williewonka
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| Schitt Bifrost VS PS Audio Digital Link 3 The problem I found with the Bifrost is the USB interface - even the latest version of its USB interface, which I applied via their upgrade program and which is now standard equipment on all new Bifrost’s, paled in comparison to the USB Interface ... | |
| Do i need a CD player, or can I use Mc Book? Once network (Ethernet, WiFi, Async USB) is used payback program does not make any difference (unless it is making additional processing - like oversampling). It is because data and not the music is sent (no timing) while timing is recreated on t... | |
| Do i need a CD player, or can I use Mc Book? sfar has spoken some very wise words.After several reloads of my entire library I decided to to upgrade to a NAS drive thar supports dual drives in a mirrored RAID configuration.This approach guarantees that both drives carry a copy of my library ... | |
| Dedicated Line Advise Minorl - my only preference for keeping the gear on the same phase is for safety only.In the event of some very rare condition(s) occurring in audio components, having the components split between two phases could result in (and I stress very rare... | |
| Can changing speaker cables often require adjusting speaker placement? Sunnyjim - Yes - I’ve experienced changing speaker cables several times and each time it required repositioning speakers for optimum SQ.For example: - if the cables result in significantly more bass you may need to adjust the toe-in or the distanc... | |
| Best banana plugs 2016 Take a look at Furez - they have different cable sizes and two flavours - set screw mount and crimped...http://www.douglasconnection.com/Furez-TSTSB40Ag-Silver-Plated-Copper-Banana-Plug-Connectors-Pair-FZ...I’ve tried the Silver plated set screw m... | |
| Dedicated Line Advise Lowrider - since you will be juggleing swtches - I believe the best place for the two phase switches will be closest to the end of the panel where the incoming wire connects to it - that way any noise will dissipate back to the supplyThe audio swi... | |
| DIY AC Cable advice 1. They would be #8 or #10 - 10 gauge spades2. There are a number of electronics retailers online - like this onehttps://www.grainger.com/product/3M-12-to-10-AWG-Standard-Fork-WP5825290/_/N-qe7?EndecaKeyword=spade...I have not tried this company b... | |
| DIY AC Cable advice Dvavc - Based on cunductivity, silver being the best, I did not bother trying anything else.Other metals may be harder and more durable, but I consider conductivity to be the most important asset of any metal used in audio applications.Having remo... | |
| Dedicated Line Advise Lowrider - in your depiction of your panel - for two lines on the same phase....You would have one switch on 19 and the other on 20 - which would be PHASE BAlternatively, you could have the switches placed at locations 17 and 18 - which would be o... | |
| Treating Floor in New Construction - Reducing Footfall and Vibration Dweller with a 30x30 room the listening position might have been located in a "NULL zone" - was the poor bass performance the same all over the room.Without any acoustic treatments you should get hotspots and cold spots for bassAlso - I have found... | |
| Treating Floor in New Construction - Reducing Footfall and Vibration Stickman - One thing that I know for sure will stiffen a floor is to use good quality ply wood, glued directly to the joists.The houses in our development were built with that cheapo board made from large flakes of wood. When I upgraded my kitchen... | |
| Internal Power Surges and Dedicated Circuits I consider any type of conditioning as a last resort that depends on the state of the power supply.If the supply is good you’d be much better off spending that money on good power cables.If the supply has a lot of problems, then it’s definitely wo... | |
| Internal Power Surges and Dedicated Circuits Kenny - just been reading a little about modern appliances and found out that if an appliance has any kind of digital controller in them, the motors are probably "supressed" to avoid blowing the control circuitIn which case there is no need to add... | |
| Internal Power Surges and Dedicated Circuits Kenny - I would suggest a trip to an Electrical Supply Store, (NOT Home Depot) since they will have products that can probably fit into the distribution panel you currently havePersonally I have not found a need for such devices.A company called ... |