
Even though the  MEN has been "checked out",  when it is connected via XLR it presents problemsPerhaps you could verify it's OK by doing the following using a digital multi meter- disconnect the MEN from the system - power it up- for each XLR inpu... 
I could use some help with a "mystery" humm
crazyeddie - I prefer to use ground on the mains outlet, but If there is a differential between the mains outlet ground pin and the water line - you have a more serious mains problem that should be rectified. 
I could use some help with a "mystery" humm
Crazyeddie - A few years back I experienced a hum when I connected a component that utilized a two pin plug.When used with my amp, which which had a three pin plug, a loud hum was present.I disconnected the component and powered it up without conn... 
Streaming Tidal through Bluesound Node 2 vs Oppo 105D
Since the Yggy is $2300 - it really should sound better.Comparing it to something in a similar "snack bracket" - I found my Schiit Bifrost, with the 4490 upgrade, was not as good as the Node 2, which provided much better imaging and reproduction o... 
Cartridge Dilema For New Turntable
If you are concerned that you may not be "getting the most" out of the turntable you can always have the 103's stylus/cantilever replaced.Soundsmith does a great job and offers different high performance stylus profiles that will perform up to the... 
Please assure me I'm not going to burn my house down.
Todd WRT... @williewonka I was using them with a dared mc 7p pre and a class D crown xls1500.  Did you happen to observe any drop in operating  temperature of the crown xls1500 whilst using the Helix power cables?My solid state source component... 
Please assure me I'm not going to burn my house down.
Todd - thanks for the feedback :-)It’s always good to get feedback about what components they work well with.I found their benefits were more noticeable on the components with "less robust" power supplies - such as source components. By contrast, ... 
Please assure me I'm not going to burn my house down.
Todd - I buy the Mil-Spec wire form my power cables from Take Five Audio...https://www.takefiveaudio.com/categories/100-deep-cryo-treated-cablewireEmail Take Five to ensure the insulation is up to codeHere's the design for my power cables...http:/... 
Is a low output MC superior in sound quality to a high output MC??
Sunnyjim - not sure if you are aware of the features of the 110 - it has three groups of jumpers - from the 110 manual... There are three (3) types of input adjustments available on the MOON 110LP Phono Pre-amplifier allowing you to configure it ...