williewonka
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| #8 AWG spade connectors?? Google FUREZ.High quality all copper or silver plated copper crimp or set screw terminalsRegards | |
| Is it all worth it? Yup :-))))Can't believe that was 16 years ago :-(Time flies when you're listening to music ;-) | |
| Is it all worth it? When we turned the century, I had a party and ended up shredding the foam surrounds on an aging pair of Magnat Ribbon 5's.So I refoamed the mid and bass drivers. Like you I thought they sounded pretty good.Then I had the crossovers re-capped - if... | |
| Your jaw dropping cables If you are into DIY - give these a try....Power Cables... http://www.image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.htmlInterconnects...http://www.image99.net/blog/files/4127b5fe2694586e383104364360373b-74.htmlThey are outstanding - bu... | |
| Complete rewiring of SME IV - opinions I had the Cardas Upgrade completed to my RB250 and it improved things significantly over the standard Rega offering.I now have an Audiomods Arm, which I believe uses the same Cardas one piece loom also.The one other upgrade I have made to the loom... | |
| Upgrading power cables Treadman, the range of improvement that cab be achieved is quite varied in different ways...Very modestly priced components, like my Schiit Bifrost DAC, achieved a significantly higher level of performance with good power and interconnects nectcab... | |
| What is the perferred material for a TT shelf? My TT and sits on a 3/8" thick piece of granite. The granite sits on a 3/4" thick MDF shelf. Between them is a 1/10" layer of foam - i.e. the type with holes that you put under a rug to stop it slipping.- this kills all vibrations in both the MDF ... | |
| Do you rely on RAID as your NAS backup? One other strike against RAID - you need to use "server grade" drives which are more expensive - the more affordable drives on the market will fail much quicker in a RAID configured NAS drive.The company that I’ve purchased all my computers from o... | |
| Where R U????? Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaI’m very fortunate to have around 6 Audiophile stores within a 30 minute drive - a couple are extremely high end and a real treat for my ears.Needless to say - I get out often :-)Cheers | |
| Debating separate power supply or Take a look at these links - they explain some of the basics pertaining to power related issueshttp://image99.net/blog/files/d0a1214beb039672ed95ed07cabf69dd-22.htmlhttp://image99.net/blog/files/af7344cfd857b845519b34ad829c12d0-3.htmlBut the abrid... | |
| Learning the hard way about AC power solutions Kenny - A number of years ago, so a different system back then, I heard subtle but definite improvements when I inserted my new PS Audio Power Plant Premier regeneratorExactly how many years ago would that have been ?Electrolytic capacitors will d... | |
| Looking for a power cable upgrade DIY you say? - try these...http://www.image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.htmlI use them throughout my system and they are the best I’ve used to dateBut give them around 300 hours burn-in - they also take a dip in performanc... | |
| What's your biggest surprise in hifi? 1. How much money some people are prepared to spend on components/cables/etc... - in the pursuit of "audio nirvana"2. How much related knowledge some people have acquired about this obsession - thanks Almarg! - just one of many on Agon.3. the fre... | |
| Imaging and system stand placement Audiotomb....your friends concert - he might consider dry walling that areaand if he needs external soundproofing double it up with an air gapHe's now looking at a second layer of drywall with Green Glue between them on the wall - but the ceiling ... | |
| Conversion to DSD: Does It Eliminate Digital Glare? Mahler123 - I've just completed about two years of auditioning different cables, more recently implementing acoustic treatments and lastly, the final repositioning of my speakers.During that time I have experienced what I refer to as "glare" at va... |