williewonka
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| Intermittent electrical noise in system What kind pof noise, hum, high pitched whine, something else.What components do you have? | |
| WiFi System Upgrades I had a very similar setup to start with and upgraded the DAC Magic to a Schiit Bifrost.The difference was amazing.Still got the Bifrost, but also use a v-Link192 with spdif to into the Bifrost. Much better than using the Bifrost usb port.Perhaps... | |
| proac d25 vs totem Mani 2 To my ears Totem's are a little more clinical compared to the Pro Ac.But that could just be my ears 😊 | |
| $2000 turntable system You may already be aware of ...http://www.thetubestore.com/.They will match your tubesSee http://www.thetubestore.com/Matched-Sections-ServiceI used to purchase all my tubes from them and they were pretty quick on the delivery and reasonable price... | |
| $2000 turntable system Leo - if you can spring for it - look at the VPI ScoutIt's probably the last TT you'll buy and no tweaks are necessary and it's probably VPI's "best bang for the buck" product There is a Scout Junior, but I do not know anything about themThat's a... | |
| $2000 turntable system Leo - if you are going with the PL3, some of the most effective (and required) upgrades you can make are...- a metal SUB PLATTER and ceramic bearing - several to choose from- Acrylic Platter - there are many to choose from - get the heaviest - Mic... | |
| upgrade advice sadiehazel - thanks for the heads up on the Bluesound/Gungnir.I've been pondering a Bluesound Node 2 purchase and was wondering what it might sound like when coupled with my Bifrost into my 2 channel system..Your comments have tipped the scale on ... | |
| Pangea AC outlets Give the Pass and Seymour MRI grade with Cryo treatment from Take Five Audio a try.They clamp like a vice and put many high priced outlets to shameI use them in the wall outlets and in my power distribution boxRegards... | |
| upgrade advice I tried the H160 with my Bifrost and the Bifrost provided superior sound to the onboard DACGranted, It is tricked out with good cables and a V-link192 to handle the USB interface.I was very surprised by how much difference the Bifrost made, given... | |
| Anybody here terminate DH Labs BL-1 cable? Oops - that should have been...- the Vlink192 has a split USB cable - one side power one side signal with a stable external power supply and a Helix MK V Digital SPDIF into the BifrostSorry about that :-) | |
| Anybody here terminate DH Labs BL-1 cable? Todd - if you follow the parts identified on the site I think(hope) you will be pleasantly surprised - but allow the prescribed burn-in. The power cables aren't too bad at 60-80 hours, but the IC's take 300-400 hours before they sound their best -... | |
| Anybody here terminate DH Labs BL-1 cable? Based on your experience, do you think that would be worthwhile with the BL-1? Re Let's put it this way - the Copper Harmony will allow the BL-1 to perform to it's fullest potential.They are also the easiest RCA's I've ever had to connect to a ... | |
| Anybody here terminate DH Labs BL-1 cable? itsikhefez - re: the mains connectors - I've tried a few of those as well and the Silver plated copper connectors from Sonar Quest provided exceptional performance. The silver plating is quite thick and I am yet to see the copper after many conn... | |
| Anybody here terminate DH Labs BL-1 cable? itsikhefez - Really? - using the BL-1 with the Furutech FP126 was one of my earlier cables also (LOL)The first RCA I used that was not of the "normal design" was the original Eichmann Silver bullet, which I added to a pair of Stager Silver Solids... | |
| Anybody here terminate DH Labs BL-1 cable? FYI - the prices/costs mentioned above are what the parts will cost you to DIYI do not build cables for other people - it’s strictly DIYApologies for any confusion |