williewonka

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Solid core OFC vs stranded OCC copper
@sasho - I have no experience with the Neotech NES 3002 2 x 9 AWG speaker cable cable. While it may well be a very good cable i.e. compared to other brands on the market, it’s touted benefits are proabably due in large part to the UP-OCC copper u... 
Really expensive systems that sounded great?
@kenjit re: They have horrible measurements look at all those peaks and dips. you couldn’t get any more ragged. And yet in that same article the reviewer states... Summing up, the in-room response was wide and remarkably uniform in balance,... 
Really expensive systems that sounded great?
Best system I’ve heard to date... Avangarde Speakers Audio Research amps But then - I do like a very fast dynamic presentation together with exceptional imaging. Some people find horns too analytical, but the Avangarde’s were just the right... 
Phono Cable and interconnect compatibility...?
@larseand  - Take a look at Zavfino cables, they entry level cables are reasonably priced and are very well made. Interconnects, Turntables, audiophile, hi-end (zavfinousa.com) Regards - Steve  
Solid core OFC vs stranded OCC copper
@sasho - if each strand is insulated - the problem with running parallel strands of wire is that you increase the capacitance of the finished cable - much like Kimber Kables products, which have a relatively high capacitance compared to many other... 
Solid core OFC vs stranded OCC copper
@blue_collar_audio_guy - after many years of building my own cables, plus conferring with other audiophiles all over the globe that also tried many different configurations of wire types, Generally, a solid wire provides exceptional clarity a... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@lemonhaze - RE: I am about to order some Teflon tubing and have the choice of 0.5mm or 1.0 mm wall thickness. Is one better for the purpose than the other? I’m pretty confident that there would be little to no difference between the tubes, b... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@lemonhaze - I'm yet to hear of anyone using the Helx geometry with BNC connectors, so I am unable to recommend that type of connector. Here's a few from Parts Connexion... Search Results for: bnc (partsconnexion.com) Hope that helps  
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@lemonhaze - WRT Are these intended for analogue or digital duties? The really nice thing about the Helix design with the Harmony RCA plugs, is that they can be used for either duty, without reservation. You also do not need to worry about th... 
Best Power Cable Component Hierarchy
@jeffreyw as some have pointed out it can be component dependent power conditioners and amps tend to have a beefy power supply so they need a very good power cable made from UP-OCC copper wire source components requires less power, so the gaug... 
Looking for some turntable/tonearm/cartridge guidance
@coreyt - take a look at audiomods arms - thay are extremely well made and performance is excellent - probably the last arm you will ever buy www.audiomods.co.uk I’ve had my Series III since 2007 and it still amazes me, but the newer audiomods a... 
has anyone tried chinese cables?
@lloydc - I've tried Viborg products and found them to be pretty good - I've tried their Power Plugs/IEC's and they were well made from silver plated copper. But I do prefer the Sonarquest (also form china) Power Plugs/IEC's, Their IEC's grip like... 
has anyone tried chinese cables?
@lloydc - having been involved in DIY cable construction over the past 10 years, here are some basic things I have found makes a signficant difference Cable Geometry i.e. how the wires are positioned within the cable e.g. Braiding is an ex... 
Maintaining a "Balanced" System Design?
@thr1961 - having been involved in DIY cable construction over the past 10 year here are some basic things I have found makes a signficant difference Cable Geometry i.e. how the wires are positioned within the cable e.g. Braiding is an ex... 
Integrated amp temperature
@audiosens - I once had a Luxman L530 class a/b amp. It’s running temperature was HOT (enoug cook and egg on it). So I turned it off after use EVERY TIME even then it burned through the oil filled heat sink - very messy - and expensive My NAI...